Home after a lovely day spent with my friend, and ex-colleague, Vicky.
We were heading for the V&A, and the opportunity to look at and take pictures of the Queen Mother’s Gates, a present to her on her eightieth birthday, was a nice start.
They are a beautiful, fanciful; as frothy as the QM’s famous gauzy floating outfits. We touched and looked, and pointed out our favourite bits. I took some snaps.
We turned, and saw this:
Trying to hurry closer, I took this blurry photo:
and then they were gone.
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Those gates are incredibly beautiful……as for the guards – they are too! One of the most fun experiences David and I had in London in 1990 on our honeymoon was watching the changing of the guards and getting it all on film. So very grand.
Pam
I didn’t know you had honeymooned in London, Pam. Great choice, brilliant city!
I love the gates, but apparently they caused some controversy.
There are always people who will moan about something different from boring convention – I love the metalwork and I bet Queenie Mum did too, thanks for sharing, I’ve never seen them.
I think they are stunning. Not sure how the QM reacted.
HNY
I haven’t seen these for ages Isobel, they are indeed beautiful. As for the guards, I feel that song coming on……….”They’re changing guards at Buckingham palace……”
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Great snaps Isobel! I love those black horses 🙂 I am trying to get caught up, missed my morning visits here. Picked up a new zippy laptop yesterday and just getting everything in order so I can zip around again. I missed my favorite blogs 🙂 Enjoy your day!
Great photos Isobel! Happy New Year!!