It’s a little while since I’ve been in Central London. Least of all when it’s fast approaching thirty degrees. I lived in London for twenty years before moving to Surrey in 2010 though so I can move around it fairly well.
Taking photographs as I walked meant I could take a break from the hustle and bustle of the streets. A few busier than I’ve ever seen with people taking advantage of shopping in the sunshine.
My journey to Regent Street initially led me past Charing Cross Police Station just off The Strand. Many years ago it was Charing Cross Hospital – it’s where I was born.
I also passed Soho and Piccadilly before reaching the Apple Store, the outside of which is beautiful. I’ve never noticed before. I was there, along with some fellow bloggers, for an Annabel Karmel event.
Hosted by TV and radio presenter Jenni Falconer, Annabel talked about her life covering everything from juggling her career to her passion for improving children’s diets and coping with fussy eaters. She shared some of her favourite recipes and unveiled her new App – more about that another time.
Following the event, we all spent some time together at the Waterstones Café in Piccadilly. By all I mean the bloggers, Annabel’s team and Annabel herself.
Afternoon tea with Annabel Karmel. As you do.
The time flew by and before we knew it, it was nearly 6pm. My journey back to Charing Cross led me through Leicester Square and past Trafalgar Square, both rammed with people enjoying the sunshine.
It was one of those days. Rather surreal but brilliant.
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Sounds a really lovely day out and a good event. I love Annanel Karmel and her recipes. We have her book about weaning and I loved the timetable in it.
It was a really lovely day. I’m a fan of Annabel Karmel too. We reviewed her new toddler book recently and the new app looks brilliant 🙂
Sigh, I really wanted to come along, but had friends arriving from abroad. It really was the perfect day for afternoon tea in the best city in the world!
Such a shame you couldn’t come, it was a lovely afternoon. I bet you had a great time with your friends though 🙂
What a fab day you had, so nice to do something for you when you’re a mummy 😉
Thank you, it was a really lovely afternoon. So strange having my camera in Central London but great to take some photos 🙂
Super, stunning photographs, Charly. So beautiful. Sounds like a fabulous day xx
Thank you lovely, much appreciated. Was a lovely afternoon if a little hot 🙂
Wow, tea with Annabelle Karmel no less?! I love the pics, really brings London to life and the black and white set them off brilliantly 🙂
Thank you Suzanne. Was a nice afternoon and good to take some snaps of Central London 🙂
I am so so pleased you had such a fantastic time on Saturday! thank you for linking it up with #MagicMoments
It was lovely thanks Jaime, a really great afternoon 🙂
Sounds like a great day and the pictures you took are amazing 🙂
A great day and thank you – nice to take some photos of London 🙂
I love going back to London and seeing as a ‘tourist’ rather than as someone getting annoyed with the tourists as I need to get to a meeting! Tea with Annabel Karmel, you lucky thing 🙂
It does mean you see everything from a different perspective. Really nice to stop and take some photos. Afternoon tea was good too 🙂
Stunning photos and what a magical day. As a London-emigree myself, struck more than a few chords. Look forward to hearing more about the App. Big fan of Annabel Karmel, took some persuading but proved to me making own fruit and veg purees and freezing for weaning wasn’t as hard as it sounded!
Thanks very much Sarah – the app looks excellent. Annabel did a demo at the weekend, be up soon 🙂
Great photos of London, love the black and white contrast. Really enjoyed sharing afternoon tea with everyone x
Thank you, I got a bit carried away with the photos so didn’t put them all up! It was lovely having afternoon tea 🙂
Love the black and white photos of London – sounds like you had a lovely day out. And yes, the exterior of the Apple store is lovely – how do I know this? Being dragged around it by my IT husband! X.
Thank you lovely – really like them in black and white. Almost makes me wish I’d uploaded lots more! I could have ambled round much longer if it wasn’t quite so warm. Fabulously sunny though 🙂
Sounds like a great day mrs x
A really lovely day thank you 🙂