Monday 28 November 2011

London on a July Sunday Pt.2



Having come across the bridge onto the South Bank we see the Globe Theatre. It is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse, first built in 1599, where Shakespeare worked and for which he wrote many of his greatest plays








photograph from website as obviously one is not allowed in during performances



The foyer area is modern and quite a contrast









walking back to the bridge - seen here behind the Silver Birch


Where we wonder if she has changed her mind!!
But no, all is well - just waiting for a film crew 



The invisible man



The old and the new





Lots more to come on this day yet
St. Paul's Cathedral next





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12 comments:

  1. Elizabeth28 November 2011 at 18:30

    As ever, a delight to visit London with you!
    I have yet to go to the Globe.
    Must do so on next London visit.

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  2. DeniseinVA28 November 2011 at 18:45

    Lovely photos of London. I haven't been there in over 30 years. Would love to take a trip back sometime.

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  3. Vee28 November 2011 at 21:26

    The Globe Theater was very interesting. If they had that much space, I'm truly impressed. An interesting group of folks this day...a bride, an invisible man, Alan watching the bride carefully. =)

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  4. I'm mostly known as 'MA'28 November 2011 at 21:39

    I loved all the pictures but the one with the contrast of the old and the new really got my eye. It's nice to see that lovely July day. It's a cold and rainy one here today.

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  5. Sara at Come Away With Me28 November 2011 at 22:28

    There is an "Old Globe" theatre in San Diego's Balboa Park that I've visited, patterned after the original one of centuries ago. The Musician and I saw the London Globe when we crossed the bridge toward Tate Modern one day, but didn't get around to walking over to it for a closer look. So I appreciate your photos here!

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  6. Lorrie29 November 2011 at 01:04

    London has so much history. I'd love to visit the Globe Theatre one day.

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  7. Bishop Stone29 November 2011 at 02:39

    Looks so lovely, I walked over the brides bridge and am happy to finally see what it looks like inside shakespears theatre. We drove past it many times but did not have time to enter. So thanksyou for the tour of london.

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  8. Lorraine Young Pottery29 November 2011 at 22:04

    The invisible man now him I like!

    :-} Lorraine

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  9. AM Zafaran30 November 2011 at 12:31

    The Globe Theater looks fantastic. Great to be able to see it with you.
    Yes, The Invisible Man looks intriguing!:)
    Hope Alan is fine.

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  10. Trisha30 November 2011 at 15:09

    Thanks Barbara for sharing these photos with us. I can just imagine the history behind the Globe Theatre. It is so beautiful. I really like the invisible man, too.
    Blessings.

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  11. Midwest to Midlands1 December 2011 at 11:59

    Nice to revisit that area of London with you on your photo tour. You saw some interesting things. I didn't discover that area until last year and I'm looking forward to a return trip.

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  12. Needled Mom3 December 2011 at 16:17

    The contrast is stark looking from the old to the new. One wonders if they would even be able to hire the craftmen of old.

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