Saturday, August 30, 2025

Goodbye London

 

By the time I left my hotel room on Friday, it had stopped raining and it looked like it might clear up.  So, I took advantage and took another long walk.  I just sort of wandered a bit taking streets I hadn't taken before.  That's how I came across this grand looking building. The sign above the door says "College of Arms" and I had no idea what that meant.  Apparently they are responsible for the granting of new coats of arms and they maintain a registry of arms, pedigrees, Royal Licenses and a whole lot more.  


I also walked past this pub that looks like it might have been called the Blackfriars at one time.  See the friar standing above the door.
















Across from the pub I saw this man and horse adorning the side of building.  I don't know what that building was but the horse statue looks very dramatic.


I also got some good views of some of those glass buildings that are filling the skyline of The City.


















There is a lot of glass in this group.  


It's been a fun and educational two weeks.  I'll see you all again from home sweet home.

1 comment:

Steve Reed said...

I bet you're eager to get home! It was great meeting up with you and I'm impressed at all you did while you were here. You kept yourself busy!