Westminster Bridge London England

 

Westminster Bridge connects the City of Westminster to Lambeth. In the distance you see the Elizabeth Tower (location of Big Ben) of Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament).

The old Westminster Bridge opened 18 November 1750.

The current bridge was the scene of a terrorist attack 22 March 2017.

Below is a video clip showing the flowers on the bridge

It's a popular photo stop

The bridge was designed by Swiss architect Charles Labelye and was built by Charles Labelye and George Dance. The current bridge was opened in 1862.

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Thames River 

Westminster Palace / Houses of Parliament

     Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

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Sources: Conversation with Bing, 3/26/2023

The original Westminster Bridge | The History of London. https://www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk/the-original-westminster-bridge/ Accessed 3/26/2023.

Westminster Bridge | British History Online. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vol23/pp66-68 Accessed 3/26/2023.

Millenium Bridge London England

 

London Millennium Footbridge opened for pedestrian traffic 10 June 2000. It's usually called simply Millennium Bridge.

On that first day, close to 90,000 people crossed the bridge.

Millennium Bridge is a steel bridge that crosses the Thames River between St Paul's Cathedral on the north side and the Tate Modern Art Gallery on the south side. The tall chimney in the distance is part of the Tate Modern.

Not seen but nearby is the Globe Theatre, which is east of the Tate Modern.

In the photo below, you see St Paul's Cathedral from the Millennium Bridge.

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Northside

  St Paul's Cathedral

  St Mary-le-Bow Church

Southside

  Tate Modern Art Gallery

  Globe Theatre

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Tube connection: Mansion House Station

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About Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge was designed by Foster & Partners,  Arup Group and Sir Anthony Caro². It was London's first new pedestrian bridge for over a century². The design was chosen through open competition and was won by Foster & Partners and Sir Anthony Caro with Arup².

The bridge is 325 meters long and 4 meters wide.

Sources

Conversation with Bing, 3/26/2023(1) Who designed the Millennium Bridge in London?. https://yoursageinformation.com/who-designed-the-millennium-bridge-in-london/ Accessed 3/26/2023.

(2) Millennium Bridge - Data, Photos & Plans - WikiArquitectura. https://en.wikiarquitectura.com/building/Millenium-Bridge/ Accessed 3/26/2023.

(3) Bridges - City of London. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/architecture/bridges Accessed 3/26/2023.

(4) Millennium Bridge, London - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Bridge,_London Accessed 3/26/2023.

(5) Who designed London’s “wobbly” Millennium Bridge?. https://www.iconeye.com/architecture/london-wobbly-millennium-bridge-design Accessed 3/26/2023.

(6) 11 Interesting Facts About The Millennium Bridge | Londonist. https://londonist.com/london/features/millennium-bridge-trivia Accessed 3/26/2023.

Battersea Park London England

 Battersea Park is an attractive green space in Wandsworth by the River Thames.

It's 200 acres offers plenty of space for walking and games. There's also a children's zoo

The Peace Pagoda below was built in 1985.

Battersea Park Lake

Battersea Park Fountain

The park opened in 1858 and is located on Battersea Fields where gentlemen settled their honour in duells. A few years before the park was created, the Duke of Wellington met the Earl of Winchilsea--both fired shots away from the other 21 March 1829.

Before leaving the park, I stopped for a coffee at the Pear Tree Hatch near the lake.

Next, I walked along the Thames River waterfront past Battersea Bridge to the renovated Battersea Power Station shopping and restaurant area.

Battersea Bridge London England UK

Battersea Bridge by Geoffrey Sutton

 

Battersea Bridge crosses the River Thames in London England. I took the photo above in 2021. Battersea Bridge opened 21 July 1890.

The first Battersea Bridge was opened in 1771.

Battersea Bridge is located in Battersea, which is in the London Borough of Wandsworth--the area where my father and his family lived during the late 1800s and early 1900s. 

I had take a bus to Battersea Park and walked along the Thames River, past Battersea Bridge to the famous Battersea Power Station--a modern shopping and restaurant area.

Two more views

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Battersea Power Station London England UK

 

Battersea Power Station is a place to shop, eat, and drink by the Thames River.

Of course, it is also a London landmark. The massive "brick cathedral" began in 1929. It's still the largest brick building in England.

Men at work in 1929

A view from 1935.

A model inside the exhibit

After my visit, I took a boat along the Thames River to Tower Bridge.

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Cherokee National History Museum Tahlequah Oklahoma

 

We drove the backroads over the hills and streams of the old Indian Territory, which became Cherokee Nation after the removal in the 1830s.

The Cherokee  National Museum is located in a brick building in Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

I did not realize that Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States. In 2022, the website noted 370,000 citizens--they are not just in this part of the US.

Where did they come from? As we climbed the stairs from the main floor, we saw this large display telling their origin story. Early Cherokees came to the land known as the United States.

As you enter the building, you see Sequoyah--a man honored for his written syllabary of the Cherokee language, which preserved their stories and their language for future generations. The language is supported on the internet and social media platforms.

Back to the history. On the second floor, storyboards tell the history of Cherokee Nation in chronological order.

The loss of lands in the Eastern US and the forced removal to Indian Territory mostly occurred in the 1830s following the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Several storyboards cover this heart-wrenching story. So many died and all lost their family houses and lands and their long connection to their ancestral home.

Christian missionaries were a part of Cherokee history and some traveled with those on the removal--known as the Trail of Tears.

A painting captures a grand council meeting.

There's a lot more to read so you may as well visit the museum or buy a book about Cherokee Nation. A few weeks ago, we watched a documentary on the Trail of Tears.  The Trail of Tears is also available as a book.

We marveled at their survival and cheer their promising future.

Notes

In 2022, admission was free

There are interactive exhibits

There are restrooms and a gift shop

Google Map to the Museum

Link to the timeline

Link to Cherokee Nation

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Philbrook Art Museum Tulsa Oklahoma

 

Philbrook Art Museum is housed in a historic home on 25 acres of gardens. The museum opened in 1939 and has over 16,000 objects.

The collection features American and Native American artists.

Many works include a humorous cultural commentary.

This stained glass window is awesome.

The gardens include many sculptures and an unusual and attractive cabin. We visited in January so we could only imagine what it might look like in spring or summer.

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Inside the cabin...

Notes from our visit

There is an admission fee.

See the website for more information  Philbrook.

There are toilets inside the museum and in the gardens.

There are picnic tables and play areas in the gardens.

There is a museum store near the front entrance.

Philbrook shop online

There are elevators

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The grounds at Philbrook.

Black Wall Street, Greenwood District Tulsa Oklahoma

 

Black Wall Street is the name given to the prosperous community of African Americans in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the early 1900s. There were stores, theaters, restaurants, and the offices of professionals--lawyers, doctors, dentists.

The wall mural pictured above, reflects the past.

Today, as my wife and I walked along the sidewalk, we read signs telling us of the horrific destruction of so many people who lived here along with the buildings where they lived and worked. 

The sign below refers to the 1921 massacre. 

White terrorists attacked. 

At least 36 Black people were killed. 

And 36 city blocks were destroyed--

10,000 Black Americans were displaced.

The 1921 Tulsa Massacre was the worst race massacre in American history.

Signs embedded in the sidewalk preserve the identity of people and businesses.

There's an AME church where people worship. The church history dates to 1905 and it is the only building that survived the 1921 assault. The current building site was purchased in 1908. It was rebuilt following the massacre. And, it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Near the church, another artist reminds us of the 1921 horror.

Nowadays, there are restaurants, shops, and businesses in the area. And you can visit a museum.

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Greenwood Cultural Center

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