This past Sunday I went on a tour to Blenheim Palace and Oxford. It was so much fun and I wish Blake could have come, but the sign-up list was limited and he didn't make it on time (he was at his internship interview when the lists went up, so I promise he wasn't just slacking off! :P)
Aside from the educational experience gained from visiting these historical places in the UK (I'm actual a huge historical nut - The History Channel is one of the things I miss the most! ;~;), I go to practice my photography. I was extremely lucky to have an absolutely gorgeous day - a bright blue sky with gorgeous clouds and sunshine! It was perfect for a full day of photography!
Blenheim Palace
Oxford, UKBlenheim Palace, Oxfordshire is the birthplace of Winston Churchill, so there was a lot of historical significance in the visit. We stopped by his grave which is in a small graveyard next to a small church with his family. He was offered to be buried in Westminster Abbey, but he "didn't think he would get along with all of those people around him."
Coincidentally, we visited his grave on the anniversary of his death. It was pretty cool when we realized that!
Oxford, home to 38 universities, has been my favorite trip so far. The architecture in the city was astounding, and I was even able to go on top of St. Mary's to take pictures overlooking the city.
It was breathtaking; I couldn't ask for a better opportunity for my photography.
There are also a lot of literary references connected to the colleges in Oxford, including the lamp post that inspired C.S Lewis for The Chronicles of Narnia and the Great Hall that is the basis for The Great Hall featured in the Harry Potter movies, as well as a few locations that actually appear in the movie.
On the staircase that Harry, Ron and the other first years climbed on their way to be sorted in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
In the Great Hall that inspired Hogwarts' Great Hall.
Next to the lamp post that inspired C.S Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia
For more photographs from this trip, check out my Facebook page!
For this blog, I'm the one in charge of all the featured photographs. I'm heading out on another tour next Sunday to Brighton, so expect photos then, and also periodic updates with photos I've taken in and around London! :)
Until next time! <3
Coincidentally, we visited his grave on the anniversary of his death. It was pretty cool when we realized that!Oxford, home to 38 universities, has been my favorite trip so far. The architecture in the city was astounding, and I was even able to go on top of St. Mary's to take pictures overlooking the city.
It was breathtaking; I couldn't ask for a better opportunity for my photography.There are also a lot of literary references connected to the colleges in Oxford, including the lamp post that inspired C.S Lewis for The Chronicles of Narnia and the Great Hall that is the basis for The Great Hall featured in the Harry Potter movies, as well as a few locations that actually appear in the movie.
On the staircase that Harry, Ron and the other first years climbed on their way to be sorted in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
In the Great Hall that inspired Hogwarts' Great Hall.
Next to the lamp post that inspired C.S Lewis' The Chronicles of NarniaFor more photographs from this trip, check out my Facebook page!
For this blog, I'm the one in charge of all the featured photographs. I'm heading out on another tour next Sunday to Brighton, so expect photos then, and also periodic updates with photos I've taken in and around London! :)
Until next time! <3
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