Friday, 24 February 2012

Borough Market

Borough Market in Southwark London is the largest fruit and vegetable market in London. The market dates back around 1014 and today is a vibrant market showcasing food and produce from all over the UK and Europe. The market operates under the arches of the train viaduct near London Bridge.
Many of the stalls have free tastings and also cook on site showcasing the produce.



Borough Market


Fresh Rabbits









Tarts




Local Pottery




One of the many pie stands




Fresh Fish




Mushrooms






Vegetables







Wednesday, 22 February 2012

London

Work brings us to London combined with 2 full weekends to sight see allowing us to enjoy the city. The weather is quite mild during the day but early morning and late afternoon brings chilly weather. It is a good time to visit with the Parks and Gardens having a winter look and signs of Spring is around the corner with daffodils and other Spring bulbs starting to flower.


It has been really nice having winter meals of soups and roasts sitting in one of the many pubs with an open fire blazing (Although you need to unlayer as pubs and shops are so over heated.)
We ventured out to Windsor on the weekend and viewed Windsor Castle and  the surrounding High St which has interesting shops and restored buildings.
Even though we have both seen the big ticket items like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace before it was nice to do a quick viewing of these sights again.




Big Ben


Guards At Whitehall






Old and New London





Snowdrops in Hyde Park






Westminster Abbey





Windsor Castle





Guards at Buckingham Palace with Winter uniforms