London 2021 #7 ... The Last Part

[debris4spike]

I am sure you are glad to read that this is the last part of my London posts (until next year, of course!!)

These are of 2 different locations, both of which I have been to most times that I have been in London.

The first is The Wallace collection - which is just off Oxford Street, a combination stately home, museum & art gallery.  And, as you can see, if you ever get the chance then it is truly worth a vist (and they have a nice coffee shop)








I just love this desk

I am not a great follower of fashion, but am glad life is easier now













One of the many displays are of arms and armoury ... and they have the oldest full set of equine armour (although that gallery was closed for maintanance this visit)




And the last set of images are from my favourite ... The VandA ... enjoy


For any who are observant, you can see some WWII damage around the outside of the building



Sweet box belonging to Robert Dudley, 1579

Ice Chest 1750

Chair with revolving seat, 1760



Beer Jug, 1800

Plate from 800AD

From 750AD

Teapot, 1750



There is a huge selection of "casts" which were made by the Victorians ... so they could see the history of the world, without leaving London






So that's me done with the London trip for this year ... and, yes, I would go back tomorrow given the chance.

Comments

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Those are two of my very favourite places in London, too.

[debris4spike]

They are both just so fascinating ... however many times you visit

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing these lovely objects!

[debris4spike]

They are both just so fascinating ... however many times you visit

[silverusagi]

*adding Wallace Collection to my list*

[debris4spike]

Actually I "discovered" it from reading someone-else's LJ ... it really is worth a visit