*The Globe Theater*

"The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. A second Globe Theatre was built on the same site by June 1614 and closed in 1642.

A modern reconstruction of the Globe, named "Shakespeare's Globe", opened in 1997 approximately 230 metres (750 ft) from the site of the original theatre."

Wikipedia

"Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second play in Shakespeare's tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403. From the start it has been an extremely popular play both with the public and the critics.^"

^Wikipedia

Costumes!!!

Props!!!

Much <3,>

Make your own Countdown Clocks

London or Bust!

LONDON BRIDGE!!!!

Tower of London

Steeple in the sunset ( :

The River (Parliament and Big Ben to left. London eye to right)

Parliament! This picture doesn't even do this building justice!

Parliament

Big Ben

Buckingham Palace

Pretty gate!

The Theater District

London's Time Square beats our time square by a mile!

Our day in Windsor

The first thing that we say when we got off the train was the queens personal
train that she used to travel from Windsor, to London and back.


This is the queens favorite home and she spend her weekends here.
The 7th century town called Old Windsor was the spot were William the Conquerer decided to build this castle. William was England's first monarch. The castle is made out of timber and earth.

The castle was set up by first building a big hill. At the top of the hill was the keep (a big tower)


The Keep



The hill was called a motte. Around the hill was a ditch. The flat part around the hill was called a Bailey for stables. A stockade was built around the Bailey and then another ditch. The only way in was a bridge over the ditch through a large gate.

It was later turned from a fortification into a palace.
Charles the second was the monarch that made it into a palace.


A guard of Windsor



This is the oldest royal residents in the UK. 39 monarchs have reigned since it was built.

St. George's Chapel, Windsor

Home of the Order of the Garter

Buried here: Edward iv, Henry vi, Sir Reginal Bray, Queen Jane Seymour, Henry viii, King Charles i, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, King George vi, Princess Margaret and many more.


The royal standard flies whenever the Queen is in residents.

The Gardens

The royal Guardsman and I. I felt like he was going to jump and scare me the whole time.

The State Rooms were the kings and queens used to live. It is now a museum. It is sometimes used as rooms for statesman and U.S. presidents wanting to spend the night. We weren't allowed to take pictures inside but I saw the Great Hall with the coat of arms of every person who has been in the order. It was huge!

Elizabeth Regina- Elizabeth i reigned when this building was built.

Things to know before you come to England

1. Never compare yourself to a british person when it involves drinking. You will loose.

2. Yes, that big fat black bird with a white chest is called a Magpie. It took me a while to not freak out when I saw this bird.

3. Don't try a British accent. It makes you look fake. This also includes when you are drunk.

4. Update your wardrobe. The british are really into fashion and can teach you a lot.

5. Don't be too American. That is what makes countries hate us.

6. That is not a 7 year old driver the car. The driver is on the other side dumb butt.

7. People will drink in public. Do not be afraid by this.

8. Look right when crossing the street. The roads will confuse you for a few weeks but you will get used to it.

9. The british are horrible drivers.

10. When a guy calls you fit, it is not because you work out.

11. Eat cabobs. They are amazing!

12. If you like Karaoke, you can find it anywhere at any time.

13. Do not use the term double fisting when holding two drinks. They will judge you and think you are dirty. Call it double parking.

14. The weather changes every five minutes. That is why everyone here wants to be a weather man. It is easy and predictable. (i.e. it's going to be sunny today. It might rain.)

15. Mayo and milk taste different. This led to many horrible meals for me.

16. Fish and chips are always the fall back food.

17. Parliament has an amazing building. Better then our congress. (rip-off)

18. Skype sucks. Especially when you are halfway across the world.

19. commercials are way better here.

20. Make a deported list. Always a must.

Good luck!!

Tour of Reading, England

Gay Bar!


Polish Church


Statue at Reading Abbey


Reading Abbey Ruins


Museum of Reading


Church at front of Abbey-- "Saint Laurance Church"


Town Hall


Town Center


Pretty Store in Reading.

Double Decker bus fun!