Monopoly - The Strand

Monopoly red square. £220.

The Strand a street of Saxon origins, runs from Trafalgar Square to Fleet Street and marks the border of the City of London. Hundreds of years ago the high street of Westminster. Many grand houses with river side existed along the Strand. Somerset house one that still stands.

Strand Station

The Strand station opened in 1907 and closed in 1994. It was renamed Aldwych in 1915 as there was already a Strand station (what is now Charing Cross). In 1974 the Strand was renamed Charing Cross. All of this was to avoid confusion.
Oh and Embankment was part of the Strand station.
I'm glad they cleared up the confusion for us.

Savoy Graveyard

Tucked away behind the Savoy Hotel on a little street off the Strand is a small chapel and graveyard. A little oasis not widely known about. Dating back to the reign of Henry VII.

Stepping Out

There may be grey skies, but there is still lots of lovely textures and combinations to take pictures of. The magnolia trees are all starting to flower. They look magnificent. A few have fallen to compliment this man's stride.
These steps lead to St Mary Le Strand, one of the oldest churches in London. In Norman times the Strand Cross occupied this site. Very little is known about its origins. However it was given a make over in the 14th century that gave it significant importance to the Bishops who dominated the Strand at that time.

Air Chief Marshall

Hugh Dowding a controversial chap, who stood up to authority, cared about his men, referring to them as his 'chicks'. He was accredited with winning the Battle of Britain and knighted for his efforts. Later in life he became out spoken on spiritualism believing he was reincarnated and spoke to dead RAF pilots in his sleep.