[NorthStar77]

"Stand clear of the closing doors, please"

It's limited what you have time for in only 3 1/2 days in the city you never can get tired of. Been here before, but that was nearly 8 years ago. Much had changed, but much was just as I remember it. The only thing I can't like is the horrible opening-hours at the pubs; they still close at 23!! If you want a beer after that you need to pay to get into a nightclub:bash: But ofcourse, as 8 years ago, when the pubs are open, they offer nice food and beer very cheap:yes:

Staying at a budget hotel near Picadelly Circus. Here are some photos from there.

On our way to an attraction that wasn't there 8 years ago; London Eye.

Riding the London Eye. Sorry for the poor quality on some of these due to them beeing taken through glass.

The new Wembley!

What was the name of that Pink Floyd album again?

I have enough material for another 2-4 photo-posts, so hang on!

 

[Þróndeimr]

Great photos, the view from the eye is really spectacular!

Them'em comming! kay:

 

[wolkenkrabber]

neat photos! looks like you had a good time

 

[designwise]

looks like u had a great time in my second home town and city of birth !

 

[FREKI]

Great photos... and what an amazing city... it's kind of a shame stay started building high as late as they did, but they sure are catching up!

I hope you had a great trip - it certainly looks like it!

 

[Hviid]

Awesome! Amazing photos from an amazing city! How fast does the London Eye go? How long are in there? And how much does it cost?

I'm planning on visiting myself one day... sure i could check this info out myself, but im too lazy

Anyways, great pics! Thanks for sharing! :cheers2:

 

[Renkinjutsushi]

Amazing photos you have there NS77, especially Big Ben Tower since only now have I seen in detail the clock's surrondings.

BTW, Happy Birthday! :cheers2:

 

[NorthStar77]

^Thank you! :cheers:

Awesome! Amazing photos from an amazing city! How fast does the London Eye go? How long are in there? And how much does it cost?

The eye takes about 45 minutes. And when we were there, we had to stand in line for 30 minutes to buy tickets, and then another 45-60 minutes to get into the eye. It is a very popular atraction. If you manage to buy your tickets beforehand, you'll save the first que.

I'll try to post some more photos today, of the view from St.Pauls among other things

 

[Geborgenheit]

Great photos, NorthStar ! London is amazing

 

[Sideshow_Bob]

Yeah I especially like the london eye pics!

And happy birthday! :cheers:

 

[Tuomas]

Looks like you had a nice trip. I visited in London three weeks ago and I found it so awesome city. There's so much old and new, high and low etc. I would like to visit there again soon, because there were so much I didn't have time to see. I was there 3½ days too and it really isn't enough for city like London.

There's my London photos, you'll get the next by clicking photos. Don't care about the captions, everyone says: "The British Museum in the rainy morning". I haven't had time to write them yet.
Link to my London photos

 

[Kim André]

What was the name of that Pink Floyd album again?

"Animals", 1977.

 

[DenverDane]

Great pictures, NS77. It's been too long since I was there (even more than your 8 years!).

 

[NorthStar77]

"Animals", 1977.

Ahh, one of the few that is not in my collection. Thanks!

@Tuomas: A nice collection of photos there.

 

[NorthStar77]

Camden Town

St.Pauls Cathedral(skyline-photos from the top will come in the next photo-post)

Contrast

Picadilly again

Tower of London

A closer look at the new city hall(isn't it?)

People lining up to see the crown jewels

White Tower

 

[Þróndeimr]

Really nice pics! The City Hall is such a nice city hall!

 

[AtlanticaC5]

Great thread! Seems like you had a good time in London, I need to visit the city someday

 

[Ringil]

Oy yeah, love the mix of old and new in London! :drool: Very nice pics Northstar, might be one of your best thread ever! Now how's that S2 is?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/northstar77/London/Bilde120.jpg
love this one!

 

[Nightsky]

Great! I was in London almost 1 year ago and took pics of the same views, but I see your zoom is much better? I also took some pics of this bridge in Camden. I also stayed at Piccadilly Circus when I was there with my girlfriend, what hotel did you stay at?

Btw, the Pink Floyd album was called Animals. The powerplant is across the river from Chelsea.

 

[Hviid]

Nice!! The city looks so "British" (i know it is, but... yeah...)