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Salisbury Cathedral in Old Sarum

Salisbury Cathedral in Old Sarum

Completed in 1258, taking a mere 38 years to finish, Salisbury Cathedral home to one of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta. Its spire, at 404 feet, is the tallest in all of Britain.


Medieaval Clock in Salisbury Cathedral

Medieaval Clock in Salisbury Cathedral

Actual working clock.


Stonehenge

Stonehenge

En route to Old Sarum, I just had to stop at Stonehenge. This is truly an amazing sight. Dating back to 3100 BC, this prehistoric monument is located about 8 miles north of Salibury.


Marlborough, England

Marlborough, England

Standing in front of my hotel and looking towards the end of town. A cathedral flanks boths ends of the town, along the main road.


Another hotel in Marlborough

Another hotel in Marlborough

Didn't go inside, although it looks quite nice.


Castle and Ball Hotel

Castle and Ball Hotel

Our hotel in Marlborough. Built in the 1700's as a coaching in, this hotel is located in the middle of Britain's widest high street. Wonderful little quirky property, great food and pub.


My Room At The John Henry Hotel

My Room At The John Henry Hotel

My "room" 8x12 but I still loved it.


Kensington Palace, London

Kensington Palace, London

Kensington Palace, most famous as having been Princess Diana's home. For $18 USD, you can tour the palace and it is worth every penny. Absolutely beautiful and extremely interesting historical displays.


Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens

This is a small, rather secluded park within the Gardens itself. You can walk through or rest on one of the wooden benches at either end.


Greenwich Royal Observatory

Greenwich Royal Observatory

THE clock at Greenwich Mean Time.


Famous Harrod's Department Store

Famous Harrod's Department Store

A visit to London isn't complete without a shopping trip to Harrod's, where the Queen is said to shop. It is enormous, quite chic and a wonderful place to stop for tea.


Local Pub Along the Thames

Local Pub Along the Thames

Had to stop at a "real" locals' pub!


Flower Shop on main street in Forest Row

Flower Shop on main street in Forest Row

The flowers throughout the UK and Europe are beautiful. There are flowers everywhere.


Window of a little tea shop.

Window of a little tea shop.

Popular little place in Forest Row...not much left for a late lunch!


Roebuck Hotel

Roebuck Hotel

This was our hotel for only one night in Forest Row. Nearby Ashdown Forest is home to Winnie the Pooh.