We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
June 19th, 2022 My time in Stratford-Upon-Avon has been nothing short of picturesque. Walking down the streets and alleyways where Shakespeare spent parts of his life has been rewarding in and of itself. The town differs from London dramatically, and while I love London for being the great vibrant city it is, I definitely appreciate …
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June 16th, 2022 With our last day in London being today, I was excited to start the day off at the Victoria and Albert Museum. I remember passing by this museum on our coach tour on our first day here, and I was excited to find out that we would be coming back there! Going …
June 13th, 2022 For my fringe theatre experience, I -along with the rest of the group- watched Lift. Besides the plot of the musical, I was surprised by the environment, and how I interacted with the production itself. While I did not care for the plot much, I did appreciate the intimacy of the room, …
June 13th, 2022 After spending a few weeks in London, I have been lucky enough to venture over to Borough Market twice. The first time, I had a BBQ wrap and then a German dessert: Bienenstich. The second time, I finally achieved my goal of getting a toastie! It was definitely more than I expected, …
June 8th, 2022 After reading and studying The Glass Menagerie in class the week before we left for the trip, I was really excited to have the opportunity to see it on West End, as the production was starring Amy Adams. Being passionate about studying the US South, I feel as though Williams wrote this …
June 7th, 2022 After touring Westminster Abbey, I totally understood why Molly said there was a clear difference in Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral. While I awed over Westminster’s architecture and history, I can see how St. Paul’s is considered the people’s church, while Westminster Abbey is deemed for royals. Its longstanding history is …
Today was our first day trip! I adore London, but I was really excited to get out of the city for the day and go somewhere that was not a gigantic city. Plus, I was excited to learn more about the Roman influences on Bath and England itself. To be honest, I had no clue …
June 3rd, 2022 This afternoon, and this entire day really, is one that I will remember for a long time to come. I started the morning attending a fancy brunch where we unknowingly spent 10 quid on water. However, the waffle and bacon I had were absolutely incredible, and I genuinely want to know their …
May 31st, 2022 After reflecting on my time at the National Gallery, I have not only contrasted the museum to the Tate Modern’s, but I have ultimately found a deeper appreciation for older pieces of art. Having taken two art history courses in my life, I have realized that it is easy to think of …
May 30th, 2022 Today our group visited the Tate Modern Museum; one of the largest modern art museums in the world! It was incredibly fascinating to view so many pieces and modes of art, especially with the number of installations that the museum had. Two pieces of art that stuck out to me were Meredith …
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