I love the retro wind up robot we got at the science museum today.
Wind up Robot
May 8th, 2017
Brick Lane
May 2nd, 2011
Caroline and I visited Brick Lane, in East London. We weren’t there on market day, so looking forward to a revisit. We loved the graffiti and the vibe of the place. It’s a bit like Camden Town, but more grungy. It’s not as vibrant, but friendly (despite the grunginess of the area!)
The Royal Wedding 2011
April 29th, 2011
Some of Matthew’s family came down to London for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. We headed down the night before to try and find a good spot to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of the occasion.
While we were on the streets, I did my best to post updates and photos to the website.
We had lots of fun. It was really quite uncomfortable, trying to sleep in a camping chair. It got surprisingly cold in the early hours of the morning, and at about 0500 we were starting to wonder if it was a good idea. As it brightened and warmed, the crowd grew, and we all had fun. The all nighters and new comers got along, sharing experiences, in between stretching to catch a glimpse of royalty.
Phew!
April 29th, 2011
It's all over. We've made it back safe, and catching up on sleep (and the parts of the wedding we couldn't see from the front line).
Sorry the updates have been late. My mobile internet stopped working when too many iPhones gathered in one place.
Yippeee to the RAF
April 29th, 2011
The Lancaster bomber and 2 Spitfires were followed by 2 Typhoons with 2 Tornados, flying straight down The Mall to Buckingham Palace.
Is it a hat, or a sculpture?!
April 29th, 2011
The rabble are allowed on to The Mall, now
April 29th, 2011
We're getting ready to see the flyover
William and Kate are married
April 29th, 2011
They're on their way back to Buckingham Palace. I missed the happy couple, but did get the old couple – the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. The carriages are lovely.
The ceremony is now in progress
April 29th, 2011
We can hear it over the speakers. Many are singing along to the hymns. The crowd is still growing.
This is a surprise
April 29th, 2011
The bride, Kate Middleton, has just been by. We didn't expect her to come down The Mall. I got a fantastic photo of her, in her dress. Unfortunately, a tree got in the way.
