12 Mar 2017
by joanfrankham
in Travel
Tags: hiking, hillwalking, Ireland, London, paths, pathways, St Dunstan in the East, tranquil, tranquillity, travel theme

Along the trail on the Glenalochy walk
The photo above was taken on a hike near Dunmanway in West Cork a few weeks ago, visibility was a bit hazy, but the scenery was still beautiful.

George the Sky, Dunmanway
Along the way we came across this sign showing the way to the top of the mountain where an old man called George lived for many years, his house was so remote and high in the hills that he became known as ‘George the Sky’ and it’s nice to see that he is remembered.

In spite of the hustle and bustle, there are quiet corners in London, such as this old ruin of a church near Monument Tube Station, it’s St Dunstan in the East, with benches and a garden to sit and rest after a busy morning in the city.
Linked to Ailsa’s Travel theme
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30 Oct 2016
by joanfrankham
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Tags: gardens of London, London, London City, peace, ruined church, ruins, Sir Christopher Wren, St Dunstan in the East, tranquil, tranquility

St Dunstan in the East
The Church of St Dunstan, is in the heart of the City of London with all its tall skyscrapers, and was originally built around 1100. It is a Grade I listed building. A new south aisle was added in 1391 and was repaired in 1631. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London, which started very close to the church. A steeple and tower was added in 1695-1701 by Sir Christopher Wren.
The Church was again severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941 but Wren’s tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World War II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan’s.
In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970, and it has plants and benches, and a fountain, and is truly a haven for a break from stressful city life, even if only for half an hour.
Here are some more photos of the garden
Overlooked by high buildings
Peace and silence
A quiet corner in London
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11 Oct 2016
by joanfrankham
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Tags: challenge, food, Johannesburg, London, morning, Nandos, peri peri chicken, Southwark, spicy food

Nandos – good at anytime!
If you like spicy portuguese style chicken, then you must visit Nandos – this branch is in Southwark, London, but the first Nandos was established in 1987 in Johannesburg. there are branches all around the world now. Even if it’s morning time, it’s never too early for Nando’s!
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09 Oct 2016
by joanfrankham
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Tags: challenge, day time, H2o, London, night time, river, River Thames, weekly photo challenge

London at night, looking at the City district

Tower Bridge and the River Thames taken from the Sky Garden, Fenchurch Street
My photos were taken recently in London, strolling along besides the River Thames, the longest river in England, which has many bridges spanning it, and lots of boats of all shapes and types, travelling on it daily. Even at night, this body of H20 is never still or deserted, always moving and always carrying people and things along with it.
linked to Weekly Photo Challenge
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06 Oct 2016
by joanfrankham
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Tags: 52 weeks, bridges of London, fading light, lights, London, London bridge, patterns, south bank, twilight, Visit London
I just came across another challenge that sounds interesting, it’s called the 52 week challenge, and the theme this week is patterns. My photos were taken in London recently, we were walking along the South Bank by London Bridge, and as the bridges were lighting up as the evening grew darker, there were some interesting patterns to photograph.

Light on shade, London

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21 Aug 2015
by joanfrankham
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Tags: #visitlondon #V&A, gleaming, London, museum, The Victoria & Albert Museum, travel theme, V & A, Victoria & Albert, Where's my backpack, world famous sculptures, world famous sculptures
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is full of interesting reproductions copies of world famous sculptures and paintings, all gleaming in the light showing them off to their best advantage. The museum is a great place to visit if you are ever in London.
Linked to Travel Theme Gleaming over at Where’s My Backpack
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28 May 2015
by joanfrankham
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Tags: Camino, cathedral, challenge, doors, London, London museums, ornate, Ornate doors, Santiago de Compostela, Thursday doors, Victoria & Albert Museum

Cathedral at Santiago de Compostela
This very intricate door is one we saw at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London recently. It is a replica of the entrance to the Cathedral of St James, at Santiago de Compostela, very well known to anyone who has walked the Camino in Spain, and below is some more detail of the door.

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