Today our adventure started at the museum of Winston Churchill’s underground war rooms.

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These rooms were located in the deep basement of a government office building not far from the House of Parliament. It was interesting to learn that these rooms were actually prepared prior to Britain entering into war with Germany. The government felt that war was inevitable so they began preparing for the worst. The floors in the building above the war rooms were reinforced with steel & several feet of concrete to help create a “bomb-proof” shelter for Churchill & key staff.

The museum is exceptionally well done.

After our tour of the war rooms we walked up to Trafalgar Square & then went in search of a pub to have some lunch. We also stopped briefly at Canada House which was very close to the Square.

Surprisingly there was no Tim’s at this location so we continued our search for a nice pub.

Once we had recharged we walked through St James’s Park to Buckingham Palace. Lots of people around the palace gates but no sign of the Queen. I was going to ask one of the Palace Guards if Her Majesty would consider having us in for afternoon tea but thought better of it. 🙂

Next we walked again through St James’s Park to Westminster Abbey to attend the Evensong Service. The park is beautiful.

Prior going to the church service we walked around the outside of the House of Parliament.

This was a very full day. We were ready for a good rest & a hot soak in the tub after we got back to our hotel room.

Cheers!