Tag Archives: Queen Victoria
I’m starting to like running
On Wednesday, we took a mental health day. In the morning we went for a long run. Many of you know I’m training to hike Mount Kinabalu this May. Running has been an integral part of my training. Months ago, I … Continue reading
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V is for Victoria
This week’s letter for Frizztext’s A-Z archive photo challenge is V. Outside of Kensington Palace there is a marble sculpture of Queen Victoria. Her daughter, Princess Louise designed the sculpture. It depicts Queen Victoria in 1837 in her coronation robes. She … Continue reading
A Princely Sum
In Kensington Gardens you can visit the Albert Memorial. It is located across from the Royal Albert Hall. The memorial, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, Prince Albert. Scott won … Continue reading
50 Year Project 