A bright day for our walk from Tower Hill to London Bridge
and a small group of keen photographers assembled outside Wetherspoons ready
for an excursion into the unknown (or at least unseen by the casual passerby)
parts of the city.
Starting with a look at the excellent sculptural reliefs of
the Marine War Memorial and then moving onto the contrasting buildings of
Trinity House and the Port of London Authority.
A short walk, passing the much rebuilt church of All Hallows
by the Tower, brought us to the river frontage of the Custom House and the old
Billingsgate Fish Market building. Viewing Tower Bridge and the Thames from a
distance.
Crossing over the road to the surviving tower of St Dunstan
in the East, some photos taken in the shell of the old church. Up to Eastcheap
to see a group of Victorian Buildings with interesting detailing. Then a coffee
break and a chance to review photos that had been taken so far.
The last leg covered a selection of various buildings
before coming to The Monument and a look at the large allegorical relief on the
base. Then onto London Bridge with Adelaide House and Fishmongers Hall opposite
each other – very different buildings.
Finally, reflection on how the new Shard building looks in
relationship to its surroundings in Southwark – I like it, a far better design
than some of the other new office buildings in London.
An enjoyable PhotoWalk and one that will be repeated on
Sunday 10th June.
