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Home » Cities » Travel » London And Blending The New And Old

London And Blending The New And Old

11th March 2017 by SarahJChristie 32 Comments

Today I am sharing a few shots from my trip London. Every-time I visit I see something in a new light.

And this time I was marvelling at the way new and old blends so beautifully. All the reflections and shadows the building throw, blended with gorgeous old buildings that would have many a tale to tell.

London New And Old

London New And Old

London New And Old

London New And Old

 

Filed Under: Cities Tagged With: London, The Gherkin, The Walkie Talkie, Tourist

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  1. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    12th March 2017 at 12:20 am

    I must say I’ve come to quite like the mix of old and modern in cities now.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 11:35 am

      I know there is something quite beautiful about how it all brands together so well isn’t there Fiona x

      Reply
  2. Verily Victoria Vocalises says

    12th March 2017 at 12:24 am

    You are so right, they really do compliment each other – I love the angle of the first one x

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 11:41 am

      Thanks so much, yes they really do x

      Reply
  3. Tim says

    12th March 2017 at 12:37 am

    I always love walking among London’s new buildings – such a fantastic contrast with the old. The view looking back from Tower Bridge is my favourite as you can see the city’s most modern additions set against St Paul’s.But I always love the way you can be walking around the City and the Shard or the Walkie Talkie will suddenly pop out from behind buildings or between streets.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 11:43 am

      Tim that is exactly what I loved its just such an inspiring view, and always so different depending on your direction and the weather which for me makes it more exiting x

      Reply
  4. John Adams says

    12th March 2017 at 6:05 am

    Say what you like about London, it is extraordinarily photogenic. Love the mix of old and new in these images. #MySundayPhoto

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 11:50 am

      Oh it so is John, I feel so excited every time I visit xx

      Reply
  5. Catie: An imperfect mum says

    12th March 2017 at 6:29 am

    Wow! Stunning shots and the old and new certainly do compliment each other. I need a trip to London! #Mysundayphoto

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 12:21 pm

      It is just lovely isn’t it, I so love the contrast it is such a wonderful place to wander x

      Reply
  6. Notmyyearoff says

    12th March 2017 at 6:32 am

    Love love love London. I used to work in Moorgate and it looks just like this with old buildings next to sharply contrasted new ones but complimentary in a weird kind of way!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 12:22 pm

      Yes it shouldn’t work should it? But it so does x

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  7. Afra-madmumof7 says

    12th March 2017 at 6:41 am

    Brilliant shots. I always tell people visiting London to look up!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 5:52 pm

      That is great advice Afra, that is where all the detail is x

      Reply
  8. Sarah MumofThree World says

    12th March 2017 at 6:59 am

    Lovely photos! This is exactly what we did last time we went to London – wandered around and photographed all the stunning new buildings and taking in the contrast between the old and the new.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Its just incredible isn’t it Sarah, I am such a pain to walk around London with as I am constantly stopping x

      Reply
  9. Sherry says

    12th March 2017 at 8:12 am

    London is one of my favourite cities for this very reason #MySundayPhoto

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 5:54 pm

      I know its just breathtaking isn’t it? x

      Reply
  10. Photalife says

    12th March 2017 at 8:28 am

    This is one of the things I love about London, you’ll always find a modern building near a historic place. Beautifully shown off

    Thank you for linking up

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks Darren and yes there is always something to see x

      Reply
  11. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says

    12th March 2017 at 9:12 am

    I love walking in the City with its mixture of old and new buildings. Love the way the old buildings are reflected off the new in the first photo. There’s always so much to look at in London isn’t there? 🙂

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Yes there is, I could literally wander for hours x

      Reply
  12. Catherine's Cultural Wednesdays says

    12th March 2017 at 9:53 am

    Great pictures, London is such a dynamic place and constantly changing. #MySundayPhoto

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 5:56 pm

      Yes it is, it makes it so exciting to visit x

      Reply
  13. Nano @ #TravelWithNanoB says

    12th March 2017 at 1:17 pm

    Loved this juxtaposition of the old and the new, London is quite a melting pot, which I personally LOVE.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 8:18 pm

      Me to Nano, it find it quite exciting to see the new and old together x

      Reply
  14. Kim Carberry says

    12th March 2017 at 2:08 pm

    Fantastic photos!
    It is so amazing how the old blends in with the new….I hadn’t noticed this before.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks Kim is something that really strikes me overtime I visit x

      Reply
  15. Bear and Cardigan says

    12th March 2017 at 4:07 pm

    I love London and have deep roots there. My ancestors lived in the City of London. There is a medieval church, St Olaves in Hart Street, with skulls over the doorway! Very spooky but I love how it is in the shadow of the Gherkin.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th March 2017 at 8:20 pm

      Ooh I was stood for ages looking at that church it is fascinating, my family are from the East End, Bow, so I feel exactly the same x

      Reply
  16. Nell (Pigeon Pair and Me) says

    16th March 2017 at 2:32 pm

    London’s such a beautiful wealth of history. Every time I walk round the centre, I can’t help thinking about all the millions upon millions of people who’ve tramped through the same place. I love your pictures!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      19th March 2017 at 4:01 pm

      Nell thanks so much and yes I am exactly the same, it just fascinates me all those lives, different stories and in one place x

      Reply

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