I only ended up with about an hour but managed a good look at the exhibition. It was really interesting to think of all those rivers mainly hidden underground now. There was a video presentation about opening up one of the rivers which I think was the Effra. The trouble is it would mean demolishing many buildings including Buckingham Palace so I can't see that happening.
It was a frugal day out as I used my bus pass and Oyster Card, took my own food and water. I did buy a coffee at the museum but saved 25p by taking my own travel mug. I also spent £2 on a sticky bun in Tottenham Court Road in aid of Macmillan nurses. So money well spent.
I didn't take many photos as I had such little time but here are a few outside the museum and along Tottenham court road on the way to the hospital.
This last one is the BT tower opened October 8th 1965 as Britain's tallest building. I do remember that and we all thought it was quite amazing that it had a revolving restaurant at the top. I never have been inside. Apparently it was open this year for London Open House but I have missed this for the last few years so maybe next year I will accomplish a visit. I have to go back next week so may revisit the museum.
Great photos. Hope the hospital visit was a success.
ReplyDeleteYes thank you. It was helpful.
DeleteLovely photos, great that you got to spend some time at the exhibit, it sounds really interesting. I hope your appointment went well.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes the appointment was good.
ReplyDeleteHope your hospital appointment went ok, when I was visiting the Royal Orthopaedic, Dh and I always took our own lunch but made a day out of our visit.
ReplyDeleteYes after travelling up to London it is worth making the most of it. The appointment went well thanks.
DeleteHow lovely and a great way to ease anxiety before a hospital visit. I hope your hospital visit went well. Jane x
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes it was good.
DeleteLovely photos. How many rivers are underground in the city?
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I think it is about 18 but there seem to be others which are partly hidden.
ReplyDeleteIt's a long time since we visited London. We used to go from time to time, buy a few food bits in Harrods and sit by the Serpentine for a mini picnic.
ReplyDeleteIt is easy for me to get to London but don't go so often now. I love the Serpentine and 2 years ago actually got to swim in it. It was amazing but haven't had a chance to repeat the experience.
DeleteThat was an experience! I think that next summer we must visit again
ReplyDeleteYes always something to see in London
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ReplyDeleteThanks for showing the BT Tower. In 1973 when I first visited London with my mom, we had lunch at the revolving restaurant and it was such a big deal for me! They called it the Post Office Tower then and so I always wondered the new name, but that's the place! I might have to go back next fall.
ReplyDeleteSadly it is closed to the public now and I never did get to go inside. Until 1980 it was the tallest building in the UK. There are lots taller now and with great views over London. The Sky Garden is the next place I want to visit. It is free but you have to book. Maybe one for your visit.
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