We didn't bring a guidebook with us today so had to wing it once our original plans were foiled. On our way back in from Wimbledon, we decided to return to our favourite London Museum for an hour or so. We also find the area, The Barbican, interesting. This area was badly damaged during WWII and in the 60's a huge restoration project took place. Commercial, residential, and arts complexes took nearly 20 years to complete but the results are impressive. It is an amazing series of buildings with raised walks that meander amongst them and look over playgrounds, parks, and offices. One walkway takes you from the underground station over top busy roads to the London Museum with a similar raised entrance. The old city wall crops up here and there.
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| Pride of ownership demonstrated by the elaborate balcony gardens |
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| Playground with older kids playing basketball on a nearby court. |
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| Offices below the walkway |
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| Drought-proof gardens alongside part of the walkway |
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| Looking straight down the street from above to the Museum |
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| A number of high-rises in amongst the lower buildings |
Yes!
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