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The Royal Mews

The Glass Coach at Royal Mews

10 pics and the best is last.  I thought a Royal Mews would have cats deep in thought but it turns out to be coaches.  The one above is the “Glass Coach” and was used for royal marriages, including our own Queen Elizabeth II.

The Royal Mews can be found at the southern wall of Buckingham Palace (near Victoria Station) beside the Queens Gallery and you can photograph in both.  Nearby are the State Rooms, where photography is not allowed.  There are also some very royal gift shops,

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And, there’s a green one,Coach at Royal Mews DSC_1385

And, Vorsprung durch Technik,Coach at Royal Mews DSC_1383

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Donkey Barouche at Royal Mews

This is a Donkey Barouche. Although it would probably look prettier with a donkey sitting in it. 🙂Coach Lamp at Royal Mews DSC_1384

I thought I might borrow this for Christmas.  I’m sure they wouldn’t notice. It would make a great tankard full of amber foaming beer for quaffing.

The Royal Mews

And, here’s my ride.  Cinderella would have been jealous.

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I think the coachmen turn back into corgis at midnight.  🙂Coach and Horses at Royal Mews DSC_1374

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Horse at Royal Mews

Oh poop, I got caught and put in jail.  I’m being held for ransom.  Help ! Send mince pies and brandy or it’s jingly bell sleigh duty for me.

This entry was posted on December 12, 2015 by . It was filed under Central London, History, Photography, places to photograph in london, Places to Visit, uk and was tagged with , , , , , , , , .

12 responses

  1. Andrew Petcher

    I wonder just how comfortable they are to ride in?

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    December 12, 2015 at 15:34

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  2. dianasschwenk

    How extravagant! Great photos Graham! ❤
    Diana xo

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    December 12, 2015 at 16:11

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  3. cindy knoke

    Oh the gold one is over the top and perfect for Cinderella! I like the living horsey best of all!

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    December 12, 2015 at 17:50

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    • Graham in Hats

      How do you spell horse with two letters ? Ans GG. 😀 Cinders sends her regards. 🙂

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      December 12, 2015 at 23:17

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  4. Heather

    All that extravagance and no heater? Just give me the pair of corgis please 😉

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    December 12, 2015 at 23:48

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    • Graham in Hats

      That’s what they used lap dogs for (sitting on your lap). Honest 😀

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      December 13, 2015 at 02:57

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  5. ladyfi

    Lovely shots – they knew how to travel in style back then!

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    December 14, 2015 at 16:36

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