Year: 2013

The canal system in the UK is unique and extensive. Originally started in the 1760’s to transport coal, textiles and other goods, the system at its height was a 3000 … Read More

We spent a lovely afternoon in Stratford-Upon-Avon Saturday highlighted by another lively tour with our friend, David, who had guided us in Oxford. David is from Stratford originally and is … Read More

The picturesque, quaint and historic area called The Cotswolds, west and north of London, provided us a perfect respite between London and Edinburgh. Leaving Windsor Castle, we headed for Chipping … Read More

We rented a car Friday to drive out to the Cotswolds (see next post), and we visited Windsor Castle on the way.  Windsor Castle (started in 1070) is still a … Read More

Our London Tour took us past the famous Savoy Hotel. According to Wiki, The Savoy was the first luxury hotel in Britain, introducing electric lights throughout the building, electric lifts, … Read More

Our London Tour on Wednesday (highly recommend: Glen at http://www.grentours.co.uk/) took us through the East End of London and past the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. The door was open, and we could … Read More

We visited the Tower of London Thursday. While originally a grand palace and royal residence, it is most famous for the important people who have been imprisoned and even executed … Read More

We took a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament to which we do not vote ‘Not Content’. That is to say, it was most excellent! House of Commons votes … Read More