I went on a walking Tour through the City of London. The guide was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about history.
He also pointed out places where films like James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, 4 weddings and a funeral etc have been recorded.
It was a fabulous and very interesting walk. I have lived here for more than 25 years but everything I saw and heard was new to me even though I had explored London many times. There are hidden gems we don’t know.
Here are some impressions.
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This house is not allowed to be changed (in height) as the tree behind it is famous through a poem from the English Poet William Wordsworth– with the title Poor Susan, apparently one of his worst poems. It is a lovely tree though!
Because the River Thames – the water supply – was so dirty and the water could not be drunk, people went to drink Gin and other alcohol. Too many drunk people were hard to control so the city built “water stations” to get clean water.
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We went through the “Shopping Centre” of Middle Ages in the City, which has been destroyed in the great fire. All new buildings stand tall now but the street names remained.
You could buy Milk in Milk Street, Oats in Oat Lane, Wood in Wood Street, Bread in Bread Street, what could you buy in Love Lane, I wonder???
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We walked through Postmans Park and saw a Memorial Wall for heroes who saved people but lost their own lives doing so. Here are some examples:
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It was such an interesting walk I wanted to share my day with you and show you my beloved London!
If any of you, my friends, visit London/UK, let me know.
I love to show you round, there are lovely coffee shops too! 🙂
Have an awesome day!
Good morning Ute.))
What was got rid you already missing because I so long here haven’t seen you at me were you about sick or warste on vacation?
I much interessantesgepostet again it will see everything.Wish you a beautiful Saturday and Andrea sends vele hugs from me to you
Andrea, I love your Denglish 🙂 Ich war bei meiner Schwester bei Muenchen und hatte eine Woche Urlaub dort. Ich werde nun noch fuer einige Tage zu meiner Mutter gehen, doch ich nehme mein laptop mit. Zwischendrin ist es auch mal gut eine Pause einzulegen. Ich hatte eine erholsame Zeit und viel Spass. Hoffe Du hast einen schoenen Sommer…..
Many hugs to you ♥
Den hatte ich……komme doch mal wieder vorbei nach deiner PAUSE….gelle vermiss dich schon…hab einen schönen SonnTAG….HERZlichst ANDREA:))
Many hugs to you
Love your London images, Ute. It’s a marvellous city, isn’t it? The street names are so charming. Have lots of fun. 🙂 xx
Thank you very much, I love my London! 🙂
I love reading your posts! This one was especially interesting because I’m visiting London for the first time in about a week, very excited 🙂
Fantastic, you will love London, it is so versatile, old and new and so bustling with lots of different people. I wish you a great time in London, Enjoy it to the full! Thank you for visiting and commenting here. 🙂
I love London but rarely visit. This was really interesting.
Thank you very much Elaine, you are not that far away and should visit some time again. Thank you for your lovely comment!
What an awesome tour. I would love to do that. Are the water stations still working today?
Thank you so much. No they are not working, no water came out, shame that would be handy in hot weather. Then again, nowadays they would charge to use it, wouldn’t you think so?
Most likely they would. You would need to swipe your card, as at an ATM machine, to obtain a glass of water for an exorbitant touristy price.
It was wonderful walking virtually with you and thank you for sharing the riches of London!
Thank you for being here and enjoying my London! Hope you have an amazing day!
It is so good to see you back in my reader. Missed you. I hope you had a great trip. These pictures are wonderful….I loved learning more about London.
Big hugs, Ute!!
Thank you Skye, first a big hug and it is nice to be back. Also I can read yours again, which always makes me richer! Much love! Ute ♫
Looks like you are having lots of fun Ute and love the photo’s hon! Now I am also wondering what they sold there at ‘love lane’ 😉
Thanks for a stunning tour and for sharing hon and enjoy! *big hugs*
Glad you liked them Sonel, it is so nice to learn more of the town I live in.
Big hugs and thanks for sharing your thoughts! ♥
Coffee shops in London? I thought maybe tea rooms, but coffee shops??
Oh yes Londoners are big coffee drinker, loads all over. I am more of a tea person, still I love my cappuccino 🙂 Come and visit one day !
Thames, yes is so polluted. What a great way to spend the day. I wished I had more time to walk along when I was there. Knowing this, next time, I make sure I will find out what’s for sale in Love Lane. 😛
Haha, well Love Lane looked quite boring now, they relocated more to Soho I think…… Well London is a swell city and walking round is the best way to discover most of it. Thank you Seeker 🙂
As you know, I love London and I am looking forward to meeting up with you on Fri 27th of Sept. Great photos and descriptions.
Thank you Sandra, it will be lovely to meet you in London in September. 🙂
I have finally got around to emailing you with my phone numbers. My piggies are a little poorly at the mo and I have been out a bit over the last few days.
What an interesting tour my friend Ute. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. I wonder if there is a Hug Street? 🙂 Ralph xox 😀
I think not , shame I would be there all the time…. 🙂
I know you would 😀
What a lovely tour Ute, next time I’m over you must show me round. You seem to find all the really interesting/unusual places to visit. Glad you’re back xx
Oh yes Teresa, we need to do that!
Thank you for these wonderful pictures!
The last time I was in London was with a college class–which was more years ago than I care to admit–but you captured the charm and beauty, and now I’m nudging my family and saying we just have to go back!
It is worth visiting London, it has so much to offer. Living here for years, I still explore and find new places, it never stops, and it is so enjoyable. Thank you for visiting and enjoying “my London” . Much appreciated!
I love London!
As you see , me too! 🙂
Thanks so much for this fabulous walk through history! I love the fact about water stations, in the olden times, sewage went straight into the rivers. I can see why people preferred the gin! Cheers Ute! 🙂
Haha, I think even now gin is purer than Thames water……. 🙂
Thank you for your lovely visit and comment. Have a great day!
Ute, wonderful post! Lovely photos and great information… London has always been in my places-to-visit list…
Thank you Rynna, maybe one day you can visit ?
I am HORRIBLE at saving money!
You might learn it eventually! hehe
Oh what fun we would have visiting all the coffee shops…caffeine take me away♥
Would love to take you round, and you can take fantastic photos of them….:-)
I do like a walking tour, and where better? 🙂
Thank you ,you are so right. 🙂
I like this post very much!
Thank you Stefan !!
Thanks for the tour of London Ute. We hope someday to explore this lovely city of yours. 🙂
That would be great, visit, you will love it! 😀
What a wonderful place. I spent 3 weeks there with my mother 21 years ago. It was glorious! I still look at my photos from time to time. 🙂
I do love my London, it is fantastic!
Yes, I can’t wait to see what Manny gets to see while he is there. Maybe I will recognize some of the places! 🙂
I am sure you will! We will have fun together! 🙂
Of course! 🙂 How could you not? 🙂
Ute, thank you for sharing such a lovely walk! Most impressive 🙂
Thank you very much, glad you liked it! Hope you are doing ok!
Hanging in there, Ute! It has been a rough road but the path ahead looks much smoother 🙂
Glad to hear, I know it has been rough and I wish you and your husband an easier time, Take it easy Sharla!
MORE DAYS TO LOOK BACK ON, I LOVE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE, YOU MUST LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN, CHINA
Thank you China, I will. 🙂
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