The Snowman & the Snowdog
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Utterly charming Christmas decoration featuring the Snowman, Billy and the Snowdog.
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A Festive St Paul's Cathedral
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When I was in Paternoster Square the other night it looked so beautiful I couldn't resist photographing the Christmas trees with the view of St Paul's Cathedral in the background.
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The Parliamentary Archives
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The parliamentary archives are housed in the Victoria Tower. Named after Queen Victoria it is the tallest tower at the Palace of Westminster. It stands at a height of 325 feet and was the tallest stone tower in the world when it was completed. It was specifically built to house the parliamentary records in fire proof rooms, after the previous building was destroyed by fire in 1834. The parliamentary records have been housed there since 1860 apart from when they were temporarily moved during wartime. On the rooftop is a flagpole which flies the Union flag or when the sovereign is present the Royal Standard.
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Afternoon Tea at the Savoy and the wonderful Kasper
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Our most recent Afternoon Tea outing was to the delightful Savoy in October 2012.
This luxury hotel, located just off the Strand, set within its own small courtyard, oozes old fashioned glamour and Art Deco elegence. Above the entrance is a gilded statue of Count Peter of Savoy, Henry III's wife's uncle, who had the Savoy Palace built in 1263, on the site where the hotel is today. It was one of the finest houses in London until it burnt down during the Peasant's Revolt in 1381.
The Savoy Hotel was originally opened in 1889 adjacent to the Savoy Theatre, both of which were built for Richard D'Oyly Carte, the theatrical impresario who worked with Gilbert and Sullivan. The hotel was re-opened in October 2010 following a three years closure for a lavish £220m make-over.