England Photo gallery

 Kensington Palace, London, England

September 2024.

As I traveled through London, my husband and I wanted to walk the Kensington Palace grounds. 

The grounds are open to the public for free.

The palace grounds has many formal gardens and lots of walking-jogging paths for people and their leashed pets.

I did not visit the interior of the palace due to lack of time. But the palace itself looks wonderful to see.

Here are ome of my favorite photos of this area.

Kensington Palace, London, England.

Kengsington Palace, London, England.

Swans in the Kensington Palace pond, London, England.

The Queen with Kensington Palace, London, England.

"Fun" Kensington Palace grounds, London, England.

Egyptain Geese, Kensington Palace grounds
Italian garden, London, England.

Italian Garden, Kensinton Palace, London, England.

Italian Garden, Kensington Palace grounds, London, England.

In honor & memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, ambassador for humanitarian causes.
This statue was erected at the Sunken garden, at Kensington Palace, July 1, 2021.

Sunken Garden, Kensington Palace, London, England.

Kensington Palace grounds, London, England.

Dover, England

While I planned this England trip, time after time, I saw people on the internet saying, "Don't bother going to Dover. It's not a pretty town. Go to the Cotswolds instead!

We found Dover, England  a wonderful place to visit with kind, friendly people who were there to help if you needed it.

I'm really happy we took a days trip to Dover, England!

In World War II, Dover England had been extremely damaged by bombs that constantly bombarded it.

Over 10,000 buildings had been damaged or destroyed and over 215 civilians were killed.

Dover Castle and it's underground tunnels, throughout history, played a huge role in safeguarding Dover and the ports.

Dover Castle

Was built sometime after the Norman Conquest 1066.

On our way up to Dover Castle.

Still walking up the hill to Dover Castle.

The views at the top of the hills overlooking the English Channel.

Dover Castle.

O.k. I'm from a different country. I enjoyed this sight of a English postal box. So different from the usual ones I'm around.

Peverell's Gate, Dover Castle.

The look of autumn to me. Growing wild on the groundsd of Dover Castle.

Dover Castle buildings, includes the prison.

While waiting at the Dover tunnels, an officer of World War II or is it a spirit, allowed me to photograph him. His heavy wool uniform must of felt cozy on that chilly autumn day.
I want to thank this kind man for allowing me to photograph him.

A secrete staircase! Where does it lead? Apples at the bottom, fermenting.

Ahhhh, following the secrete steps, I came upon this secret area that soliders at one time used.

                             

The prison at Dover Castle.

                                   

I found another secrete doorway. This secrete doorway is under the Lighthouse. The Lighthouse was transformed into the Bell Tower of St. Mary de Castro church.

  

                           

St. Mary de Castro church served the military community for many centuries. St. Mary de Castro was built around 1000 AD for the Anglo-Saxon.
This church is still in service, holding Sunday morning services at 10 am.

                             

The interior of St. Mary de Castro church is simply elegant. Notice the thin bricks at the ceiling- these were Roman bricks. The two flags (Colours hanging) were once carried by the 1st Battalion, the New York and Lancester Regiment. Placed here June 23, 1957.

                       

Many lovely stained-glass windows in St. Mary de Castro church.

                      

Looking through one of the castle windows. Imagine being one of the royalty or head military men, overlooking the English Channel. 

                           

Drawbridge, Dover Castle.

                             

Dover Castle. Notice how thick the walls are. Walls can measure up to 21 feet thick in places.

                            

Dover Castle.

Dover city, England

                         

One of the many buildings that, I'm guessing, that had been bombed during World War II. This building appeared to be a lovely church.
A reminder to all of us, how war destroys not only lovely buildings, towns, cities, animals, and plants, but war also destroys people- our friends, family, neighbors, and cultures.

                       

As we made our way down the hill to Dover city, we shared this wonderul path with a large, school group of teenagers.

                            

The White Cliffs of Dover! If we had traveled a bit further, we could of seen some huge, brilliant white cliffs.

                         

The shore line in Dover looks like sand from a distance. But once we started walking the shoreline, it was actually these rich colored stones, shells, and sea plants.

  

                              

Historical meets up with modern!

                   

I love the way this building looked. Old, historical, paint chipping-off. This of all the history many of these buildings have witnessed. To the left is the Rifle monument.

           

                         

A wonderful sight to see while walking Dover city. In the background, Dover Castle reminds us that she is there to help us whenever there is conflict in the area. 

                     

I love this view of the port with the sail boats. 

We totally enjoyed Dover, England. We took one day, traveling from London to Dover by train. But I'd have to say, it would of been nice to have stayed at least 3 days instead. 




The Tower of London, London, England

Outside the Tower of London.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London had a zoo! Keeping many exotic animals. Statues of a Lion and Lioness.

Tower of London

Old meets new! The Tower of London bridge overlooking some of London's high rises.

The Royal Guard are a military branch serving only the Royal Family. Here a guard watches over these houses built inside the Tower of London walls. There appeared to be someone or someones living here.

Armor room

The Royal Guards are a branch of the military in England, only serving the Royal family. The guards are not to be approached or touched! They are military men doing their jobs.

Inside the Tower of London.

Six resident Ravens were kept on the grounds of the Tower of London and kingdom. If they were to leave, it was the belief the kingdom and Tower of London would fall. Charles II was thought to be the first to insist on having the Ravens here.  

The Royal Raven

Bronze 24-Powder Cannon.

The Tower Bridge

The crowds outside of the Tower of London and waiting to enter the building where the Crown Jewels are kept can be quite time consuming.

Walking the inner streets of the Tower of London.

The Tower of London Bridge

It is said some of the most powerful enemies to the kingdom were brought through the Traitor's Gate.
Sir Thomas More, Sir Walter Raleigh, Queen Elizabeth I before being queen, and possibly Queen Anne Boleyn.  

Butlers Wharf, south bank of the river Thames.

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