Thursday, 9 April 2015

Day 6 London

Today we travelled to the Imperial War Museum.  The IWM focusses on the Great War and the Second World War.  There is a special display to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great War.  It was interesting to see how the British viewed their involvement and the involvement of us colonials!

The Museum has a number of interactive displays (lots of blending of film, sound and hands-on activities).  Australia receives a couple of 'honourable mentions' ... as much for supplying beef, wheat and wool as for providing 5 infantry Divisions and the Light Horse!

The Second World War display was about the traditional soldiers, tanks and battles... and there was an outstanding display on the British Homefront.

After the IWM, we ventured into the Underground for a trip to Kensington Palace.  Kensington was the birthplace of Queen Victoria and also where she was raised until becoming Queen.  The display was very interesting and respectful.  Kensington was the Palace of Charles and Diana.  T
here was a display of Diana's fashion.  The 80s gave us some interesting fashion choices! More to be pitied than scorned.



Tonight we're off to a show at the Garrick Theatre.  Even though Les Miserables is running, we decided to go with something very British... Let It be!- A musical tribute to the Beatles.


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8 comments:

  1. Unknown10 April 2015 at 03:42

    Woweee you guys are certainly covering some territory. Bet you are sleeping well at night. From the pics it looks like you have snagged perfect weather. I love reading your blog. I am learning heaps!

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  2. Unknown10 April 2015 at 03:47

    That comment is from me - your non techno savvy friend. It has taken me 3 turns (days) to actually get a comment to come up. All my other attempts got lost in the ether!
    Guess who??????

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    1. Our Grandboys Adventures with Nannie and Oppie10 April 2015 at 08:29

      I am going to go out on a limb here and say - hello Louise.
      I am very proud of your persistence and demonstated ability.
      We are having an absolutely fantastic time. Hope your throat is better. Thanks for your comments.

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  3. Anonymous11 April 2015 at 01:35

    Nope. It WASN't Louise. She's a technological genius.

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  4. Anonymous11 April 2015 at 01:40

    I had thought I had successfully posted other comments on your wonderful adventures which I now can't find any record of. Looks like all is working now though. HELLO my lovely friend!!!! Xo

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  5. Unknown11 April 2015 at 15:18

    I'm back again. Don't know how everyone gets their name on their account but who cares I can write anonymously!

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  6. Unknown11 April 2015 at 19:37

    Martin would love the planes. We enjoyed a nice family Easter with the parentals. Brett joined us too. All good at home.

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  7. Unknown11 April 2015 at 19:38

    Ps. Facebook is sooooo much easier.

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