Years ago Karen’s Dad regularly marched with a Scottish Pipe and Drum Corps, playing the drum and twirling his mallets. He knew that his paternal ancestors were Canadian Irish but as he learned more about the Scottish Clans we wondered if perhaps his family might have roots in Clan Gunn. This evening we gathered on the lawn, some of us wearing Gunn regalia, as a Highland piper played a salute to Dad. It was a solemn and festive moment!
It was a most educational visit to the newly renovated National Portrait Gallery at Trafalgar Square in Central London. We were intrigued with the contemporary approach to presenting British History.
It was at Bletchley Park that the Allied Codebreakers deciphered German military messages during the Second World War. A free guided tour gave us a good overview of the campus and the activities that occurred here from 1938 to 1945.
A lovely way to spend a Sunday in Hampstead. We visited the historic Fenton House to view lots of lovely collectibles, to listen to and learn about harpsicords, and to tour and linger in the garden before heading off to the historic Spaniard’s Inn for a most delectable Sunday Roast.
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