We went on a nice historic and monumental walk covering the Tate Modern, the reconstructed Shakespeare's Globe, a medieval palace and the Tower Bridge. We got lucky and did this walk on a nice sunny clear day right along the riverside. This made for great views of the city throughout the walk. I really enjoyed seeing Shakespeare's Globe, a modern reconstruction of the early 17th century theatre where Shakespeare plays once took place. I wish we were to see one of them but they only take place from May to September. The picture below is of Shelbi and I at the Southwark Cathedral. It was created in 1220 and has a very medieval look to it. It is full of historic monuments and tombs.
The other highlight of the walk for me was getting to see and walk across the London Bridge. In the book it said that the Tower Bridge was built to provide a central section that could be opened to let tall ships through and the overhead walkway was created to allow pedestrians to use even when the bridge was closed to road traffic. I really enjoyed getting to walk across the bridge and just the beautiful architecture to behold when walking across.I recommend all visiting London to do it.
The other highlight of the walk for me was getting to see and walk across the London Bridge. In the book it said that the Tower Bridge was built to provide a central section that could be opened to let tall ships through and the overhead walkway was created to allow pedestrians to use even when the bridge was closed to road traffic. I really enjoyed getting to walk across the bridge and just the beautiful architecture to behold when walking across.I recommend all visiting London to do it.
Good report, Paige. You're doing a terrific job of getting these walks done.
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