London in Still Frames

This weekend, I finally had a chance to upload our photos from our trip to London. We took several hundred photos and I uploaded quite a few of them to Facebook, but I wanted to share a more edited version with you guys, showing some of the highlights of our trip. The first time we went to London in September of 2009, we really lucked out with the weather-- think 70 degrees and sunny everyday without a drop of rain. We didn't get quite as lucky on this trip and with the exception of a few glimpses of sun here and there, we experienced quintessential London weather-- cold and rainy throughout our trip. Luckily, we were prepared and we were in one of our favorite cities in the world, so we didn't let the damp weather put a damper on our fun! 

We saw a lot of London's famous sights and enjoyed a more relaxed pace this time around. Highlights of our trip include a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum which skyrocketed to the top of my list of favorite museums, afternoon tea at The Wolesely-- a gorgeous restaurant designed by David Collins and housed in an historic building, shopping at Liberty of London and Fortnum & Mason, partaking in pub life, and a second visit to the Tower of London. I am always blown away by the elegant architecture throughout the city, the rich history everywhere you turn, and the cleanliness of this vibrant metropolis, made even better in a time when William, Kate, and Prince George are at the height of their popularity. Fabian and I had a wonderful trip and look forward to visiting London again in the future!

{The London Eye and the River Thames}

{Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament}

{Westminster Abbey}

{Trafalgar Square}

{The National Gallery}

{An Elegant Crescent of Townhouses in Westminster}

{The Royal Courts of Justice}

{Contrast of Old and New: Highrises in the City behind The Tower of London in the Foreground}

{Fabian at the Tower of London}

{The exact spot where Anne Boleyn was beheaded in 1536 at the Tower of London}

{Billionaire's Row next to Kensington Palace}

{Kensington Palace}

{Queen Victoria's Wedding Dress-- I was shocked to see how tiny she was. I'd be surprised if she was five feet tall. Kensington Palace currently has a great fashion exhibition showcasing the gowns of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and Princess Diana.}

{Stunning Portraits of Princess Diana and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by Mario Testino}

{Somerset House}

{Tudor Architecture at Liberty of London}

{I love this building near Buckingham Palace!}

{The Wolesely-- So gorgeous!}

{Afternoon Tea at The Wolesely}

{Rainy Day at the V&A Museum}

{Furniture Exhibit at the V&A}

{St. Paul's Cathedral-- I prefer it over Westminster Abbey. It isn't quite as historic, but it is so stunningly beautiful.}

{St. James' Park}

{Gardens at Buckingham Palace}

{Buckingham Palace}