History

November 29, 2015Uncategorizedarchives, blogger, brussels, europe, History, memory, passion, People, statue, Travel, travelblogger, traveler, Writer

Charles Karel Buls became Mayor of Brussels in 1881 and remained in office until 1899. His statue reminds the casual passerby of his stature, in his intense look and remarkable countenance. He sits close to the Grand Place with a book in hand.
He was a world traveler and writer too. But amongst these tufts of information lie hidden his efforts to bring reform to Brussels.

Several of these changes have changed the contours of the city. Much more than they are recognised now. Such is the nature of passionate work. Results that live on, long after the effort is done.
#traveler #travel #Blogger #travelblogger #Brussels #people #Passion #writer #statue #history #Europe #Memory #archives (at La Grande Place Bruxelles)

November 12, 2015Uncategorizedblog, britishmuseum, heritage, History, London, museum, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries, uk

The British Museum houses some of the most spectacular artefacts that you can see.
And when you see a piece that you relate to, in foreign shores, explained to you in a foreign accent, you just stand there nod your head and smile.

#London #museum #history #heritage #travel #traveldiaries #blog #travelblogger #UK #Britishmuseum

November 10, 2015Uncategorizedblogger, heritage, History, kensingtonpalace, London, palace, royals, royalty, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries

Queen Victoria sits amidst Royal splendour at the Kensington Palace. Holding with her a thousand private stories of very public figures.

#London #royalty #royals #KensingtonPalace #palace #travel #Traveldiaries #blogger #travelblogger #history #heritage

November 9, 2015Uncategorizedblog, blogger, cranes, Development, History, London, progress, skyline, skyscrappers, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries

The skyline of #London is not all about history. There are many spikes into the sky. The past, the present and the future all seem to stand on extra limb to shoot darts into the sky!

#Travel #Blog #Blogger #skyline #cranes #progress #development #History #skyscrappers #traveldiaries #travelblogger

November 7, 2015Uncategorizedblogger, cuttysark, greenwich, heritage, History, London, sailing, sea, ships, Travel, travelblogger, travelblogging, traveldiaries

The majestic Cutty Sark. At one point of time, the fastest ship in the world until the steam ships came along.

What it must be to be like the #CuttySark. To have served well while being well and to inspire after being long gone! Timeless elegance stays timeless

#CuttySark #London #travel #Blogger #traveldiaries #travelblogging #travelblogger #history #heritage #ships #sea #sailing #Greenwich

November 6, 2015Uncategorizedblogger, Blogging, heritage, History, peoplewatching, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries, uk, windsor, windsorcastle

Windsor Castle behind you and all the people gaping at it, in front of you. These are perfect ringside seats!
#windsorcastle #windsor #Travel #traveldiaries #blogging #Blogger #travelblogger #UK #Peoplewatching #heritage #History

November 6, 2015Uncategorizedblogger, Blogging, heritage, History, peoplewatching, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries, uk, windsor, windsorcastle

November 6, 2015UncategorizedArchitecture, blogger, History, royals, royalty, thames, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries, uk, windsor, windsorcastle

The longest inhabited royal household! Windsor Castle.
Arches, whorls, wood, stone all stand in attention as they house articles of interest to a teeming set of visitors. Signifying grandeur, victory, military might and a rich narrative that spans a few generations. “The preferred weekend residence of the Queen” I am told. Well, everybody has their own preferences! So does royalty.

#windsor #windsorcastle ##history #architecture #thames #royals #royalty #Travel #traveldiaries #uk #blogger #travelblogger

November 3, 2015UncategorizedArchitecture, blogger, church, england, History, London, royalty, Stories, Travel, travelblogger, traveldiaries, uk, wedding, westminsterabbey

It has a history that is historical to say the least. It has heritage, culture, reeks stories and artefacts of several centuries. It would take several weeks to get a grip of the place.
And then someone calls up and says, ‘ah, the Abbey, that’s were the Royal marriages take place right? ’ reducing it to marriage hall in a swipe of a statement!
#WestminsterAbbey #Blogger #Travel #traveldiaries #travelblogger #London #england #UK #church #wedding #history #architecture #history #stories #royalty #wedding (at Westminster Abbey)

October 30, 2015UncategorizedHistory, London, mail, postage, postman, postoffice, Travel, travelblogger, travelblogging, traveldiaries, uk

The Royal Mail Service. In this day and age of super fast connectivity and speed, the Royal Mail founded in the 15th century (in 1516, 499 years ago) and it’s employees have evolved!
Was intrigued by the two wheels and red flaps standing on the driveway. Until the two legs came by and whisked it away.

#postage #postoffice #postman #London #traveldiaries #travel #travelblogger #travelblogging #mail #History #UK (at London, United Kingdom)