Thanksgiving in London Click on pictures for larger-size photos (images will come up in a new pop-up window). Big Ben: London icon A classic London backdrop A nighttime view of Parliament Old and New: The Tower of London and "The Gherkin" Beefeaters: The Yeoman-Warders of the Tower The Tower of London The National Gallery Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square Spider by Louise Bourgeois outside the Tate Modern St. Paul's Cathedral Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century The magnificent facade The "Elgin Marbles," originally part of the Parthenon in Athens Hanging with Alexander the Great at the British Museum Cassie falls into the crack (yes, that's "art") at the Tate Modern Westminster Abbey Ceiling of Westminster Abbey Tower Bridge, another iconic landmark Enough sightseeing, let the pub crawl begin! Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Rebuilt after the fire of 1666, but est. much earlier Seven Stars pub Bring on the limoncello! More limoncello?? At Waterloo Station, heading south Tasting South African wine in Staines, south of London Along the Thames River in Staines (yes, it's cold) Islington, the neighborhood where we stayed Traditional English breakfast: Pure cholesterol deliciousness Porbeagle shark (threatened species) on sale at Borough Market The British Museum's atrium Back to Home Page Content, photography & design © 2001-2007 Michael Strickland All photographs digitally watermarked · Unauthorized use prohibited