Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Mystic and New London Connecticut - Seafaring a Cut Above

Stop and visit the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center in Olde Mistick Village, a quaint shopping center with off the wall boutiques. Get some wonderful advice. Besides the famous aquarium which has both indoor and outdoor exhibits and the hands on exploration of Mystic Seaport, which offers costumed docents and craftsmen describing 19th century life in a shipbuilding seaport, take a drive across the river and explore the homes on the waterfront. Not only are you afforded views of crowded Mystic Seaport with hundreds of children roaming the ships, buildings, and other exhibits, you also have the narrow waterfront streets to yourself. Drive at a walking pace, admiring the homes of the citizens. Each house has a plaque naming the original owner, occupation, and date of construction. There were carpenters, captains, sail makers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, tavern keepers, mechanics, etc. This is a real treat, not only being far from the madding crowds, but also seeing the 19th century actual houses where these men and their families lived. From the exterior construction, size, architecture and surrounding landscaping, these were prosperous men.

Leaving the quiet waterfront, visit the rest of the town, passing by Mystic Pizza, where the 1988 movie was filmed. The rest of the town climbs into the surrounding hills, offering views of the Mystic River and the Long Island Sound. On the way out of town on Rte. 1 find a small cemetery dating from the War of 1812.

Stop at Stonington, CT; another surprise. Once again the streets are very narrow with the homes of people in the seafaring business. One notable home is of Captain Edmund Fanning who was the first one to fly the United States of America flag around the world in 1798-9 aboard the Betsy.

A little known event which occurred here is a fierce battle against the British. Holding off the landing parties from three British ships the local citizens of Stonington and Mystic held off the invasion. A lighthouse at the point still stands from the days of the battle. The cemetery you passed is the home to these brave men from Mystic. The men from Stonington are interred in a likewise historic cemetery in their town.

Across the Pawcatuck River, the dividing line between Connecticut and Rhode Island, you venture into Westerly, RI. See the carousal at Watch Hill Point. This merry-go-round was built in 1870. Each horse is hand carved out of a single piece of wood. Their tails and manes are real horse hair. The horses swing out when the carousal rotates giving the illusing of flying. The carousal still is in operation.

Next visit New London. New London is also the boyhood home of Eugene O'Neill, Monte Cristo Cottage. Overlooking the harbor, O'Neill, the only playwright to win the Nobel Prize, used this setting for two of his plays, Long Day's Journey into Night and Ah, Wilderness. Signage in Connecticut is wonderful, until you get into the City. The founding fathers assumed that you know what you're on the road. They are very well cross over giving the names of streets, but are careless on the main roads. You might have a hard time finding Pequot Street, where O'Neill was at home. Use a card.

Trumbull House, the Ministry of War. In the heart of Lebanon, Connecticut, where the home of Jonathan Trumbull, colonial governor, only sided with the revolutionaries. London was halfway between Boston and New York. His housewas the meeting place of over 1,200 meetings strategy. Perhaps the most important has been with Washington and Comte de Rochambeau before the Battle of Yorktown.

His neighbor to the event, Dr. William Beaumont, the "father of physiology". He observes and documents the digestion in humans from a wound in the stomach of the patient would not have healed properly.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

London, Connecticut and New Mystic - Maritime A Cut Above

Stop and visit the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Olde Mistick Village, a quaint shopping center with boutiques from the wall. Have some great advice. In addition to the famous aquarium, indoor and outdoor exhibits and hands on exploration of Mystic Seaport, teachers and artisans in costume of the 19th century to describe life in a shipbuilding port city offers a ride across the river and explore the houses on the coast. Not only were granted review crowdedMystic Seaport with hundreds of children roaming on ships, buildings and other artifacts, they also have the narrow streets of the waterfront. Drive at a walking pace, admiring the houses of citizens. Each house has a plaque naming the original owner, employment and the construction date. There were carpenters, captains, sail makers, doctors, priests, traders, caterers, mechanics, etc. This is a real pleasure, not only far from the madding crowd, but also see 19Century actually lived in homes where these men and their families. From the outside, design, size, architecture and landscape design environment, these wealthy men.

