It must be our second day in London by now. We’re leaving for York on a train around 2pm, so until then we’ll be squeezing in a few more sightseeing experiences.
Madame Tussauds
I’m undecided about this. We have one in Sydney now, although I haven’t been, and I’m still considering whether the original London wax museum really offers anything over and above the Sydney one. I’ll have to do more research. If you have an opinion, chime in!
St Paul’s Cathedral
We saw a few cathedrals in Rome, but St Paul’s seems to be offering a few features not available anywhere we’ve been previously!
The crypt – once you’ve gone all the way to the top you can go down to the bottom, where lies the cathedral’s architect Sir Christopher Wren together with Admiral Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington in the cathedral's crypts.
The cathedral also offers a touchscreen tour and an immersive film experience. Feeling peckish? You can eat at ‘The Restaurant at St Paul’s’.
The London Eye
This one’s probably considered totally touristy, but this was hubby’s pick and I can’t have it all my way. I concede you do get an excellent view across London, and since we’re not going to be in town long, this probably isn’t a bad idea.
Big Ben
When I think of Big Ben, I always think of the clock tower, and although the name is apparently applied to the tower, the clock and the bell, it properly only refers to the Great Bell.
It was also news to me to learn that the clock tower is actually attached to the UK houses of Parliament. Why didn't I know this? It seems like something I should have known.
The tower in question is the Elizabeth Tower, and stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament. You can tour the clock tower, but I'm unsure if we'll want to go that far or just see it - it may well end up being a question of time. What do you think?
Fun fact: Big Ben first tolled on 11 July 1859.
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