Hello friends :) Looking in last week’s Time Out
magazine, I realised that a lot of the things I had planned to go and
see during the holidays (but hadn’t yet made it to) were coming to an
end at the weekend - Zoikes! So on Friday, with the return of summer, we
crammed most of them into one day! And it was great!
We began at the Southbank with a quick picnic on the green under the London Eye, then moved swiftly on to the Royal Festival Hall
for the Museum Of 1951 exhibition. I’m so glad we managed to see this,
as it was full of 1950s typography, posters, furniture and really nicely
laid out too.
Next, we walked alongside the river to the Bankside Gallery, for the 'Best Of British Illustration' exhibition. Also excellent and enjoyed by Maisie and Bertie as well as me.
Off we wondered again, past Tate Modern, towards London Bridge where we reached our final destination, The Scoop;
an outdoor, sunken amphitheatre. Here we were joined by Dan and watched
a super performance of 'Around The World In Eighty Days.’ There was
just enough music and movement to keep Bertie engaged throughout most of
it too. I only had to chase him around a couple of times!
So those were the three things to catch before they came to an end, and all were free!
It
was such a beautiful, warm day and the evening light was glowing.
Before heading home, we grabbed a bite to eat and decided to make our
way back along the river, stopping for some late night Tate Modern action. Such a good time of day to visit, as it was practically deserted.
Once
the darkness had really set in and with Bertie finally asleep, it was
time to go home. We enjoyed the lights of London from the riverside,
walked over Blackfriers Bridge, along the embankment and into town to
catch our bus home; arriving back at 11pm! What a long day! We had
walked for miles and boy were my legs aching. Worth it though. So yeah
man, I am loving London!
(p.s. Pleased to hear a lot of you liked my Monki choices below)!
(p.s. Pleased to hear a lot of you liked my Monki choices below)!
What a perfect day! and your photos, as always, are just gorgeous Kerry :) I'm looking forward to lots of Tate Modern action when we're in London. Sorry to read we've missed all the fab things you've seen this weekend, but then there's always something on, isn't there? Have a great week. Kx
ReplyDeletep.s. the Monki pieces are fantastic!
Sounds like a dream day! Thanks for the gorgeous pics, I *almost* feel like I tagged along with you... yeah..umm...almost.
ReplyDeleteNooooo! I can't believe I missed the Museum of 1951. After I wrote it in my diary and everything, ugh. Glad to hear it was fun though, and that you haven't lost your touch when it comes to taking beautifully-composed photos.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds and looks as though you had an amazing day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous. I miss London.
Gorgeous pictures Kerry : )
ReplyDeleteI love London in Autumn. We came down last November and spent all day on the Southbank and it was just brilliant. The ambience and the lighting, i loved just soaking it all up.
ReplyDeleteOh how you make me miss London. Your images are beautiful
ReplyDeleteLooks like London is fairing well with the weather this Summer...
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have joined you on your fabulous day out!
HUGS
Char.x
Your pictures are beautiful. I want to go to London soon :-)
ReplyDeleteBlimey! Sound like a great day out. Memo to me: must start buying Time Out! x
ReplyDeleteGreat pics of London - a great reminder that I work in a brilliant City!
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Sounds like a quite perfect day - and those pics. Each one better than the next - as always when it comes to your photographies :)
ReplyDeleteit sounds and looks like a wonderful day!!!!
ReplyDeleteIn Holland we call a day like this 'heerlijk'! (=delicious/lovely/great)
ReplyDeleteay. serious london craving.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pics but I always feel so homesick when I come over here. Wanna swap homes for a while ?
ReplyDeleteso lucky with the weather! and stunning pics. esp love the one of st pauls. colours so bright and so sharp. gorg. x
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow... what a glorious weekend in review. Love all the photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing looking day! <3 And you are an amazing photographer, wow!
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Lost in the Haze
Your day sounds fab, I love days like that, crammed full and you don't waste a minute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set for a perfect day :)
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