Leaving the rest in water, the rest of the city, past Mystic Pizza, where it was filmed in 1988. The rest of the town lies on the hills, overlooking the Mystic River and Long Sound Iceland. On the way out of town on Rte. 1 Find a small war cemetery1812th

Stop in Stonington, Connecticut, another surprise. Once again, the streets are closely related to people's homes in the shipment. A house of great Captain Edmund Fanning who was the first in the United States of America flag flying around the world in 1798-9 on board the Betsy.

A little known event that occurred here, a bitter struggle against the British. Holding the first landing of English ships of the three parties, local civil Stonington and Mystic before the 'Invasion. A lighthouse at the point is since the battle. The cemetery is home to move to these brave men of Mystic. Stonington's men are buried in the cemetery of their historic city.

On the other side of the Pawcatuck River, the dividing line between Connecticut and Rhode Island, to dare to Westerly, Rhode Island. Look at the banquet to Watch Hill Point. This carousel was built in 1870. Each horse is hand carved from one pieceof wood. The mane and tail are real horsehair. The horses swing when the revelry of flying to illusing laps. The party is still in operation.

The next visit to New London. New London is also the boyhood home of Eugene O'Neill's Monte Cristo Cottage. In view of the harbor, O'Neill used, the only playwright to win the Nobel Prize, this setting for two of his plays, Wilderness Long Day's Journey Into Night and Ah,. Signage in Connecticut is wonderful until you get intoCity. The founding fathers assumed that you know what you're on the road. They are very well cross over giving the names of streets, but are careless on the main roads. You might have a hard time finding Pequot Street, where O'Neill was at home. Use a card.

Trumbull House, the Ministry of War. In the heart of Lebanon, Connecticut, where the home of Jonathan Trumbull, colonial governor, only sided with the revolutionaries. London was halfway between Boston and New York. His housewas the meeting place of over 1,200 meetings strategy. Perhaps the most important has been with Washington and Comte de Rochambeau before the Battle of Yorktown.

His neighbor to the event, Dr. William Beaumont, the "father of physiology". He observes and documents the digestion in humans from a wound in the stomach of the patient would not have healed properly.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Mystic Connecticut and New London - A Cut Above Maritime

Stop and visit the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center in Olde Mistick Village, a typical shopping center with boutiques from the wall. Get some great advice. In addition to the famous aquarium, indoor and outdoor exhibits and hands on exploration of Mystic Seaport, teachers and artisans in costume of the 19th Century offers describe life in a port city in the shipbuilding industry is a journey through the river and explore the houses water. Not only offers the busy timesMystic Seaport, with hundreds of children roaming the ships, buildings and other objects, even the streets around the water. Driving at a crawl, admiring the houses of the citizens. Each house has a plaque naming the original owner, employment and the construction date. There were carpenters, captains, sail makers, doctors, priests, traders, caterers, mechanics, etc. This is a real pleasure, not only too far from the noise of the masses, but also see 19Century real homes in which these men lived their families. From the outside, the size, architecture and working environment, these wealthy men.

End of calm water on the rest of the city, past Mystic Pizza, which was filmed the 1988 movie. The rest of the city situated on hills overlooking the Mystic River and Long Sound Iceland. On the road out of town on Rte. 1 Find a small war cemetery1812th

Stop in Stonington, CT, another surprise. Once again, the streets are very narrow with houses of people in the maritime sector. An extraordinary home of Captain Edmund Fanning, the first to fly the flag of the United States of America around the world aboard the Betsy 1798-9.

A little-known event that occurred here, a bitter struggle against the British. Holding front of the three landing ships of the British local citizens stopped at Stonington and MysticInvasion. A lighthouse on the site is still in these days of struggle. The cemetery is home to pass these brave men of Mystic. Stonington's men are buried in a historic cemetery in their town.

