Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Pubs with no Beer - London Lockdown Day 38

The days are zipping by! The dreaded cabin fever has not hit yet, even though it would be appreciated if we could spread our wings a little further. But as someone said once, “We no complain!”. 
One of the many emerging delights visible in our wanderings! Beautiful yellow peony rose.

A daily walk has been possible where we have enjoyed the rapid changes, in the parks and gardens, due to spring. The “navigator and co-driver” has been a little “superior” in attitude when the weekly report from the FitBits has placed her on top of the chart for a number of weeks now. 

The co-driver and current Steps Champion!
Thought I would catch up on a few steps by placing my FitBit on Leelou’s collar for a while! 
The wonderful wisteria is just amazing around the streets.
 Saturday saw the commemoration of  ANZAC Day in Australia - highlights of the “driveways and candles” method was reported on the BBC’s evening news. Even the park we frequent on our walks had Aussie and Kiwi flags on the flag pole. 
Flags at St Peters Square Park.
 Keeping in mind the government’s requirements for social distancing, we were able to meet up with Kevan and Maddie over the weekend. It had been a few weeks since we had been able to do this. They both looked extremely well - both enjoying the working from home routine. 
Maddie keeping up he fitness regime!
Perhaps, the two dogs, Chilli and Leelou, enjoyed the outing as much as the dry-noses!
James , Chilli and Leelou! 

Thirsty work!
On the way down to the Thames we pass the massive Fuller’s brewery. There has been beer brewed here for the past 350 years. There are a number of pubs surrounding the brewery. One such is The Mawson Arms commemorating the 17th century Mawson family who owned the brewery, and were associated with the  rapid development of the brewery,  as we know it today. 
The Mawson Arms and Fox and Hound - two pubs stood on this site in earlier times. Unfortunately, closed at the moment. 
Prior to this being a brewery, The Mawson Arms was the home of the great English poet and essayist, Alexander Pope - considered to be second only to Shakespeare in the poet’s league table. 

Greek Athlete - bronze statue in St Peters Square Park

Critter captured - the energetic squirrel. 

The lovely lilac. 

St Peter’s Square Park - the majestic Horse Chestnut Trees are starting to bloom in the park. 
A very busy time - have been able to finish my grandfather’s story, One of the Best. 
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1 comment:

  1. Lyn Taylor30 April 2020 at 11:41

    Hello, hello, hello. So lovely to catch up with you again, and really enjoying my travels around London with you. Its so darn pretty, and aren't you enjoying the best weather. So happy that everything is working out well for you guys, and that you are having quality and special family time. Maddie looks well, you all look well, and the doggies are "delicious". All good here, lockdown is becomming a way of life, with the odd trip out for shopping essentials and the chemist. Seems like I have had a tank full of gas forever. Sharon teaching in a very odd way, only about 8 grade 5 kids at school, so 4 teachers are sharing the duty, but doing a lot online as well. I'm crocheting and knitting hair bands for her to hide the grey hairs that are coming in fast now that the "dyeing" days are over. Its a fit of fun and something else to do. We have also enjoyed a brilliant autumn so far, tho temps due to drop from tomorrow to about 4 overnight and low 20's thru the day. Expecting a storm and some good rain later today. We are very dry again. Will keep your blog address now, and not leave it so long in keeping up with your travels, so lovely to hear from you. Take care and the all important keep smiling. Lots of Love L&B xxxxxxxxxxxx

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