London Archive

  • 've travelled enough to Europe now to expect to see some different cars than I'm used to in Canada. We don't get any Peugeots around here anymore and Ford sells a bunch of little cars there that I've never seen before. Sometimes, though, you see some things that are a little more unique.

    Travel Photo Thursday: London Cars

    Posted on November 23, 2011 | 6 Comments
    've travelled enough to Europe now to expect to see some different cars than I'm used to in Canada. We don't get any Peugeots around here anymore and Ford sells a bunch of little cars there that I've never seen before. Sometimes, though, you see some things that are a little more unique.

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  • A trip through the museum sends you up a time machine elevator where the display counts you back towards 19th century London on the 2nd floor. It was a cute gimmick but I actually preferred seeing a children's tour that actually had them crawl one at a time through a swirly time machine cloth tube with period costumed tour guides at the end. Sometimes low tech is better. As you work your way back downstairs you move forwards in time from horse drawn carriages, to above ground rail, below ground rail, transport during the wars, through today and into tomorrow. For a casual visitor you could probably see everything in a couple of hours, but anyone with an interest in history and transport should allow at least half a day.

    Travel Photo Thursday: London Transport Museum

    Posted on September 14, 2011 | 13 Comments
    A trip through the museum sends you up a time machine elevator where the display counts you back towards 19th century London on the 2nd floor. It was a cute gimmick but I actually preferred seeing a children's tour that actually had them crawl one at a time through a swirly time machine cloth tube with period costumed tour guides at the end. Sometimes low tech is better. As you work your way back downstairs you move forwards in time from horse drawn carriages, to above ground rail, below ground rail, transport during the wars, through today and into tomorrow. For a casual visitor you could probably see everything in a couple of hours, but anyone with an interest in history and transport should allow at least half a day.

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  • After last week's admission that I love to take pictures of people taking pictures, I am following up with yet another confession. I love taking pictures of street signs. Sign pictures are like exposition in a movie. They tell the story without you having to tell the story. Maybe it's just lazy photography. Okay, I admit that it's just plain lazy photography but there are bright colours and professionally designed graphics. Street signs are like a photo sugar high to me.

    Travel Photo Thursday: London Street Signs

    Posted on August 10, 2011 | 10 Comments
    After last week's admission that I love to take pictures of people taking pictures, I am following up with yet another confession. I love taking pictures of street signs. Sign pictures are like exposition in a movie. They tell the story without you having to tell the story. Maybe it's just lazy photography. Okay, I admit that it's just plain lazy photography but there are bright colours and professionally designed graphics. Street signs are like a photo sugar high to me.

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  • Being located in a slightly posh part of town, breakfast wasn't exactly cheap with dishes ranging from £6-11, but other places nearby seemed to charge the same prices for much more basic fare. While the Tapa Room (where they serve breakfast) did get a little crowded by mid-morning, the service was fast and friendly. If I'm staying in Marylebone the next time that I'm in London (or if Mrs A|T decides to hit Oxford street in the morning) I will absolutely return here for breakfast

    Breakfast at The Providores in Marylebone London

    Posted on August 7, 2011 | No Comments
    Being located in a slightly posh part of town, breakfast wasn't exactly cheap with dishes ranging from £6-11, but other places nearby seemed to charge the same prices for much more basic fare. While the Tapa Room (where they serve breakfast) did get a little crowded by mid-morning, the service was fast and friendly. If I'm staying in Marylebone the next time that I'm in London (or if Mrs A|T decides to hit Oxford street in the morning) I will absolutely return here for breakfast

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  • Just as no trip to Venice is truly complete without a very expensive ride in a gondola, a top notch afternoon tea in London is something that should be splurged on if you can arrange it. Afternoon Tea at Palm Court was an absolute experience. The food was beautiful, imaginative, and delicious while the service was out of this world great.

    Palm Court Afternoon Tea at The Langham in London

    Posted on August 5, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Just as no trip to Venice is truly complete without a very expensive ride in a gondola, a top notch afternoon tea in London is something that should be splurged on if you can arrange it. Afternoon Tea at Palm Court was an absolute experience. The food was beautiful, imaginative, and delicious while the service was out of this world great.

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