Today is Westminster Abbey day for us. I had previously joined a Verger tour of the Abbey and it is well worth the small fee. The Verger is basically a lay helper and taking tours is part of the job. Their knowledge about Abbey is extensive- history, those who are laid to rest there, religious ceremonies that take place etc etc. Coronations, Royal Weddings, Royal Funerals, Remembrance Services.
Our tour did not disappoint and I was really pleased that Maddie found the famous names on the plaques of those buried there to be a highlight.
Afterwards we walked down Whitehall to see the end of Downing St and we could view from a distance the famous No 10 black door and a Christmas tree outside.
From there though we split up- Ben and Harry to pick up dirty laundry from our rooms to take to Bubbles laundromat in Bedfont. This laundry was visited by those two a few times during our stay - Harry didn't particularly enjoy the chore but most importantly he made full use of the Bedfont Cafe nearby. It was a bus ride away but he is never one to miss an opportunity to eat.
Maddie and I went to St James's Palace, Carlton House, Piccadilly, Clarence House,and Marlborough House. All exterior visits but it is a beautiful part of London that is tucked away.
After that a trip to Sloane Square and drum roll......Boden. Yes Boden. I buy my clothes online from Boden and it is always a pleasure to wear them. So to actually go into one of their few retail outlets was a pilgrimage of sorts. I tried very hard but they didn't have anything that grabbed me and and wanted to come home with me. The post Christmas sale stock was a bit patchy so alas no purchases for me.
From there we caught the Tube to Kensington High Street for a bit to eat at Marks and Spencer before catching the train back to the hotel. We caught a bus to nearby Longford for dinner at the White Horse Inn.
A very busy but enjoyable day.
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