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Books about Town

By popular demand.

The  National Literary Trust together with Wild in Art, created the Books About Town project.  As result 50 ornate benches were placed around London in early July 2014.   Each bench is dedicated to a particular book. The benches will be removed from 15 September 2014 in preparation for auction in October.   The auction will raise money for the trust.  What a great idea. Just below are a few I managed to photograph in Greenwich and here are all the Books About Town ⇒  and here is  More About Greenwich ⇐.

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On the Origin of Species – Charles Darwin

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The Railway Children – E. Nesbit

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The Canterbury Tales – Geoffrey Chaucer

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Frozen in Time – Captain Scott

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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Michael Rosen

Posted by  |  September 11, 2014 | Categories: Art, Greenwich Park, Photography, uk | Tags: , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Flowers at Upper Greenwich Gardens

I’m always amazed at the extraordinary detail that can be seen in flora when using more than the human eye.  Enjoy  🙂   More of Wonderful Greenwich.

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Posted by  |  September 3, 2014 | Categories: East London, Flowers, Greenwich Park, Photography | Tags: , , , , | 16 Comments

Upper Greenwich Garden Views

11 pics ~ Upper Greenwich Park is a great place to spend a morning and have a picnic. Then wander on to the observatory and from there down the hill for a range of attractions, mostly free. For more information please click on Visiting Wonderful Greenwich.

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Now you see me, now you don’t.  (a little slideshow)

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I’ll jump.                                                                                                                                    Idiot

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There is also a deer enclosure but, on the day, they were hiding.  ❗

Posted by  |  September 1, 2014 | Categories: Flowers, Greenwich Park, Photography, Places to Visit, Travel, uk | Tags: , , , , | 9 Comments

Squirrels in Greenwich Park

At the upper level park.
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Your mission, should you wish to accept it, is nuts.

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First we catch the nut.

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Then we bury the ones that will keep.

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Then we have some fun.  Shhimple !

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This is one’s just hanging.

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But, in a different light.  Them paparazzi will demonize anybody, disgraceful.  😛

Squirrels can usually be found at the south east corner of upper Greenwich Park.

Posted by  |  August 15, 2014 | Categories: Animals, East London, fun, Photography, uk, Wildlife | Tags: , , , , , | 6 Comments

Goose Feathers !

Egyptian Goose 1 - Kew Gardens

Egyptian Goose

3 pics.  “Now push and glide, push and glide”.

Egyptian Goose 2 - Kew Gardens

“Alright, who threw the gravy”.

Greylag Geese 1- Regents Park

“Did he say the G word”.     “Yep” .    “Disgraceful, I’ll have his feathers off”.      “Don’t mind him, that’s Arthur, he’s such a wag”.      “Honk”

Not so much wildfowl as slightly miffed.

 

Posted by  |  August 1, 2014 | Categories: fun, Photography, Wildlife | Tags: , , , , , | 8 Comments

The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

9 Pics.  Admission to The National Maritime Museum at Greenwich is free and non-commercial photography does not require a license.  There are many other attractions (mostly free) at Greenwich. Please click here for more and for travel information.

The Top Floor Gallery

Lion Figurehead - Maritime Museum.

Swords - Maritime Museum.

Lord Nelson - Maritime Museum.

Horatio Nelson. The painting was commissioned by a friend in Nelson’s younger days

The First Floor Mezzanine

Stained Glass - Maritime Museum.

Detailed Stained Glass - Maritime Museum.

The Ground Floor

Gold Barge - Maritime Museum.

Prow of Gold Barge - Maritime Museum.

Figureheads

I do like the little dog.  He looks like a fiercely loyal friend, or a headbanger.  😛

The First Floor

There isn’t a lot on the first floor but it does provide an elevated view of  ground floor exhibits.

Statues - Maritime Museum

It was him.                                       No, it was him with the sword.   How dare you sir. I will draw my sword and cut off your nose.

No, it was me with the smug expression, and I’ve got a scroll.  😛

Posted by  |  July 18, 2014 | Categories: East London, History, museums, Photography, places to photograph in london, Places to Visit, Travel, uk | Tags: , , , , , , | 16 Comments

The Chapel at the Naval College, Greenwich

The Chapel

7 Pics – Entrance is free and non-commercial photography is allowed without license. The Painted Hall Pictures. Visiting Wonderful Greenwich and it’s History and Travel to Greenwich and Visitors Map

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Chapel Ceiling

Organ - Chapel - Naval College - Greenwich

Pulpit - Chapel - Naval College - Grenwich

Painting - Chapel - Naval College - Greenwich

Altar - Chapel - Naval College - Greenwich

Posted by  |  July 15, 2014 | Categories: Art, East London, History, Photography, places to photograph in london, Places to Visit, Travel, uk | Tags: , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Painted Hall at the Naval College, Greenwich

The Painted Hall

9 Pics – Entrance is free and non-commercial photography is allowed without licence.  The Chapel Pictures.  Visiting Wonderful Greenwich and it’s History  and  Travel to Greenwich and Visitors Map 

From May 2017 to early Sept 2017 there is an opportunity to climb trestles for a closer look.  There is a charge during this time so please see the website ⇒.

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Ceiling - Painted Hall - Naval Colege - Greenwich

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A closer look reveals that shadows are painted on, to give a 3D effect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Painting - Painted Hall - Naval College - Greenwich

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Here again is a 3D effect.

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At the Greenwich Visitors Centre

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Stone Bust - Visitors Centre - GreenwichIt’s very peaceful here.

 

 

Posted by  |  July 8, 2014 | Categories: Art, East London, History, Photography, places to photograph in london, Places to Visit, Travel, uk | Tags: , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Hampton Court Palace

14 pics  –Travel to Hampton Court by Train or River. — Admission/Information/Events.  Admission can include Hampton Court Palace or just the gardens. The gardens usually close at 5 pm and the Palace at 6 pm.  Pictures of Hampton Court Gardens.  The Royal Chapel is the best feature and, although photography is not allowed, you can view here.

Gates - Hampton Court

Statues - Hampton Court

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Somebody got caught in his pyjamas.

Ornate Ceiling - Hampton Court

Many of the tapestries are very old and faded. The frescos likewise. I picked the best I could find.

Tapestry - Hampton Court

Painted Ceiling - Hampton Court

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Entrance - Hampton Court

Posted by  |  July 1, 2014 | Categories: Art, History, Photography, places to photograph in london, Places to Visit, Travel, uk, West London | Tags: , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Hampton Court Gardens

7 Pics – .  I didn’t have time to view all the gardens, but here are extracts from three of the six.  Visitors are welcome to use the park benches to picnic.  The Wilderness Garden (not shown) contains the famous maze, which is very difficult ~ Shhhhh.    —    Travel to Hampton Court by Train or River.  —   Admission prices can include Hampton Court Palace or just the gardens. The gardens usually close at 5 pm and the Palace at 6 pm.  More garden pictures.

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Garden - Hampton Court

 

Posted by  |  June 29, 2014 | Categories: Photography, Places to Visit, Travel, uk, West London | Tags: , , , , , | 4 Comments