Is this London's Eiffel Tower? The ArcelorMittal Orbit, is a towering new sculpture created for the 2012 London Olympic Park. By sculptor Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmon, by day its twisted frame gleams vermilion, by night it glows gently with soft light. There is much debate - of course. Some local the story of its creation has become … [Read more...]
Don’t Rain on my Parade
It was the spectacle of a lifetime. Rain was forecast. It did not make any difference. Over one million lined the banks of Old Father Thames. They came in twos, threes, in groups and in families. They camped out overnight in the rain to get the best spot. They brought Thermos flasks of hot tea, sandwiches picnics and coronation chicken. … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee Window Shopping
The flags are a-flutter above London streets, but it is at street level where the action is. Shop windows are all about The Jubilee. From food to clothes, from china to tea-towels, the windows follow just one theme. Some are very elaborate. Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge has gone all out with different vignettes. Inside Harrods food hall giant … [Read more...]
Countdown to the Royal Jubilee
London is awash with flags and bunting. Its time to party. Arrivals at London Heathrow are greeted with Union Jacks, souvenir booklets and a chance to write a message to the Queen. In Central London serious flags hang above Regent and Bond Street. Over at Buckingham Palace preparations are in full gear. Roads leading up to the Palace … [Read more...]
From Bacon Butty to Biscuit Cake – Buckingham Palace Prepares for the Wedding
Bacon Butty? This, a favorite of Prince Harry, is on the menu for the post wedding party which will rock Buckingham Palace into the pre-dawn hours of Saturday. The Queen and Prince Philip will head to Windsor Castle around tea-time, leaving the younger set - about 300 of them - to dance to a favorite DJ hired by Harry, so rumor has it. What is … [Read more...]
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