British Library in the sunshine

Last night we went with our daughter and son-in-law for a meal in a really good French restaurant in Kentish Town. A wonderful evening.

 
This morning we walked across the road from the Premier Inn on Euston Road to the British Museum. There we saw a fascinating exhibition: Shakespeare in Ten Acts. This was “a journey through 400 years of theatre history, exploring ten performances that have made Shakespeare into the cultural icon he is today.” Using a huge collection of original texts and screen clips a great story was told. We were absorbed, but whether we would have paid the £13 odd they were charging I’m not sure (we got in for £4 – concession and Arts Pass). (Is it us, or are admission fees generally getting a little ridiculous?)
 
Anyway, currently I am not able to do the walking around that we normally do in London, so this was perfect. Sitting outside in the sun with some good coffee and a spot of people-watching afterwards was perfect too.
 
Then we went back across the road to the Wellcome Trust building to join our daughter, fresh out of a meeting, for lunch. This is a museum ‘that invites you to explore what it means to be human – for the incurably curious’. We didn’t get to see much of the place, but ate at a brilliant café and wandered round its most unusual bookstore. More purchases were made – games for children rather than books this time.
 
I was then prevailed upon to have a taxi from Euston Station to Kings Cross, whilst Gordon collected our cases from the hotel. Anyone who knows the area will recognise that this was a most humiliating experience, but anyone who has suffered as I am will recognise the need!!
 
Home after a fleeting London visit, but so civilised by train – lots of reading done.