The great thing about living in London isn't the weather; Lord, we know that, though chatting about the rain is a pastime you do pick up very quickly. And, it's not the River Thames, as great a lady that she is. Nor is it the smattering of cosmopolitan accents you hear on the tube. London is a wonderful place if you're looking for free entertainment. There's galleries, festivals, museums, cathedrals, to name a few.
This weekend, I grabbed my SLR baby and wandered along to the good
Lord Mayor's Parade. Brollies were not needed but if you wanted to shoot at least one decent image, you needed a portable step ladder, a lens as long as Pinocchio's nose and elbows as sharp as knitting needles.
Well, in certain vantage points. Luckily I didn't resort to such unladylike behaviour!
Moir? Certainement pas. I just happen to stumble across the path of several riders and their steeds getting ready for the parade.
Ahem, port and fruitcake at the ready chaps?
I know I've said this before but seriously if you are writing historical fiction, this city is perfect. In less than three minutes, dashing across backstreets, more men ran me off the roads on horses! The Queens Household Cavalry, the Lord Mayor's gilded carriage with the most magnificent coachman, and many other troops in resplendent finery. It was breath taking. I did manage a few pictures in between the gaping and the fruitcake. Some are before, after and during the parade, they may just inspire a new story. Enjoy!
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| The Queen's Household Cavalry |
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| The Lord Mayor's Carriage |
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| Roman Gods |
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Christ's Hospital
(My favourite image of the day) |
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| Roman Soldiers stand guard |
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| The Lord Mayor's balcony in the background |
Photocredits yours truly
A/N: Well the parade was fabulous, I didn't make the evening fireworks though, it was time to get back to writing. How was your weekend?
Comments
My Father, uncle, brother, nephew and cousin all went to Christ's Hospital. In fact my cousin also taught there! My brother played clarinet in the marching band and I have vivid memories of visiting Christ's Hospital as a small boy watching them march. Fantastic.
London is at the top of my family's list right now. We'll see how long it takes us to get there.
The pics were SO FUN!
It's truly an amazing city and if it weren't so bloody expensive I'd be over there every few months. Love the pics!! :)
My weekend was fabulous. Got in some writing and reading, some my brothers and their families, and snuggled with my daughter and my husband. Perfect!
Nancy
N. R. Williams, fantasy author
www.margokelly.blogspot.com
Samantha, cheers! I always see people trying to make those soldiers laugh. My camera is a canon slr eos 500D, I'm still learning about it! ;)
Meredith, thanks! I love this town for inspiration. ;)
Dominic, how wonderful! Such a great school too, your family must be musically talented? They were my favourite part of the parade. I got a few pics but this one was my shots. ;)
Quinn, thanks muchly!
KarenG, happy to be a virtual tour guide! ;)
Jolene, I'm sure you and your family will enjoy it! ;)
Shellie, thanks and you're very welcome! ;)
Pk, I'll take some sunny florida!! Glad you enjoyed the pics. ;)
Melissa, thank you. Glad to hear you got some writing in, I managed to get some revisions in. This autumn weather is perfect for snuggling up and writing.
Nancy, London would love to have you! ;)
Cat, aw, hope you do visit. It's a long way from home.
Melissa, thanks dear lady!
Christina, glad you liked them! ;)
Margo, thank you. I shall pop over shortly. ;)
Terry, thanks sweet! It is fun and always something going on! ;)
Nothing like this EVER where I live...