Last Saturday I was on my own for the afternoon. The weather wasn’t pleasant so I decided it was a good day to visit a museum. And I hadn’t been to the Natural History Museum yet. This museum is about a twenty minute walk from my flat. The afternoon turned out to be a fun adventure.
Isn’t this a lovely street.
This is the most intense scaffolding job I’ve seen to date.
Seriously, how did they even construct it?
A statue of Baden-Powell, the founder of the British Boy scouts. Ever wondered why their motto is Be Prepared. His nickname was B.P.–Be Prepared.
My destination–the Natural History Museum
Holy smokes–Look at the line!
Yep, I’m not joining that line.
Don’t fret, just a little further is the Victoria and Albert museum. All my plans are not ruined.
As soon as I walked in I was impressed. This is one of the most beautiful museums I’ve been to.
At first I was annoyed that this couple wouldn’t move–then I thought they looked sweet together admiring the work. Ah, young love!
I can’t buy books right now, but I can still admire them. This choir book dates back to the 1300s.
I love seeing kids at museums. I used to hate it when I was a kid, but now I appreciate it.
I love to people watch, no matter where I am.
Sir Henry Cole used to live here. He was the first director of the V & A museum.
A shot of the museum from across the street.
After wandering through the museum for a couple of hours I still had an hour and a half before my dinner date with The Better Half. So I decided to pursue one of my favorite hobbies in London: search for Blue Plaques. These plaques are placed on buildings to commemorate famous residents or to mark where an important event took place. I get a kick out of keeping an eye out for them. We’ve turned it into a game really, who can spot the most? These are the ones I found after leaving the V&A on my way to Harvey Nichols on Knightsbridge.
Stephane Mallarme, a poet, stayed here in 1863.
Francis Place, a political reformer, lived here from 1833-1851.
E. F. Benson, a writer lived here.
No one famous lived here, but I liked the door. Look at the bottom.
Not my car
Is that a pub? I’ll be right back.
Sir Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford, an inventor and adventurer lived here.
Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley, The 4th Duke of Wellington, lived here.
One of the Harrod’s window displays.
Time to meet The Better Half. I’ve been addicted to Yo! Sushi recently. I love the cucumber and avocado rolls.
Until our next adventure.