Thought I’d share a few pics of our trip to London last weekend. To celebrate our 36th wedding anniversary we went to see Motown, the Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End. I must say, the musical was excellent and the cast were all extremely talented, especially the little boy who played Michael Jackson. This show is recommended for fans of Motown music, which includes hits from Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. Of course it also focused on Berry Gordy’s early years, as he tried to carry out his father’s advice to ‘be the best that you can be’ (sound advice in my opinion!).
After having dinner in the Strand Palace Hotel, we walked along the Strand to Trafalgar Square. I had to laugh at the ‘Do Not Enter’ sign in the middle of one of the fountains there. There was a time when I was about 18 or 19 when I would come here with a group of friends on New Year’s Eve, sing and dance, kiss a few policemen, and dare each other to jump in the fountains. Some of us did (I’m not saying anything more), but now nobody’s allowed to for our safety, and the world is a sadder place for it.
Osyth said:
Oh I loved this … when I was 19-21 I lived in a mansion block that runs between St Martin’s Lane and Charing X Road – Trafalgar Square was my local and of course I jumped in the fountains and sat on the lions and did all those things that we did when we were impetuous and ready to change the world. Actually – correction …. I still would given the chance. And change the world!
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Stevie Turner said:
Good for you! Thanks for your comment.
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Bernadette said:
What a wonderful way to celebrate a long time marriage. I once spent New Years Eve in London and it was magical.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Bernadette. Yes, we’ll be up there at Westminster on New Year’s Eve soaking up the atmosphere. We love it!
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Fabiola Garcia said:
What a dream will be to me to be able to visit London. Bucket list!
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The Opening Sentence said:
That hotel looks a bit swish.
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s lovely. We’ve stayed there several times and they’re always reasonably priced. They do a lovely carvery too and afternoon tea with the crusts cut off the bread!
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The Opening Sentence said:
Crusts removed! A dying art.
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robjodiefilogomo said:
Well congrats on the anniversary!
What a delightful way to enjoy it!
It was probably too cold to jump in the fountain anyways??? But how cute it brings back those great memories!
jodie
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Stevie Turner said:
Great memories of celebrating New Year’s Eve back in 1975, 1976 and 1977 when I was young and silly!
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robjodiefilogomo said:
Nothing wrong with being silly—-life’s too short to be so serious all the time (of course, it’s taken me a long time to realize this!!)
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thejuicenut said:
Sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing your anniversary night out ☺️
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Clive said:
Glad you had such a good time and celebrated your anniversary in a special way 😊
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watchingthedaisies said:
I lived in London for near on a year and loved to go see a great musical. Thank you for sharing the joys of this great city.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for your comment. We try and get to the West End at least once or twice a year. I love it.
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