Fireworks

I didn't have my camera at the fireworks last night but managed to take this with my phone for you.

Thinking of Bahrain

In a quiet area near a bench looking over the tropical garden was this small tribute to those who fought and lost their lives in Bahrain in February.

Skywatch Friday - A view from Chelsea

A view towards the Battersea Power Station.

Take a look at skies presented by other skywatchers today.

Peace Pagoda

What do Milton Keynes and London have in common? Answer: A Peace Pagoda.
An interesting story as to how a town planner from Milton Keynes was instrumental in a Peace Pagoda being part of the new town's development in the 1970's. (read more here...)
The Japanese monk who assisted in this project moved to London in 1984 and so began the idea and eventuality of this Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park.

Feeding the Ducks

I'm still nursing my cold so we are taking a dip back into pictures taken a couple of months back. I think the ducks are known to this lady, they started heading to the banks as soon as they saw her approach.

Mid-Month Subway Battersea Station

Although mid month is subway day, today I am showing you an overground station. Battersea Park station on a cold afternoon. Does anyone know what the big blue/grey tank is?

A Peek through the fence

Walking through Battersea Park you can see the now disused power station on the horizon. There have been plans for new generation here on and off for many years. The latest ambitions plans can be seen here.

Battersea Park Boating Lake

One of the newest of London's great parks. Battersea Park was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1858. A place for the ever expanding population to chill-out. Here you could fight your duels, play sports hold markets or take the family for a breathe of fresh air.

During the war much of the park became allotments, allowing people to feed themselves. Since the 1980's with the aid of government grants the park has gradually been brought back to it's Victorian grandeur.