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Edgar Wright Presents: The Driver
The past few weeks have been quite the adventure, hence the silence. Not only did I get a new job but it has finally hit me that I am in my final year in London. My first year here has opened my mind and allowed me to explore a possible career in Social Media (which I did not really believe was a real job). From working at a charity, which gave me an immense respect for Feminism, to agency life, the knowledge that I have a distinct career path is comforting. That being said I have also been acknowledging my true passion, film and television. The beginning of my #1000Moviesin600Days…
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View from the Top of Greenwich
I missed these last photos of the view from the top of Greenwich. The walk up was beautiful, the paths were covered by large trees and the lawns were perfectly manicured. The hill was fairly steep but the view was worth it. At the top there is a planetarium and astronomy centre. The buildings are stunning, and some are free to explore. We walked through the Royal Observatory and up to the telescope. Originally, our plan was to see the Meridan Line but that section was not free. You can catch a glimpse of it from outside the gates though. There is a lot to see at the top of the…
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University of Greenwich
The second stop on our day in Greenwich was the University of Greenwich. The Old Royal Naval College is the birthplace of King Henry VIII, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. This gorgeous campus sits along the Thames with long roads and perfectly manicured lawns. When I was told about Greenwich the University wasn’t mentioned and every time I speak about it no one really cares. The campus made a huge impression on my friend and I, and if we had more time we would have explored the campus further. The best part by far was the painted hall. It is “recognized as the greatest piece of decorative painting…
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Greenwich Vintage Markets
I took my first trip to Greenwich a few weeks ago and found these wonderful vintage markets. Greenwich is one of my favourite places in London. I spent the day there with a friend and we were nerding out the whole time. The first thing we did was explore the beautiful old church in the middle of town. Then we stumbled upon these tiny vintage markets filled with knick knacks, books, jewelry and more. We found some incredible things, and it’s probably best that I have no money or this would have been dangerous. Over the next few days I will post more from our Greenwich adventure. For more information on…
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Shoreditch Street Art Tour
The Shoreditch Street Art Tour by Alternative London was a fantastic way to learn about the art and explore the area. Our guide Andres was extremely knowledgeable about the artists in the area and it was great to learn how to use a spray paint. The art comes in all sizes, from three stories high to some carved into pieces of gum on the sidewalk. We saw art from Banksy, Pez, Stik, T. Noir, Eine and DALeast, to name a few. It is amazing how many big names in the street art world have pieces within blocks of each other. This was a great tour, even the meeting spot was…
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Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is on most to see lists in London. Unfortunately, we did not get there early enough and saw nothing. This is a free event but you need to get there very early to get a good spot. We arrived about half an hour before it started and the only pictures I got were with my camera high above my head. The Changing of the Guard, also known as ‘Guard Mounting,’ has been occurring since 1660. Over the course of the ceremony The New Guard becomes The Queen’s Guard after they march from Wellington Barracks. It was a gorgeous day, and Buckingham Palace…
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Borough Market
I didn’t get many photos during my first outing at Borough Market, but I will be going back. Borough Market has existed since the 11th century but has moved from its original position to Southwark Street and Borough High Street. This beautiful building is crowded with stalls and the smells your encounter as you walk through are sensational. We stumbled through the crowds to find a place to eat and settled on Maria’s Market Cafe. It is right in the middle of the market with lovely staff, tables to sit and fantastic food. Eating within the hustle and bustle was great, especially for people watching. Borough Market has over 100 stalls of fruit,…
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Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a must see for any Beatles fan in London. This attraction is not what I expected – it is just a normal street and a normal building surrounded by tons of tourists. The road is extremely busy, but the cars do stop every once in a while to let people take photos. It is amazing how much love people have for these four men. The gate outside the studio is filled with thousands of signatures, messages and images from fans. I am glad I went but I would never go back. For more information about the Abbey Road crossing, click here.
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London!
I made it to London! The first couple days were spent wandering around the major sights with my father. London makes a huge impact immediately. We had gorgeous days, which was perfect as we spent a lot of time walking. The photos below are from our first day in London.We walked across a lot of bridges, or more specifically the London Bridge, the Tower Bridge and the Millennium Bridge many times. Though we were tired from the flight, we tried to stay awake by following the Thames on both sides. The Tower of London was gorgeous, and I have been getting mixed messages on whether to go in or not,…
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I’m Heading to London, England!
London, England has always been at the top of my bucket list. I am now leaving for at least four months to live in this fantastic city. I have an internship with an incredible non-profit called Tender. They use theatre and the arts to “engage young people in violence prevention, enabling them to recognise and avoid abuse and violence.” I will be helping them in their communications and social media, and I cannot wait. While in London, I will be residing in the Shoreditch area and I have heard only good things about it. My father and I are heading up a few days early and are hitting a lot…
