A Sunday Morning in London

Mick

A boat trip down the Thames could be nice and fit the 'lazy' profile, especially if the weather is good. These can be picked up at Westminster bridge which is not too far from the London Eye so you could do both.

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And congratulations to you and Mrs Mick. 35 years is some achievement.

Regards

Mark

How about a trip to Highgate cemetery to visit Karl Marx's grave?

Last time I was in London I went on the London Eye and thought it was worth it. When I went it was Ocotober and off season and there was only a 15 minute wait. The time before that I was there in Summer and didn't go becuase the queue was huge and looked like hours. You can book the london eye and boat crusies online. I've never done this, but it claims you can book a time, but it looks like you still have to queue since they also offer fast track tickets.

Other things I've done and enjoyed in London are St Pauls (not exactly lazy with all those stairs though) and a boat crusie (leaving from next to the London eye) which would definitely fit in with Lazy, just remember to bring your sun cream if you end up sitting outside on the boat.

Chap

I think we will give the cemetary a miss. The boat trip quite appeals and if the weather is poor we might visit a museum.

Many thanks for the suggestions.

Regards

Mick

Dear Mick,

The London Eye, though a little pricey, is very worthwhile, even if the weather is imperfect (by which I mean I've done it on a grey and overcast day and it was still wonderful - clearly if it was foggy or something, that would be different).

I also have a very soft spot for the British Museum. Not only is there some stunning stuff there, but the new grand concourse is a stunning piece of archetecture.

regards, Tam

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I also have a very soft spot for the British Museum. Not only is there some stunning stuff there, but the new grand concourse is a stunning piece of archetecture.

regards, Tam

Agreed Tam. I love the museum as well. Absolutely fantastic for lovers of classical history.

Mark

Its been ages since I have been to London Mick, I hope you and Mrs Mick have a good time. I would also take in a river trip and take in the eye and one or two other tourist atractions,

Regards

PB

The Brit would get our vote but it’s horses for courses. For a more alternative experience try Camden Lock. Interesting, cosmopolitan and who knows, might even be good for some Brightman bootlegs

Cheers

Mick
One place that I think is fascinating is Churchill's cabinet war rooms at the corner of St James's Park. If you haven't been, you should go.

A good trip I did a few years back was to take the Docklands Light Railway (from Bank station) to Island Gardens, a stroll through Brunell's Thames Tunnel to Greenwich, a stroll around Greenwich stopping for a pot of tea, then a boat back to Charing Cross, at which point you could slip over the Bridge to the London Eye. The DLR runs at high level and makes a very interesting tour of docklands on the way to Island Gardens.

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A good trip I did a few years back was to take the Docklands Light Railway (from Bank station) to Island Gardens, a stroll through Brunell's Thames Tunnel to Greenwich

Sorry, but the Greenwich foot tunnel was not one of Brunel's. The Brunel Thames tunnel is the one used by the East London Line on the underground between Rotherhithe and Wapping. Take a trip to Rotherhithe station and check out the Brunel Engine House museum. Although I've just moved off the edge of the area, I can reccomend a walk along the riverside. Do it on Rotherhithe or Wapping side then have lunch at Canary Wharf. The DLR is good fun too. Try to get on at Bank station at the front of the train and you'll get a driver's eye view of the line (although there's no driver).

Mark

I'd recommend Tate Modern. Or, if that's not your cup of tea, the National Gallery.

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Mick Joe's idea of the Tate modern is a good one, and then you are on the doestep of Vinopilis, wich for a Gastromone such as yourself I understand is well worth a visit - not sure if you need to book.

http://www.vinopolis.co.uk/packages.php


Simon

Rather groovy Bauhaus exhibition at Tate Modern; highly recommended. Avoid current exhibition at the Hayward unless you are a die-hard Picasso fan.

Chaps

Thanks for the suggestions. The boat trip looks likely with some time spent in the Eye.

Claridges do a very impressive sunday lunch so that is also on the agenda.

Regards

Mick

Mick

If the weather is fine, I suggest a go on the Eye and then a stroll along the South Bank, all the way to London Bridge. An extremely pleasant way of whiling away an hour or two.

If you were about on a Friday or Saturday I'd also suggest popping into Borough Market for some fine foodie fun.

Sir John Soane's Museum in incoln's Inn is also worth a visit - one of London's most underrated treasures.

K

Mick,

You could do far worse than a trip to Wigmore Hall. It's a small-ish venue specialising in Chamber Music.

They do a 'coffee concert' at a tenner a ticket, with a glass of sherry or OJ included.
Usually starts around 11 am and lasts for about an hour or so.

It's two minutes walk from Oxford St/Bond St tube stations, so it's very convenient.

The music is world class, and it's a really pleasant way to spend a couple of relaxed hours on a Sunday morning.

Regards,
Steve.

Chaps

We have just returned from London bloody knackered.

We went to see the Sinatra show at the Palladium after visiting a few local pubs. The weather was hot so we needed to drink.

We had dinner at Topo Gigios in Brewer Street which I can thoroughly recommend. Really good Italian food with a good wine selection.

Soho was throbbing with Italian football supporters, so we went clubbing / boozing in Soho after drinking a few coffees at Bar Italia who make the best coffee in London.

We had a few bottles in the Admiral Duncan and let me assure you that there was some tasty little fillies in there, Gay pub or not.

We got in at 3 in the morning, absolutely buggered, definitely feeling our age.

We had a good English breakfast at 9 am Sunday Morning which set us up again and went in the London Eye which was excellent. That was a really good choice.

We got sidetracked into a pub in Paddington, got plastered and staggered onto a train at 3pm and slept until we hit Swindon.

Overall a good weekend.

Many thanks for your suggestions.

Regards

Mick

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Originally posted by Mick Parry:
We had a few bottles in the Admiral Duncan and let me assure you that there was some tasty little fillies in there, Gay pub or not.

We got in at 3 in the morning, absolutely buggered....

Dear Mick

Can you please replace my nice iMac G5 as I have just splattered it with coffee reading your post.

I trust that your choice of words was made in all innocence and not a factual account of the proceedings. Gay pub or not.

Mick

congratulations to you and Mrs Mick.

best regards

Great day by the sound of it! Congratulations on your anniversary! Fredrik