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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
14th August 1948 The first Summer Olympics to be held since 1936, were closed in London.
14th August 1941 Josef Jakobs, German spy, executed in Tower of London
14th August 1903 Born today: Ronald Stewart, CEO (London Brick Co)
14th August 1867 Forsyte Saga author John Galsworthy was born in Kingston Upon Thames.
14th August 1802 Poet and novelist Letitia Elizabeth Landon (LEL) was born in Chelsea, London.
Time to shine a light
A giant sundial that will take you through history
Location: Tower sundial
Description: When you exit the underground at Tower Hill and walk towards the bridge there is a relaxation area with a giant sundial in the centre.
Around the base in a circle is a history of London in engraved bronze plaques going from 400 bc when London was founded through the black plague, Guy Fawkes, the Battle of Britain right through almost until the present day.
Lots of scenes to photograph.
Tagged in this Tour: Curios
Tagged in this Tour: Quirky London
Quirky
Ranking This Month: 1361/2778
Pages Hit This Month: 27
Link to This Page: http://www.shadyoldlady.com/location/2174
Credits: http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/history/sundial.htm
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A giant sundial that will take you through history |
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