LONDON

 The traditional Illinois Ambassadors of Music 1st night group picture on the steps of beautiful St. Paul's Cathedral.  This evening's walk includes crossing the Millennium Bridge to Shakespeare's Globe Theater, the back via the excavated Roman ruins.  Londinium, as it was called by the Romans, is over 2000 year old, having been established on the site of modern London, in 47 CE.  

St. Paul's Cathedral at about 10 pm.  It stays light much longer in this latitude!

Staff with our amazing city guide, Nigel.  Nigel is a retired London Bobby and knows his city like the back of his hand.  Terrific stories and great insight into the history of London.

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben!

Palace of Westminster, which now houses Parliament.

This is a terrific group of our students who chose to ride the London Eye.  What an amazing view from the top.

The choir and orchestra performed in Wesley's Chapel (yes....that Wesley) and then again with the band at the Victoria Embankment Gardens.  We had an excellent crowd who was most appreciative.

The Rosetta Stone at the British Museum.

There are two evenings of optional theater in the West End of London.  Les Mis was spectacular!

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

The London Eye from the ground!