I realise that some of you outside of the UK might be looking at our tiny island with confusion.
This weekend we have been celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of our Queen. We’ve had river pageants, music concerts, church services, street parties and of course bunting galore.
Last night also saw the lighting of more than 4,200 beacons dotted across the globe. The network of beacons that criss-crossed the UK were placed on historic landmarks, hill-top vantage points and famous mountains.
In history they were used for signalling over land that enemy troops were approaching. Last night, on the other hand, they were used as 20 foot fiery celebrations.
From our flaming vantage point we could see 2 or 3 other beacons (it was debatable if one was a beacon or a really strong street light) of the plethora connecting our brilliant country in unison.
When the British do something, we do it well.
What a beautiful photo and a lovely post!
Thank you kind stranger
wow thats stunning James
Thanks Quinn, hope you’re not haven’t second thoughts about your choice of photograph
NOOO never I love that one!
haha ok
Fantastic stuff, as always. That fire looks like something off Game of Thrones!
I haven’t watched that show in ages! Must catch up on it.
Nice shot James. That is really cool. I would love to come out and see this one day. Well done!
it was amazing, shame we don’t do it every year really. Luckily i have the photographs to remember it for years to come
I’ll be in London on the 17th. Maybe I can buy a Jubilee souvenir. My dad was there in London when Princess Diana got married. He brought home a commemoration cup of the wedding.
I’ll be London then too! I was thinking of buying a new flag
during 25th anniversary I was in UK… I know how beautiful they celebrate… Blessing and Happiness to you all. Thanks and Love, nia
We did a great job, the concert outside Buckingham Palace was amazing, with the union jack projected onto the Palace. Incredible
I can imagine… I love your country and British people and also this language… God Bless you all. Love, nia
come over soon, the Olympics should be amazing!
wow, what an amazing community to be apart of 🙂
I hope someone had the good sense to bring some marshmallows.. that’s one seriously good bonfire 🙂 And there was no rain!
Thanks for passing by and liking my post. I love your photography!
No we didn’t bring marshmallow although it was so hot I think if we did there would have been singed hair and clothes!
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