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Tuesday, 4 October 2011 - Explored London's eclectic Camden Town markets with their canal-side stalls and alternative shops, wandered from the subway toward the Christ Church and Upton Chapel's historic Lincoln Tower, spent over three hours immersed in exhibits at the Imperial War Museum learning about Britain's military history, took in skyline and skyscraper views including The Shard and Canary Wharf, walked along the Thames near the Palace of Westminster at dusk with Big Ben in view, and then rejoined Virginia Ann for dinner after a full day of city discovery.

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The Palace of Westminster at dusk
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A wide set of goals today. Virginia Ann, still in a conference, sent me on a mission to find antique jewelry. The hotel recommended Camden as a place with plenty of shops and a district of small dealers.

It was laid out in 1791. The town became an important location during the early development of the railways and is also located on the London canal network. Its industrial heritage has made way for retail, tourism, and entertainment, including a number of internationally renowned markets and music venues that are strongly associated with alternative culture.
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Walking from the subway station toward the markets - only about 3 blocks - you can see the reason Camden Town is an industrial hub. Here is one set of locks on the Regent's Canal another is just behind me on the other side of the bridge.
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Right along the canal is a rail-road. The market area is between the canal and the railroad. The number of shops is amazing - easily pushing a hundred. There were old stables on the location, and they have been used by merchants on three or four levels. Asian food is everywhere.
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Camden Town is also known for the alternative clothing and 'stuff' in the markets. There seemed to be a pretty healthy competition between the tattoo parlors with over-the-top building decoration.
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After Camden Town back to the subway and I popped out at the foot of the Christ Church and Upton Chapel. Here is the Lincoln Tower or the steeple of the church.

The Christ Church and Upton Chapel was completed in 1873. The local clergyman received donations to build the church, and due to his support of the Union during the American Civil War, the spire was known as 'Lincoln Tower' and had a stars and stripes pattern on it. The church was hit during the Second World War, and only the spire remained.
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The police station on Kennington Road.
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I was headed to the Imperial War Museum. I spent over 3 hours wandering all the exhibits. The history of Britain and the wars since the 19th century were well laid out and had great items in the exhibits.
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A picture of a WWI diorama in the Imperial War Museum.
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A new skyscraper going up in London - Shard London Bridge building. It will be the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th tallest in the world. You will be able to view London from the 72nd floor.
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The skyscraper Strata SE1, informally known as The Razor. This is a residential building. On top, and not very visible from here, are wind turbines for generating power.
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From the Imperial War Museum to Canary Wharf.

This is the Citigroup Centre skyscraper - the 3rd tallest building in the United Kingdom at 334 feet.
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HSBC Tower - it is the same height as the Citigroup Center skyscraper
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The big three - from left to right - the HSBC Tower, One Canada Square, and the Citigroup Center. One Canada Square is the tallest building in the United Kingdom at 770 feet. Right in front is a restaurant complex leading to an underground shopping center.
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Morgan Stanly building

Back to link up with Virginia Ann for dinner. First a stop on the opposite bank of the Thames River from the Palace of Westminster for some dusk shots.
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Big Ben at dusk.
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