The Tate Modern is a new addition London and was created within the past ten years. It used to be an old power station and famous architects Herzog and deMueron (the firm that designed the Beijing Olympic stadium aka the birdsnest) did renovations.
Inside is a GIANT room called the turbine hall. Now it acts as a lobby to the museum. I was unfortunately not allowed to take photos inside but...
Ha! I couldn't help but sneak this one. This is a famous Liechtenstein that I was very excited to see in person.
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Afterwards I dropped by Buckinham Palace again. There was less people there so I was able to take a better picture through the gate. Note the guards. Across from the Palace is St. James park.
This acts as a "bridge" of sorts between the Palace and the Houses of Parliment. At the end of the park is the Churchill War Museum, a museum of Churchill's leadership during WWII and the actual bunker in which he and his cabinet ruled. In 1940, the threat of a German attack on the British Islands were great. The German "luftwaffe" began bombing London repeatedly. This killed thousands. Because of the constant barrage of bombs, Churchill and his War Cabinet had to find shelter in a bunker.
This is Churchill's office and bedroom. They have made it look exactly as it would of in 1945. Churchill only slept here three times however, as he wanted to be viewed as a confident leader. Therefore, he slept on the surface most nights.
I'll be in London MANY times this week. I'll be sure to have more pictures. Cheers!
Chris
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