Wednesday, August 20, 2025

One of My Favorite Parts of London

 

One of my Favorite parts of London is the area where the Inns of Court are located.  First stop is Lincoln's Inn and the beautiful buildings and gardens there.

Visiting the "Undercroft" is always a must.  This is the area below Lincoln's Inn Chapel.  I bet you have seen this area as background in any number of television or movie productions.  It get's used a lot.


I stopped to peer into the windows of Ede & Ravenscroft, the UK's oldest tailors specializing in ceremonial robes and legal attire.  
































When I arrived in the Middle Temple area, I stopped once again at Temple Church.  As an American I'm in awe of places with so much history.  This church dates back to 1163 and was the home of Knights Templar.  



Walking past the Royal Courts of Justice, I spotted several clusters of the press waiting for someone to come out the court building.  I never did find out who they were waiting for so if any of you heard, let me know.

11 comments:

Billy Blue Eyes said...

There looked to be a few high profile cases going on there which have been on the news. Never been to any of the places you visited but they look amazing in your photos

Gemel said...

Another day full of wonderful sights.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

How beautiful.

roentare said...

The symmetry is outstanding

RedPat said...

I've never been to that area and I think I really missed something, Sharon.

Travel said...

Plans are being worked on for an official tour there in the fall of 2026, I will go if I can.

contempladoraocidental.blogspot.com said...

It has been a full day for you.

Steve Reed said...

I have never seen that undercroft. I'm going to make it a mission to go! I wonder if those wigs are still made of horsehair? It looks like it.

The reporters might have been there for this case:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/19/high-court-judge-orders-closure-of-essex-asylum-hotel-after-far-right-protests

Sharon said...

Steve, a cab driver told me the same thing about the hotel vs. far right. Interesting and familiar.

Diaday said...

Wow...amazing sights! Thank you for sharing your daily walks.

Shammickite said...

Lucky you, to be spending so much time exploring London. I've seen all the touristy sights when I was growing up in England and had a short holiday in London, but have never had the opportunity to just wander about and explore. You are really having a wonderful time, I am insanely envious.