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.

5 comments:

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!

Travel said...

Safe and pleasant travels, thanks for taking us along.

contempladoraocidental.blogspot.com said...

Two incredible weeks!!!

Diaday said...

Thank you for sharing your day by day London adventure! You provided a fabulous list for our trip in October. Safe travels home.

RedPat said...

You can go home and rest, Sharon. What a great trip you had.