Because it's there...: 4月 2015

2015年4月19日星期日

Wiltshire-Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire,England.And Stonehenge was constructed in three phases.It has been estimated that the three phases of the construction required more than thirty million hours of labour.Speculation on the reason it was built range from human sacrifice to astronomy.

Bird's-eye view of Stonehenge.

London-Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.Located in the City of Westminster,the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.

The statue,Victoria Regina Imperial, in front of the palace.

From Spring to Autumn,the Queen's Guard changes everyday(with rare exceptions).

London-London Eye

The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.Also known as the Millennium Wheel.The entire structure is 135 metres tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres.It is currently Europe's tallest Ferris wheel,and offered the highest public viewing point in London until it was superseded by the 245-metre observation deck on the 72nd floor of The Shard.

And here's the photo of London 360° Panorama from the London Eye .

London-Westminster

Westminster is an area of central London within the City of Westminster on the north bank of the River Thames.And the Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London,and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.

London-the Shard

The Shard,also referred to as the Shard of Glass,Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower,is an 87-storey skyscraper in Southwark,London.Standing 306 meters high,the Shard is currently thebtallest building in the European Union.The glass-clad pyramidal tower has 72 habitable floors,with a viewing gallery and open-air observation deck on the 72nd floor,at a height of 244.3 meters.

And here are the view from the Shard.

London-Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London,England which crosses the River Thames.It is close to the Tower of London,from which it takes its name,and has become an iconic symbol of London.And London Tower is often mistaken for London Bridge,the next bridge upstream.

Edinburgh-Holyrood Palace

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace,is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.And Queen Elizabeth usually spends one week here at the beginning of each summer,where she carries out a range of official engagements and ceremonies.

Here are some photos showing how the palace look below.

Royal Dinning Room

The Great Gallery

The King's Bedchamber

Anteroom

Mary's Bedchamber

Holyrood Abbey

And the Garden.

Edinburgh-Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is the second most populous city in Scotland and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom.

And here's the view of Edinburgh Old Town.

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of the Edinburgh,Scotland from it's position on the Castle Rock. And the Military Tattoo is also held in here every August. And here are some photos I shot in the Edinburgh Castle.

You can enjoy the whole view of Edinburgh from the castle.

And here's the view of street.

You can also visit the castle and wonder how the royal family's life would be.

2015年4月4日星期六

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Shakespeare's story begins in the heart of England,in Stratford-upon-Avon.Here, in and around Stratford-upon-Avon,offer you entry into the historic and beautiful houses and gardens with which William Shakespeare was associated.There is history,work,life and even time about Shakespeare.

Sometimes,you may see actors playing works from Shakespeare or introducing information about the place.

Cambridge

Punting in Cambridge is consider to be the best way to explore this ancient city and is like a trip through time. Your punt tour takes you down the river and your guides explains the history and jokes about all the bridges and colleges as you go.