Living in London
1993-1995
London was mostly about work; 5 days a week. Week-ends were ours.
I walked to work a few times but shifted quickly to cycling to the office.
We moved to London at the tail end of the troubles in Northern Ireland; this was a bombing near the NatWest tower.
The British call box was coming to an end.
On the other hand, Kew Gardens were timeless.
We rented a flat in Pimlico
The view from our flat overlooking the old carriage houses.
London is a collection of villages.
Pimlico had its own High Street.
The local Pimlico market. Early in the game, we learnt that you do not pick your own produce.
We bought used town bikes and rode everywhere in Metropolitan London. Trafalgar Square was a short ride from home.
Sundays were quiet days in London.
Although, we ate our share of Indian food in England, we didn't generally eat out much.
The Wimbledon Tennis Championships was one of London's best value events. £ 7 for general admission and 12 hours of tennis.
Pete Sampras serving up on one of the smaller venues.
Thames tow paths offered pleasant days out.
Glenn putting on a riding stairs clinic for the kids.
Summer evening in Covent Garden. We would ride over after dinner and enjoy the ambiance.
The Roundhouse was popular in summer, spilling out onto the pavement.
Summers were nice, but winter was the season when we fully explored metropolitan London. We went to about 30 different theatre shows while we were there and just about every museum around. During summer, we went away on week-ends.
A Covent Garden performer
John Major was the British Prime Minister and Kenneth Clarke was the Chancellor of the Exchequer during our stay (Madame Tussauds Wax Museum)
This was 1993 Annual Christmas Photo
Sheila's going away dinner went to the dogs (Wimbledon Dog Track).
