February, 2013 – Graham Miln

London

London continues to delight. We were lucky enough to recently visit friends living in Canary Wharf. I have not experienced this part of London beyond childhood trips to the Royal Observatory and rides on the then recently opened Docklands Light Railway (DLR).

The range of activities available to the visitor in London is wonderful. Most of the large galleries and museums are free and welcoming. They house treasures that left me smiling and stunned.

Office lights illuminate Canary Wharf
Office lights illuminate Canary Wharf

London’s latest building - the Shard
London’s latest building - the Shard

Dome of St Paul’s Cathedral
Dome of St Paul’s Cathedral

Across Parliament Bridge with Big Ben in the background
Across Parliament Bridge with Big Ben in the background

Clock face of Parliament’s tower, Big Ben

Concrete and steel within Westminster tube station - Jubilee line
Concrete and steel within Westminster tube station - Jubilee line

Large LED advertising screens at Piccadilly Circus
Large LED advertising screens at Piccadilly Circus

Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus
Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus

Looking down the stairs of the department store Fortnum & Mason
Looking down the stairs of the department store Fortnum & Mason

Roof details of the department store Harrods
Roof details of the department store Harrods

Preparations for the Chinese New Year in SOHO
Preparations for the Chinese New Year in SOHO

Brightly painted Barclays building near the British Library
Brightly painted Barclays building near the British Library

Open doors of a London Tube train
Open doors of a London Tube train

Plaque outside the French Embassy
Plaque outside the French Embassy