Who doesn’t love an umbrella street? This one in Camden town market certainly brightens up the place and perfect for upcoming wet Autumn days.
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V&A East storehouse
There’s a new V&A museum that’s due to open in East London. Nearby they have opened to the public, their storehouse, a building that houses all the art pieces that are not officially on display. It’s right by where I work so I went to have a look. It has three floors with a wide range of beautiful and interesting art works.
They also have a huge mosaic ceiling saved from a church which is definitely worth a look.
The store house is free to visit and I like that what it holds will change as the displays in the main museums update theirs.
Aquilegia Earlybird
I saw these lovely Aquilegia ‘Earlybird’ purple flowers in a park in London. I’ve never seen them before and thought they were quite unusual but really pretty. Always a better walk when you spot something new and eye catching.
Colourful Bride
I was asked to take photos at a mendhi at the weekend. A mendhi or henna party is a South Asian custom where brides get their henna done before the wedding day and is celebrated by family and friends.
The bride to be hasn’t had her henna done on her hands yet but I liked the colours of her outfit and the embroidery and flowers that give extra detail. May the bride to be have a lovely wedding and a happy future.
London Central Mosque
On the edge of Regent’s Park is the London Central Mosque. I have glimpsed the golden dome many times from the park but I never ventured in, until recently that is.
The interior of the mosque was beautiful as many mosques are. I loved the colour of the blue carpet and the intricate detail of the Arabic scripture written around the base of the dome.
The mosque is open to everyone, regardless of faith and I found a diverse range of people taking in the building and the prayers. It was a very peaceful visit I hope to come back to again soon.
Farewell 2023
We’ve come to the end of 2023. I was able to see some beautiful things this year like flower fields and the Peaks, as well as some truly wonderful art. But sadly the end of this year is a one with war ongoing in too many parts of the world. I pray that people find peace, justice and safety soon.
Here are some of my favourite photos from 2023, looking back is always a nice way to end a year. I wish you all Happy New Year and pray that 2024 is filled with peace and happiness for all of us.
Hiding ladybird
I spotted this ladybird taking a rest on this lovely pink rose. It was tucked away so I was pleased to notice it. I’m sure it’ll be on it’s way again soon enough.
Giant waterlilies at Kew
I’ve been to Kew Gardens in London a number of times, it’s one of my favourite places. I always remember going as a child and seeing the giant waterlilies in a hot greenhouse but never managed to see them since. I was determined this year to try and catch them and luckily I did.
The waterlilies can grow up to 3 meters wide and grow in the summer months. Seeing the size of the lilies in person was quite spectacular. There were also some pretty flowers growing in the pond that made the view all that more amazing. It made me want to sit on one of the lilies but I’m probably too big for them now (they can support a child).
It made me really happy to see these lovely plants after so many years, and that they were as stunning now as they were then. It’s plants like these that increase my wonder about the world and about all the astonishing things in it.
Eid-ul-Adha 2023/1444
Eid Mubarak everyone. Taqabbal Allahu Minna Wa Minkum (May Allah accept it from you and us).
Happy Eid to all to Muslims around the world who are celebrating Eid-al-Adha which coincides with the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and honours Abraham’s promise to God. In these blessed days may all pilgrims’ prayers and ours be accepted.
This beautiful Islamic inspired cube radiating light is at Kew Gardens.
Chalet Woods and Bluebells
Bluebells are in season so I decided to go to Chalet Woods to have a look at them. The UK is home to over 50% of the world’s bluebells it’s illegal to pick or damage them. I thought these woods looked lovely with a carpet of purply blue colour; there’s almost something enchanting about them.
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