On Friday, Viv took Kat and me to the wine cellar of Henry VIII. This cellar was the only room of the Palace of Whitehall that survived the fire of 1698. (The fire was started by an accident in the laundry room.)
Whitehall was originally constructed for Cardinal Wolsey, but somehow Henry VIII charmed his way into possession.
The room is dark and warm and perfect for a party.
Not many tourists get to see this historical alcohol storage unit, so I am very lucky and grateful for the opportunity to stare at architecture that people designed and constructed without graphing calculators or computers. Amazing!
After the cellar, Kat and I found a table at Gordon’s for some wine and then caught a river taxi.
We benefited by the color commentary of a fellow passenger, who pointed out both points of interest and disinterest with the same enthusiasm. Just look at Tower Bridge!
The back two rows do get wet, so watch yourself!
An excellent day in this city indeed.
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