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Fit for a Queen (or King)
Last week, furrylittlegnome took her readers on a walk through Whitehall – the epicenter of British Government and home to lots of memorials along the way. We stopped at Trafalgar Square; not knowing whether to head over to Piccadilly Circus … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations
Tagged British Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, London Architecture, London Attractions, London Travel, Photos of London, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, queen victoria memorial, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences, St James Palace, St James's Palace, The Mall, UK Travel, What to see in London
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The Sights Along Whitehall
In honor of Prince George’s birth, furrylittlegnome will keep her readers in London. This week, we take a walk along Whitehall – a grand, historical road full of sights and sounds. We begin at the Westminster Tube Stop – take the Circle … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Museums, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged admiral horatio nelson, British History, Downing Street, European War Memorials, Household Cavalry, London, London Attractions, London Eye, London Travel, London Walking Tours, Photos of London, sir winston churchill, The Cenotaph, Westminster, What to see in London, Whitehall, Winston Churchill, women of world war ii
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Inside Kensington Palace
Today, the world was introduced to the future King of England – just one day after his birth. After he and his famous mum and dad left St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, in a Range Rover driven by Prince William, … Continue reading
A Royal Home – Kensington Palace
In honor of Prince William and Catherine Middleton becoming first-time parents any day now, furrylittlegnome thought it would be most fitting for all of you to get a glimpse of their home: Kensington Palace. Located in West London, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged British Kings and Queens, British Monarchy, British Royalty, kensington and chelsea, Kensington Palace, London, London Attractions, Palace Gardens, queen mary ii, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences in London, sir christopher wren, UK Travel
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Furrylittlegnome’s View of The White Cliffs of Dover (sort of)…
There are a few landmarks around the world that furrylittlegnome has built up in her mind as being magnificent spots to see. The White Cliffs of Dover was one of them. From a distance, the cliffs looked impressive, and as … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Landmarks, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged Coastlines, England, Great Britain, History, Landmarks, Photos, The White Cliffs of Dover, travel, Travel Destinations, UK Travel
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Big Ben. Parliament.
Upon exiting the Westminster tube stop, gnomes get a glimpse of the London Eye that greets you. Crossing the River Thames, you can capture this shot of Britain’s iconic Parliament building. Yes, friends, it was cold and gloomy the last … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations
Tagged Architecture, Big Ben, Clocks, Elizabeth Tower, Gothic, History, London, Parliament, Photos, Thames River, travel, United Kingdom, Westminster, World Travel
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Furrylittlegnome Looks Out from Within
Looking outside from inside the Tower of London
More Foreign Favorites Courtesy of Furrylittlegnome
Two of furrylittlegnome’s favorite department stores are foreign and are always included for one or two visits on her itinerary whenever she is in Paris or London. Here is a quick glimpse of each. Galeries Lafayette 40, blvd Haussmann Paris … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Fashion, London, Paris, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged Architecture, aviation, Department Stores, Fashion, Galeries Lafayette, Harrods, haussmann paris, London, Paris, Shopping, Shopping in London, Shopping in Paris
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Victoria and Albert
When you visit London, one thing that stands out are all of the wonderful memorials and landmarks dedicated to the military and to members of the royal family scattered throughout this historical city. When furrylittlegnome visits, she likes to make … Continue reading
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