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Royal Pavilion
After checking out the pier we went to explore Brighton and found the Royal Pavilion. While the other girls bought tickets for the rides on the pier, two of us headed into the city and wandered around downtown. We made our way through the streets and stumbled upon the Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion began building in 1787 and was completed in 1823. In 1815 John Nash extended and redesigned the exterior of the building and Frederick Crace and Robert Jones designed the extravagant interior. This building is gorgeous and the park that surrounds the pavilion is lovely. The large trees and beautifully manicured lawns made for the perfect backdrop for…
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Brighton Pier
We had the most gorgeous weather on our day trip to Brighton Pier. To get from London to Brighton, we grabbed a train from Clapham Junction. The short ride along the bright green fields was lovely, especially in the morning. Upon leaving the station we immediately headed towards the ocean. Being close to the ocean is one of the reasons I moved to Halifax and Vancouver, there is nothing like the smell of salt water and the cool breeze. The pebble beach is stunning, and because it was slightly cool, not very crowded. Fun fact: I was looking on the Brighton website and learned there is “apparently around 614,600,000 pebbles on…
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View from the Top of Greenwich
I missed these last photos of the view from the top of Greenwich. The walk up was beautiful, the paths were covered by large trees and the lawns were perfectly manicured. The hill was fairly steep but the view was worth it. At the top there is a planetarium and astronomy centre. The buildings are stunning, and some are free to explore. We walked through the Royal Observatory and up to the telescope. Originally, our plan was to see the Meridan Line but that section was not free. You can catch a glimpse of it from outside the gates though. There is a lot to see at the top of the…
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Fall Colours in Greenwich
As we walked back down the hill we saw the beautiful fall colours in Greenwich. We walked through the beautiful Greenwich park, following the sounds of live music, and ended up on the other side of the hill. The music ended up being a festival, unfortunately, so we just continued down the hill. I love how old the buildings are in London, each one has a personality, it’s gorgeous. This is the perfect place to go on a nice day, the park is huge and the view from the top is incredible. For more information on Greenwich, click here.
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University of Greenwich
The second stop on our day in Greenwich was the University of Greenwich. The Old Royal Naval College is the birthplace of King Henry VIII, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. This gorgeous campus sits along the Thames with long roads and perfectly manicured lawns. When I was told about Greenwich the University wasn’t mentioned and every time I speak about it no one really cares. The campus made a huge impression on my friend and I, and if we had more time we would have explored the campus further. The best part by far was the painted hall. It is “recognized as the greatest piece of decorative painting…
