THE MONUMENT, LONDON, COMMEMORATES THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON IN 1666. THE MONUMENT WAS BUILT BETWEEN 1671-1677. IT IS 203 FEET FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, THE EXACT DISTANCE TO PUDDING LANE WHERE THE FIRE BROKE OUT.
YOU CAN CLIMB THE 311 STEPS TO THE VIEWING PLATFORM TO GET MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF LONDON.
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I like the photographs and I also like how you give the little bits of history too. Great stuff - keep it up!
ReplyDeleteAwesome-I had never heard of this before. Very fascinating and what a view!
ReplyDeleteHi Puzzled,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I feel a little history gives the photo a little more interest.
Hi Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased that you liked the history. Thanks for looking in.
It looks like one of those staffs that Roman or Greek rulers carried in their hand to denote power.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. But for completeness, we'll need a shot from the top! :)
ReplyDeleteHi L.D.,
ReplyDeleteYou know, I never thought of that until you suggested it. Well done!
Hi Rick,
ReplyDeleteYou are quite right, but they were closing for the day when I arrived. Next time I go to London, I will go to the top and take a photo. The last time I went to the top, was about 30years ago.
Hi Gewntman,
ReplyDeleteDon't wait another 30 years! :)
Hi Rick,
ReplyDeleteI certainly won't!