Architectural Masterpieces of London for Free

While there are many architecturally amazing cities in the world, very few integrate modern steel and glass with historic thatched roofs and black and white timbers as well as London does. What other city has an enormous permanent Ferris wheel in the middle of town? The best part of this edifice admirer’s dream city is,…

English icons

http://www.icons.org.uk/ The Government has launched a web site to allow people to nominate their favourite English icons. Among those listed include the routemaster bus, stone henge, a cup of tea and the FA Cup. You can also vote for them at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4594660.stm Personally, my favourites are stone henge, the red phone box, the traditional circular…

The last of the routemaster buses

link what a sad day for London. Along with red phone boxes, they typify the city – and are very popular not only with people who live here but also with tourists. oh well – another one down to mayor Ken. maybe one day they’ll bring them back again. Until then, they will only run…