Friday 31 August 2012

The South Bank, London

Tower Bridge - 1

After a few hours in the Tower of London i made my way to my next destination Tate Modern, my little journey crossing over Tower Bridge and walking along the south bank of the Thames.

Tower Bridge - 2

The Shard, Tallest completed building in Europe, and is also the second-tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom.

The Shard

HMS Belfast, Museum ship which was one of the most powerful Royal Navy ships of World War 2.

HMS Belfast

Yeah can't remember what this was called.

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City of London Hall, Where good old Mayor Borris resides.

City of London Hall with HMS Belfast and The Shard

Borough Market, K-on! girls bought cakes here. I myself had egg custard tart, giant cookie, 2 cups of fresh juice (mango and orange then melon), an oyster, some sort of grilled meat, some sushi and then a little cheese. I havent eaten so much in years, wanted to bring home a ostrich egg.

Borough Market

Southwalk Catherdral, place of worship for around 1000 years.

Southwark Cathedral

The Golden Hind, Replica of the Francis Drake's Golden Hind docked in St Mary's Dock


Golden Hind

Last before the Tate Shakespear's Globe, Originally built 1599, destroyed by fire in 1613, rebuilt in 1614, then demolished in 1644 and then reconstructed in 1997.

Shakespear's Globe

Ian

2 comments:

Dennis aka Katsuden said...

Great architectural where the old and new buildings blend nicely. Photos are well taken too...

Ant Sized Man said...

Thank you!