Have just returned from a week in London – hence the blogging silence – will post more pictures and some thoughts, but to start here are a few. I met up for a delightful tea and afternoon of sight-seeing with Tony Grant, of the blog London Calling [alas! he just lately removed it from the blogsphere] – Tony now writes regularly for Vic at Jane Austen’s World, where you can see his pictures and posts on Austen’s England [see his latest on The Library of an 18th-century Gentleman and also today’s post at Jane Austen Today on Brighton Pier.]
As I did the unbelievable, mind-boggling error of leaving my camera in the hotel, I have only this one photo of Tony and I [taken by an obliging passer-by on Tony’s camera] to prove that we actually met up!
Here we are in front of Henry Austen’s home/office at 10 Henrietta Street where Jane stayed!
I went back a few days later to get a photograph of the plaque on the building:
Many thanks to Tony for a lovely day of walking around London – I find that it was all the more satisfying because I DID forget my camera – one ceases to look at everything from the inside of that little box, framing all in view for just the right shot – so everything seen remains all the more etched in my memory.
More to come – museums, plays, walking, walking, walking in search of Austen in Regency London – and in perfect sunshine all week! Stay tuned!
Westminster Abbey
Jane Austen in Vermont 
Why didn’t you call me to go with you????
LikeLike
Ha Marti! – didn’t you just go?? – we can always go again!
LikeLike
What doe that have to do with anything? I go with my cousin who is not interested in seeing anything Ausitn.
Marti
LikeLike
Ha! Marti – yes traveling with a non-Austen fanatic does limit one’s itinerary, doesn’t it?! – maybe we should figure something out for another trip – I am quite ready to go back!
LikeLike
Thanks for a wonderful afternoon, Deb. It was great to meet you.
Tony
LikeLike
Thanks Tony! – and for the picture as well! – great fun walking around London with you – and for taking me to the Geffrye – my next post… stay tuned!
Best to you,
Deb
LikeLike
Oh, I wish I could have joined you two. Sounds like you had a wonderful time!
LikeLike
Oh Vic! – we wish you had been there too! – hopefully next time!
LikeLike
Welcome back Deb!!
Looks like you had a wonderful time & I can’t wait to see more of your pictures & thoughts.
As to hanging out at the AGM, as a famous politician says…”You betcha!”
Hugs,
Sue
LikeLike
Hello Sue – yes, a great trip – will post more as I can find a moment here and there – the problem with travel is the “to-do” list when you get home! – and alas! I did NOT get a chance to visit the various Edward Streets – will leave that to you to decipher!
Best to you,
Deb
LikeLike
Pingback: London Trekking ~ The Geffrye Museum « Jane Austen in Vermont
Hi Deb! It has been such a long time since I visited your blog! I am working a lot and need a refresh as your trip to London! :)
hugs,
Adriana
LikeLike
Nice to hear from you Adriana! – yes, work does get in the way of blogging and checking other people’s blogs on a daily basis, doesn’t it? – wish we all had more time to connect with each other!
Thanks for stopping by,
Deb
LikeLike
Love that image of you and Tony. So wonderful! I envy your trip to London! Wonderful, unforgettable city.
LikeLike