Blogs from Regent's Park, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

As directed by ‘Walking in London’ by Peter Aylmer, we began the walk from Camden Town station. Following signposts, we walked through bustling high street with a number of independent shops selling interesting looking items. We entered Regent Park from northeast gate and passed chestnut lined Broad walk and head for Queen Mary’s gardens. Roses were not out yet, but there were lot of flowers blooming on the beds and water rock gardens. Though he seemed to be a little confused with directions, Mark managed to find ways to find the bridge to join the towpath of Regent’s canal. I remembered walking along Regent’s Cana in 2000 before we married. Nothing was changed from that time – we saw a number of grand mansions with valley gardens along the towpath. We were then directed go up ... read more

1 May 2017, the 1st May’s Bank Holiday – it was typically showering and sun shining – as London’s residents, we went to Regent Park and explored one of our favourite parks in the afternoon. We started walking from York Gate. Chestnuts trees had lush foliage and pretty flowers. We headed for Queen Mary Garden. As soon as we arrived there, it began showering and we had to hold our umbrellas. We strolled around herbaceous borders, sunken gardens and Rockery Water Garden. Wisterias were flowering and their leaves and flowers were intertwining along the surface of the wooden bridge – they made a very authentic scene. We walked through winding routes containing lanterns, cascades, stream, willow trees, waterfowl and the wisteria bridge. Together with these water garden features, the spring shower made an atmospheric environment. We ... read more

I began my trip in a little airport in Treviso, Italy and I mean small this place was like a crop dusting sized airport. But I made it through security and customs fine and that’s just dandy. Now this being my first flight with Ryan air I didn't know what to expect as I boarded the plane. I noticed there was no seat number on my ticket. It's a free for all sit where you please, it was pretty cool. Upon arrival in England I went to customs border people and these people asked me everything from how much money I have on me and available to me, to wanting to see my return trip and hostel reservation on my emails. Freaking insane it was very odd as every other time I've gone through customs it's ... read more

Sherlock Holmes Museum Having heard that Sachi and her mum would visit St Paul’s Cathedral early in the morning on 14 February, I decided to meet them on the platform of Holborn on the Central Line. Sachi suggested me I would show her mum plaques of Sherlock Holmes on the Baker Street, as well as taking her the museum. I showed her tiles of Sherlock Holmes’s portraits in the station and statue. We found a queue in front of the museum on the Baker Street, and had to wait a bit before entering. We were invited to go upstairs, shown the bedroom, drawing room, or Watson’s Room and Mrs Hudson’s room, etc. All of the furniture, stationery items, detective goods and documents, which were displayed in the rooms, were associated with Sherlock Holme’s life and stories ... read more

1 January 2012 was Sunday, so it game us the Bank holiday next day. We had planned visiting St Marylebone Church and walking on the Regent’s Park. After reaching Regent’s Park station, we headed for St Marylebone Church. On the way to the church, we were talking about Great Expectation and Charles Dickens, and then came across the relief of Charles Dickens and his family. St Marylebone Church was associated with his family and his novels, e.g. Dombey and Son, the description of baptism ceremony for his son at St Marylebone Church. Marylebone is associated with one of his most famous novels, e.g. David Copperfield. We strolled through the nave and looked at the pipe organ, altarpiece, mahogany choir stalls, archangel carvings on the mahogany furniture and marble mantelpieces, stained glass, and some of the Christmas ... read more