We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
I had a wonderful time visiting Hampton Court Palace. To be honest, I was a little underwhelmed at first. The outside of the palace looked relatively plain compared to many of the other historical sites we had visited before, and although it was massive, none of its features really stood out to me. While impressive, …
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When I visited the National Portrait Gallery in London, looking for an artwork to write about, nothing caught my eyes at first. While many of the paintings were very beautiful, and I could see their masterful creation, the nobles and knights just blended together as I walked through the museum. That was, until I walked …
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Since I consumed a variety of different foods during my time in London, I will be going over my absolute favorites!
WOOHOO! LONDON!!!!!! YEEEESSES!Now that I’ve gotten the unprofessional, but justified, giddiness out of the way – Okay, yeah, London has been pretty rad.Over our first week in the city, we have trekked to many-an interesting spot, seeing an array of markets, theatres, and pieces of architecture and history. This culminated in our visit to a …
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Hamlet: All Hail to the King has easily become one of my favorite shows that I’ve seen on this trip. The tragic storytelling portrayed through contemporary dance set alongside the emotive music from the rock band, Radiohead’s 6th album was explosive. The complexities of the new King, Claudius’s corruption, Gertrude’s emotional entrapment, Ophelia’s despair, and …
The markets of London are like nothing I have ever encountered before. Within one square mile, there are more cultures represented than there are within 50 miles of my home town. From Egyptian jewelry, to Indian fashion, to Palestinian pottery, to Jamaican cuisine, one can find almost every sector of the world showcased in their …
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I love scrappy theatre. I love low budget theatre. I love a theater where a group of individuals take a script and make something out of so very little. Don’t get me wrong, I love the glitz and glamor and awe of a high budget show as well. But there’s just something magical about having …
Strolling through the gorgeous and historic church, Westminster abbey was a glorious sight to see. While making our way through the vast interior, I came across a few burials and monuments dedicated to people whom are worth writing and learning about. Between the graves of celebrated scientists, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton, the ashes of …
The London Markets – a true staple of the city and something that people come from far and wide to see. They have not disappointed! The markets in London have been a highlight of the trip and are home to some of my favorite memories so far – like eating yummy food with friends, finding …
Our visit to Westminster Abbey was fascinating. It would have been worth it just to see Britain’s oldest door, but the abbey held so much more. One of those things was the people, specifically the many historical figures interred in the abbey. I walked by the coffins of so many monarchs, but it wasn’t just …
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Theatre in London U of A 