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 An Original Dali Artwork
Sculpture by Elena_007
There are other works inside County Hall by the famous Spanish artist, that I would have liked to see, but I will have to plan on seeing that on my next visit, as, unfortunately, I was limited on time. The web site below will give you greater insight to his many works of art, along with prices for admission, operating hours, etc. Leave a Comment
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Hays Galleria is a converted wharf located in the Pool of London - the area of the Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. The old wharf was built in the 1850's and was used to take deliveries from ships from around the world, including tea clippers from China & India. The area became known as the 'Larder of London'.
Today the dock has been covered over, and you can stand in the same place that the clippers used to unload their cargo. It is quite a stunning building, with its rounded glass roof letting in the light. The wharf is now home to cafes and coffee shops, clothing chains and gift shops.
Hays Galleria fronts onto the River Thames and this area of the river is the perfect place for a wander as there are so many other attractions nearby - why not pick up a coffee from Hays Galleria and take a walk, or relax by the river at the large pub - Horniman at Hays and enjoy the view. Leave a Comment
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The Galleria used to see great Tea Clippers unload their far travelled cargo in a bygone age. Now parts of the embankment has been reclaimed from the river it houses colourful stalls & pretty pavement cafes. Both sides are lined with the original warehouse buildings & the modern glass roof contrasts well & adds a certain charm to this lovely place. There is an interesting sculpture in the middle of the Galleria made out of ship parts which have now sailed into history. Leave a Comment Directions: Between London Bridge & Tower Bridge
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 The Oxo Tower by easyoar
These days the Tower has a rather flash restaurant at the top as well a small shopping centre around its base. For more details see http://www.oxotower.co.uk/
If you go up in the London Eye, you can make out this Tower, it is especially good to see at dusk when it is illuminated. Leave a Comment
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This thing is a magnificent addition to the Thames side. I am a bit acrophobic (fear of heights) and was very dubious about getting on but had no difficulty or fears. My daughter-in-law has acrophobia worse than I do and had no problems either. It towers some 135 meters and has about 30 glass pods, each of which will accommodate about 25 people. Each revolution takes 30 minutes so you have almost no sensation of movement, but the most spectacular views you can imagine. We have been at night, mid-day and early evening and each is a good time. Just hope for a time when it is not too cloudy. In the high season, it fills up so book a reservation via phone, internet, your hotel or at the office at the base of the Eye. Standard adult fare is 15.50 GBP as of June 2008. Discounts for seniors and youth as well as lots of specail flight with extras. Check their website. Leave a Comment Phone: 0870-500-06000 atomated bookingDirections: Tube stations: Waterloo or Westminster.Website: www.londoneye.com
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 On the beach... In London? by easyoar
A rather graphic illustration of the tidal nature of the Thames is outside the Tower of London, where traitors and other people that had been sentenced to death (in medieval times!) were chained down to the ground at low tide, and left to drown and for the fish to eat them in the subsequent days/weeks. No doubt a rather graphic deterrent to other miscreants of the day! Leave a Comment
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 MI6 Building by easyoar
Anyhow this building is on the opposite side of the Thames to the Houses of Parliament (start from Big Ben, walk past the Houses of Parliament and on for a little bit and look across the river. Leave a Comment
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 by easyoar
This picture shows one of the guys mid-hop between two of the concrete blocks, just before he touched down again. Surprisingly there was no blood anywhere to be seen as there looked quite a lot of potential for accidents. Leave a Comment
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 Nelson Mandela in London by easyoar
Just in case you don't know, Nelson Mandela was inprisoned for decades (27 years) in South Africa during the Apartheid years. He was later released and went on to lead the country and then be awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 1993.
This statue is titled "The Struggle is my life" and is located outside of the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank of the Thames. Leave a Comment
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 Just behind the big building
in the centre by chrishc
Collectively known as Coin Street Festival, these usually include music from around the world and dancing, and also a lot of different ethnic foods to try.
Great entertainment and free. Leave a Comment Directions: Waterloo or Southwark or Blackfriars tube. On the Southbank between the OXO building and the Festival Hall.Website: http://www.southbanklondon.com/
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