London and Thornbury Castle videos! All of our Thornbury Castle videos are available here, as well as day trips from Thornbury Castle and highlights of our visit to London. What a fantastic experience this was! A real 500 year castle where King Henry VIII lived for a while. History involving beheadings and sieges. THE actual ruins where it all happened! It was very easy to get caught up in the moment. Enjoy the videos of the Thornbury Castle!
Thornbury Castle Montage
Snuba in St Thomas! OK, the video is just of us snorkeling, but the adventure was to snuba. Someday I'll invest in a submersible video camera. Snuba is a combination of SNorkle and scUBA. You wear a weight belt, and learn how to breathe using a scuba-style regulator before you submerge 20 feet below the surface. Your air tank is in a small raft on the surface, and you are connected by a truly unobtrusive hose. Very exhilarating, if you've never done more than snorkel before. My favorite part was swimming above and thru someone else's bubbles.
A collection of pictures which didn't fit into any other easy category from our trip to Thornbury Castle and London, England. We start with waiting to go to Thornbury Castle in the Philly airport. Then there's some pictures driving around the delightful English Countryside. Our kids relaxing in the hotel room, and on the train to the plane. Clearly, a "Daddy's so proud" portfolio! Copyleft music by Markovich. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
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London, England travel: Hyde Park / Kensington Palace / Royal Albert Hall slideshow
Hyde Park, plus Kensington Gardens, have a combined area of over 625 acres right in the middle of London. Beautiful! Kensington Palace is the Royal residence set inside Kensington Gardens, and Princess Diana remained there after her marriage ended and until the day of her death. Her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, went to local nursery and pre-preparatory schools in Notting Hill, which is a short drive away. Lastly, we are outside the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, an arts venue dedicated to Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert. It is situated in the South Kensington area of London , England. Thanks, Wikipedia! Copyleft music by Rogg Maddeford Duo. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels,
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London, England travel: Westminster Abbey / Trafalgar Square slideshow
Westminster Abbey in London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In and around Trafalgar Square, The 18ft high statue of Nelson sits on 151ft of granite. The column was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The English Chamber Orchestra gets it's name from Trafalgar Square's St Martin-in-the-Fields church, in which its first concert was performed. For all you classical music fans, this is where Sir Neville Marriner started! Copyleft music by Rogg Maddeford Duo. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
Trafalgar Square and the statue of Lord Nelson in London, England. Trafalgar Square is a square in London that commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars according to Wikipedia. Sir Edwin Landseer's Lions guard the outside diagonals of Nelson's Column. Much more interesting in person than in a written description; hopefully this video gives you a feel for the place. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
London, England travel: Westminster Abbey. This is the traditional location for coronations and burials of English Monarchs. The official name is "The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster" but it is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey. They don't encourage photography so it's not the best video, but you can get the flavor of the place. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
Tower of London slideshow. Amongst many other attributes, The Tower is the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom , which were amazing to look at but photos were not permitted. Copyleft music by James Shuttleworth. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
Tower of London. Actually a series of towers surrounded by a double wall. Officially called "Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London", more commonly known as the Tower of London. This historic monument is located in central London, England on the north bank of the River Thames. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
On (In?) the London Eye. This was kind of a hazy day, but still the views were spectacular. Copyleft music by Orb Gettarr. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
On the London Eye, one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
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London, England travel: Piccadilly Circus and surrounding area slideshow
Piccadilly Circus and surrounding area of central London slideshow. Walking about: the fun things to see. Piccadilly Circus is close to major shopping and entertainment areas in a central location at the heart of the West End of London. Its status as a major traffic intersection has made Piccadilly Circus a busy meeting point and a tourist attraction in its own right. Walking around London. Royal Academy of Art Courtyard. Copyleft music by Aray. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
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London, England travel: Piccadilly Circus and surrounding area
Piccadilly Circus and surrounding area. "Piccadilly Circus is a famous traffic intersection and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster . Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly (the "circus" refers to "circular open space at a street junction"), it now links directly to the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue as well as the Haymarket, Coventry Street (onwards to Leicester Square) and Glasshouse Street." - Wikipedeia. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
The British Museum in London, England. Our feet felt like we saw each of the 13 Million objects on display. Very much worth the visit. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! Copyleft music by Laurie Laptop (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
To the top of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England! From here we are given a splendid and very windy view of London. St. Paul's Cathedral has been used in many movies as an establishing shot for a London scene. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
London, England travel: St. Paul's Cathedral slideshow. Very difficult to get the proper perspective from still photographs. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! Copyleft music by Markovich. (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
London, England travel. We visit St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the iconic figures of the London skyline. This is one of the largest churches in the world, although there's an issue as to whether the place is a 'church' or 'cathedral' or 'basicala' etc. In any case, this place is impressive! They're not too keen on filming, so less than ideal photography. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
London, England travel. The kid's pictures, from the tour bus or in the Tate Modern museum, always give a unique perspective. It shows what they see. Sometimes the "mistakes" are the most interesting, and might have been found inside the Tate Modern! This was more than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! Copyleft music by Cold Elf. (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
London, England travel: London Bus Tour. Lots of famous landmarks visible on this tour. This was a good overview tour of London, and gave us a good idea of where things were in relation to each other. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
London, England travel. A slideshow of pictures obtained from London Taxi Cabs and from the tour bus. We saw a Pagan parade outside British Museum, and we saw a lot of London from the tour bus. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! Copyleft music by Carl Leth. (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
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