Tag Archives: London
David Bowie – Icon, Genius, Influencer
I awoke on the 10th January 2016 ready to open my birthday messages but was instead stunned to hear the news that David Bowie had passed away. As the news sunk in and I listened to Blackstar & Lazarus from the album that had just been released, tears filled my eyes. These songs from the […]
2021 Gone, 2022 Beckons
In years gone by at this time of year I would have recapped my exciting travels undertaken and talked enthusiastically about my travel plans for the coming year. 2021 was far less adventurous than normal for obvious reasons and I daren’t plan too much for the year ahead. I did however get around a bit, […]
The Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition in London
Warner Brothers Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition in Covent Garden, London
Fortnum & Mason Christmas Windows in London
It’s that time of year again and as has become customary I have snapped this year’s windows at the iconic Piccadilly store. This year there is a British wildlife theme with squirrels, foxes, badgers, owls, mice, (drunk) robins, magpies, rabbits & hedgehogs featured as you can see below. F&M is a real festive favourite all […]
Euro 2020 The Final – England v Italy
So we are close to concluding the 2020 tournament that is being held a year late. Is football coming home or will Italy being say arrivederci with the trophy in their hand luggage? After 50 matches (and 50 blog posts) we are finally at match 51. England & Italy are in a frenzy, Gazza will […]
Euro 2020 Semi Final 2 – England v Denmark
So who will make the final? I naturally hope it’s England, but having been disappointed at this stage of the competition before, I am not counting any chickens! The Danes won Euro 1992 without even qualifying! They were called up at the last minute to replace the warring Yugoslavs and shocked Germany in the final. […]
A-Z April Challenge – W Is For Wallace & Gromit Trail In Bristol, UK
Gromit by the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
Merry Christmas – Christmas Trees On My Travels
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Sunday Photos – Leicester Square Statues, London
I have just visited Leicester Square in central London for the first time in ages and was amazed at the transformation. The square is most famous for red carpet movie premières and there is now a focal point to sit in the shadows of the flagship cinemas. There you can sit next to Paddington or […]
Christmas In London – Fortnum & Mason’s Window Display
Wilbur’s Travels pay the annual visit to view Fortnum & Mason’s famous Christmas window display in London
