The palace of Westminster

Middlesex 4 - a gothic extravaganza, the knights of the round table, Big Ben - a day trip to London

October 22nd 2014
Morning hadn't broken when we left home for a day trip to London. Darkness was still upon us and we were very sleepy heads as we had to get up at 4.15. Yawn, Yawn. Not a bit of birdsong at this time of year. They are all snuggled up until the early morning light breaks. And no-one on the road. The usual drive to Chesterfield especially at commuter time as everyone converges on the town for work or ... read more

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23rd October 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Yummy Perpendicular Gothic!
Excellent tour! Since I'm rather adverse to waiting in long, conga lines and L25 entrance fees, I never visited when in London, but thanks to your fine descriptions, I feel as if I've been there. I was also surprised to see your photo of Cromwell, then realized that since it's outside of parliament (and not Buckingham Palace), perhaps it's to inspire the parliamentarians to remember the common people. Thanks for the fine history of the place too.

24th October 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

parliament
Hi Tara I was lucky to get in free as I am a civil servant and the department of work and pensions were given some dates when staff could go and see the palace of Westminster and visit our HQ Caxton House. Fascinating day and like you I am in love with gothic whether it be medieval or Victorian. all the same to me wonderful and exciting. Cromwell well I was shocked to see it there but what a man. Worth the tour and I would go again but shame I couldnt do any photos inside . If you have read any other blogs you will see that Glenn and I are in love with this style or architecture and love it in France, Spain or Italy .

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