Tuesday, January 28, 2014

The Crystal Palace Museum

Location:
Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 2BA

Facts:
Originally built for The Great Exhibition, a showcase industrial achievements
Located in Hyde Park
Destroyed by fire in 1936
In 2013, a $500 million plan to restore the Palace was announced by a Chinese investment group


Terrace view
2013 Reconstruction Plan

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Camden Market

Location: Camden High St, London NW1 8NH, United Kingdom
Website

Facts:
- Largest retail market in Camden Town
- Composed of 6 sections: Camden Lock Market, Stables Market, Buck Street Market, Camden Lock Village, Electric Ballroom and Inverness Street Market
- Each section has their own primary function; for example, Stables Market, the former Pickford stables, offers a large collection of antique and subculture (primarily goth) clothing and art pieces.


Stables Market entrance


Borough Market

Location:
8 Southwark St, London SE1 1TL, United Kingdom

Facts:
One of the oldest and largest farmer's markets in London
Over 100 vendors of different products ranging from meats and cheeses to fruits and veggies





Tower Bridge

Location:
71 Tanner St, London SE1 3PL, United Kingdom

Facts:
Both a bascule and suspension bridge
Crosses the River Thames
Took 8 years to construct
In 1982, the Tower Bridge was opened to the public; it hadn't been a public attraction since 1910



Hyde Park

Location:
 Westminster, London W2 2UH, United Kingdom

Facts:
One of the Royal Parks of London
350 acres of space
Home of the Crystal Palace
About 300 acres smaller than New York City's Central Park
Divided by two bodies of water : the Serpentine and the Long Water
Famous for its various monuments, memorials and statues

Aerial view of Hyde Park.jpg

Hyde Park

Regent Park

Location:
Chester Rd, London NW1 4NR, United Kingdom

Facts:
One of the Royal Parks of London
Contains Regent College and the London Zoo



Saturday, January 25, 2014

Trafalgar Square

Location:
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom

Facts:
Centerpiece of Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Column to honor Herotio Nelson and the British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar
The Norwegian government sends a Norwegian Spruce tree every Christmas to place in the Square to honor British allied forces during WWII
The Square is the hub of 17 bus stops
The Square is a popular location for New Year's Day celebrations
Property of the Queen