Millennium Bridge - Poetry in Motion

The Millennium Bridge never fails to impress me. These shots were taken from the Embankment on the north side of the Thames.  I spotted the wording on the Tate Modern building and thought it was very apt for this photo.

Wren's masterpiece

St Paul's Cathedral has been photographed so much that it is difficult to get a new 'angle' on this much-loved London landmark.  Here are a couple of my attempts at something 'new'  from my visit yesterday.

Old Ford - Graffiti

On a walk from Old Ford to Victoria Park we noticed a spate of graffiti.  This could be in advance of the massive development going on in the area which will probably totally change the environment from shabby warehouses to glossy and boring blocks of flats.

I tried to get some different shots of this much-photographed, iconic London bridge.  It is a superb example of great design with shapes and angles that catch the eye.  However, the grey sky proved  a difficult and uninspiring background.

St Pauls - Remembering the Blitz

The 29th December marked the 75th anniversary of the height of the Blitz when hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the blaze across the Square Mile - but miraculously St Paul's Cathedral remained standing.

A commemoration service and exhibition of some of the original fire engines and equipment was held to honour the brave men and women of the war-time fire service.

St Pauls Cathedral stands defiant

Seventy five years ago yesterday, much of the City of London burned to the ground as it was hit by incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe.

It was the biggest blitz raid London experienced killing 160 people and injuring more than 500.

Hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the blaze across the Square Mile - but St Paul's Cathedral remained standing.

Happy Hanukah

I plan to get to my favourite donut baker later this week to stock up for the weekend.  Meanwhile, Happy Hanukah.