Nothing says London like the Tower and Tower Bridge

Apparently the original design of the tower was a steel structure like the Eiffel Tower. Even Victoria said it would spoil the view of the Tower of London. Hence the stone facade.

London Part II Back in Business

August 25th 2023
OK, we’re back in business mainly due the loving care and attention provided by Nurse Dianne supported by the Princess Cruise line staff. I think the many errors I found in the text versions of the blog were not caused by the effects of COVID, but from the fact that I can’t type. But onwards…. London Day 4 The British Museum was our main target for today. It is so immens ... read more

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