The Tower of London this year will be holding a special exhibition showing the history of the place as a zoo.
Many exotic animals were on display for centuries that the place was a zoo, it only closed in the 1800s' and the animals transfered to Regents Park zoo. The exibition won't have real animals of course, I think the lions would upset the ravens. No these will be replicas of the original animals and should prove to be a lively addition to the many exhibitions on at the Tower.
The place is still undergoing some repairs and renovations ready for the Queen's 60th Jubilee next year so any photos you take might still have some scaffolding in the background, but still a great place to visit.
Saturday 22 January 2011
Tuesday 4 January 2011
Westminster Abbey
2011 will see the eyes of the world on Westminster Abbey on April 29th when Prince William marries Catherine Middleton.
The Abbey will be putting on it's finest face to the world as for the last two years parts of it have been undergoing restoration. Including the fabulous Cosmati pavement, one of the finest medieval pavements in the world and until recently been covered by carpet. Even when the present Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953 the pavement was covered. In what promises to be a global television event Prince William's marriage will be celebrated right on the pavement at the centre of the Abbey.
Many fine portraits, rarely seen by the public have also been restored and will be on show for this year. Not forgetting the 400th year anniversary of the King James Bible printed in 1611 that will also be coming up in May.
Finally the coronation Throne will be put back on display after it's renovation
We look forward to 2011 being a momentous year at the Abbey
The Abbey will be putting on it's finest face to the world as for the last two years parts of it have been undergoing restoration. Including the fabulous Cosmati pavement, one of the finest medieval pavements in the world and until recently been covered by carpet. Even when the present Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953 the pavement was covered. In what promises to be a global television event Prince William's marriage will be celebrated right on the pavement at the centre of the Abbey.
Many fine portraits, rarely seen by the public have also been restored and will be on show for this year. Not forgetting the 400th year anniversary of the King James Bible printed in 1611 that will also be coming up in May.
Finally the coronation Throne will be put back on display after it's renovation
We look forward to 2011 being a momentous year at the Abbey
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