The Natural History Museum

I had to leave Mark at the Natural History Museum, but not before I snapped some photos of the beautiful building. It is such an impressive place, and just massive. I usually spend ages in the Science Museum, and don't get to spend a long time in the Natural History Museum, but they have lots of animals, insects, and a giant dinosaur in the front hallway!

Admiralty Arch

On the other side of this arch is Trafalgar square. I usually only see this arch from a taxi, because you can drive down the centre of the Mall and see it. It really is impressive, and has HUGE gates. Maybe I should take a taxi down there just for fun? Probably an expensive jaunt, but it is an impressive structure!

Horseys!

This man on a horse I think is part of the Horse Guards. I saw him leaving from the Admiralty forecourt, and was lucky enough to catch up with him in St. James Park, where he was stopped. Everyone was in front of him, taking photos. His white horse didn't turn out so good in my photos, because of the settings. I think they are often stationed outside by the Centopath, and maybe the man was out for a trot through the park?

The Old Admiralty Building

This is a building I had never seen in my entire time in London, mainly because I spend time on the opposite side of it (Trafalgar Square). It is the old Admiralty building, and has a beautiful copper roof. I quite liked the large forecourt in front of it. Next time, I will have to go visit it!

Westminster Abbey

I had some time in the morning, so I got to meet up with Mark, who I met back at Waldsee, summer camp in 2004. He is studying in Germany now and came to London for a week of sightseeing. We met in Westminster, so were hoping to go visit the Abbey, but it was closed in the morning for an unspecified reason, which was a shame. Mike and I tried to go once, but we couldn't find the entrance, which is what this is a photo of! Everyone was there taking photos because we couldn't get inside. Maybe it will have to be on my photo list for my next visit to London. It's VERY beautiful I think!

Ironworks

This is quite a random photo I took on the way back to the station - it is apparently the College of Arms. It has beautiful gold leaf and iron works on its gates. I wish I knew what it actually housed, Tim thought it was where they created coats of arms for families and such.

Millenium Bridge

This is quite an interesting bridge, but quite a bad photo of it! It was a photo I took while I was right next to the bridge, so it was difficult to get any perspective. Apparently when this bridge was opened, it closed right away because it oscillated badly and people got scared! I have never been across it, but after Tower Bridge, it is the best looking bridge in London!