Wednesday 11 July 2012

John 65th Birthday London trip: 6th-8th July 2012


Wellington Arch: also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) the Green Park Arch, is a triumphal arch located to the south of Hyde Park and at the north western corner of Green Park (although it is now isolated on a traffic island).




View from the arch across London to the London Eye where John and Sue were at the time, and the Shard


 
Selfridges shop displays – English theme   




Birthday meal at the Spaghetti house – with a surprise visit from my parents




 
St Pauls – The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London, with its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, dominating the skyline for 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world. To reach the top we had to take 500 stairs, and thanks to his new bionic hips John was able to reach the top with us.  

2nd stage of the dome: 


The top: Photos: 







Matilda the Musical - It is based on the novel by Roald Dahl. It received its West End premiere on 24 November 2011 at the Cambridge Theatre. Matilda has received widespread critical acclaim, fast becoming one of the most successful British musicals in modern history. The show won seven Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, at the 2012 ceremony - the most awards ever won by a single show. It really was an amazing show for adults and children alike. 



Night time entertainment – the laser lights at the bar we went to were amazing



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