Tabby London
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The London I've been discovering is usually off the well-beaten track.I love the nooks and crannies and walking along the streets steeped in centuries worth of history. I'm fond of Zone 1 because that's where it all began centuries ago.
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Flower Bloom
Sunday mornings are very colourful, especially when they involve visiting the Flower Market. I'm always in a great mood when I see the market. I love going early in the morning, but if you can stand the crowds, going after 1:30 p.m. will yield handsome bargains as the stallholders try to shift the remaining stock at basement bargain prices.
By Tabby London6 months ago in Wander
Ten Facts About Kensington Palace
Considering that London is home to seven million people, we have a lot of palaces. Kensington Palace is one of them. If I fancy a long walk, I usually start walking from Hyde Park via Kensington Gardens and eventually walk past Kensington Palace. It
By Tabby London6 months ago in Wander
How Did Peacocks End Up in Holland Park?
My local park has deer and goats, St James's Park has Pelicans, and Holland Park has Peacocks. How did the Peacocks get there? Nobody is certain, but if we look at the history of Holland Park, we might be able to figure out how.
By Tabby London6 months ago in Wander
Let’s Unlondon to….Oxford
Even as a Londoner, leaving the big smoke for the day is nice. I headed to one of the oldest seats of learning - Oxford (the other being Cambridge). With August in full swing, the trains are heaving with day trippers and shoppers to nearby Bicester Village.
By Tabby London7 months ago in Wander
A Regal Affair
I've been to Buckingham Palace a few times, and with each visit, it only made sense to have a refreshing regal break in the cafe. I must say Buckingham Palace sure knows how to lay on a good spread. It is also a rather genteel affair if I might say so.
By Tabby London7 months ago in Wander
Lampposts In London
I love a good lamppost, especially in the historic parts of the Big Smoke. There are all sorts of Lamp posts, some intricate, some plain and some are old. I saw one with a small arch in Green Park the other day. It got me thinking, hence the title of this post.
By Tabby London7 months ago in Wander
Off-The-Beaten-Track
I've been keen to show you a different side to London from the beginning when I created Tabby London. I hope I've doing just that. I'm also a big fan of going-off-the-beaten-track too. Even as a Londoner, I have yet to complete 50% of this list 🤣
By Tabby London8 months ago in Wander
