As you may have noticed, I’ve been away from my blog and life in Shetland for a whole week but now I’m back, all rested and ready to tackle a Shetland winter with verve and vigour (or at least feeling slightly less knackered and jaded).
The trip down was very easy – basically I sat on the plane from Shetland to Heathrow, with a quick not-getting-out stop at Dundee. Loganair have now discontinued this travel route forever as it was considered far too easy and helpful to their passengers.
I had organised my trip south to London with some careful thought – one lovely thing to do each day. I get tired easily so I only walked the 10,000 steps a day!
My sister’s cat
On Sunday my cousin and I went to look at all the places in London we could easily walk to that our family had lived in many years ago.
The family home in Cambridge Gate (just wow!) during the 1920’s.
Cambridge Gate
Bickenhall Mansions, just off Baker Street, where my Great Great Aunt Kate lived in the 1950’s.
Bickenhall Mansions
Our well deserved break was spent in Hertford House, Manchester Square looking at The Wallace Collection (as well as a lovely lunch there). Think The Frick Collection but in London. Same vibe.
Hertford House was an oasis in the heart of London that I never ever knew about. Considering I lived and worked only a few minutes away in Mortimer Street, I cannot see how I was so ignorant. I would’ve spent hours there if I had known. I need to go back there again.
The Wallace Collection, Hertford House
Then back on our travels to 10 Harley Street where my great grandfather’s Laboratory and Consulting Rooms were. It was fascinating to think our relatives had walked along all these streets every day.
10 Harley Street
There was so much to see. My poor legs. I now need a holiday to get over my holiday!
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Missing you! Glad you had a nice time
Oh how wonderful, both the trip as well as your return! The buildings are gorgeous. The Wallace Collection at Herford House looks beautiful. That’s got to be a Canaletto. The shot of the gold arouned the mantle reminds me of the new bling look of the Oval Office although the look appears appropriate at the museum. And love the shot of the black & white cat on the red polka dotted bed! Good to have you back!
the gold at Hertford House looks appropriat
Looks like a most productive visit – looking forward to Part 2 ( and 3, 4 and however many more)!Did you get a rapturous welcome home from all the animals?
I didn’t know just how posh your family really is, wow! The sheep better bow down to you now. Glad you had a good vacation.
Yes, very posh but only get it out in London!
When I saw the first photo of the Wallace collection my first thought was The Frick.
A trip there was my daughter’s birthday present to me last year. Glad you are enjoying your visit. Your sister’s cat is beautiful. Don’t tell Monster I said this.
she is very beautiful if a little unapproachable.
Excellent great pictures too I must learn to write
Lovely! Now you must have a little rest.
Thank you for the vicarious vacation. Added bonus to the mental relief your blog brings to all of us on a daily basis. 🙂