Across the Pawcatuck River, the dividing line between Connecticut and Rhode Island you have the courage to Westerly, RI. View the banquet to Watch Hill Point. This carousel was built in 1870 Each horse is hand carved from one piecewood. The mane and tail are real horsehair. Swing Out carousal horses when the wheel indicating the illusing flying. The party is still in operation.

Next visit to New London. New London is also home to Eugene O'Neill's childhood, Monte Cristo Cottage. Overlooking the harbor, O'Neill, the only playwright to win the Nobel Prize, uses this approach for two of his plays, Long Day's Journey into Night and Ah, Wilderness. Signage in Connecticut is wonderful, until you areCity. The founding fathers assumed that you know what you're on the road. They are very good on the names of cross streets, but careless on the roads. Maybe you need to find a difficult time Pequot Street, where O'Neill was at home. Use a card.

Home to Trumbull, the War Office. At the heart of Lebanon, CT, find the home of Jonathan Trumbull, the only colonial governor who sided with the revolutionaries. London was halfway between Boston and New York. His housewas the meeting place of over 1,200 strategy meetings. Perhaps the most important was the Count of Rochambeau and Washington before the Battle of Yorktown.

His neighbor happened to Dr. William Beaumont, the "Father of Physiology. He observed and documented digestion in humans from a wound in the stomach of patients that do not heal properly.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Mystic and New London Connecticut - Maritime A Cut Above

Stop and visit the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center in Olde Mistick Village, a quaint shopping center with boutiques from the wall. Get some great advice. In addition to the famous aquarium, indoor and outdoor exhibits and hands on exploration of Mystic Seaport, teachers and artisans in costume of the 19th Century offers describe life in a port city in the shipbuilding industry is a journey through the river and explore the houses water. Not only offers the busy timesMystic Seaport, with hundreds of children roaming the ships, buildings and other objects, even the streets around the water. Driving at a crawl, admiring the houses of citizens. Each house has a plaque naming the original owner, employment and the construction date. There were carpenters, captains, sail makers, doctors, priests, traders, caterers, mechanics, etc. This is a real pleasure, not only too far from the noise of the masses, but also see 19Century real homes in which these men lived their families. From the outside, the size, architecture and working environment, these wealthy men.

End of calm water, the rest of the city, past Mystic Pizza, which was filmed the 1988 movie. The rest of the city situated on hills overlooking the Mystic River and Long Sound Iceland. On the road out of town on Rte. 1 Find a small war cemetery1812th

Stop in Stonington, CT, another surprise. Once again, the roads are closely related to people's homes in the maritime sector. An extraordinary home of Captain Edmund Fanning, the first to fly the flag of the United States of America around the world aboard the Betsy 1798-9.

A little known event that occurred here, a bitter struggle against the British. Holding front of the three landing ships of the British local citizens stopped at Stonington and MysticInvasion. A lighthouse sits down in the days of struggle. The cemetery is home to pass these brave men of Mystic. Stonington's men are buried in a historic cemetery in their town.

Across the Pawcatuck River, the dividing line between Connecticut and Rhode Island you have the courage to Westerly, RI. View the banquet to Watch Hill Point. This carousel was built in 1870 Each horse is hand carved from one piecewood. The mane and tail are real horsehair. Swing Out carousal horses when the wheel indicating the illusing flying. The party is still in operation.

Next visit to New London. New London is also home to Eugene O'Neill's childhood, Monte Cristo Cottage. Overlooking the harbor, O'Neill, the only playwright to win the Nobel Prize, use this setting for two of his plays, Long Day's Journey into Night and Ah, Wilderness. Signage in Connecticut is wonderful, until you areCity. The founding fathers assumed that you know what you're on the road. They are very good on the names of cross streets, but careless on the roads. Maybe you need to find a difficult time Pequot Street, where O'Neill was at home. Use a card.

Trumbull House, the War Office. In the heart of Lebanon, CT, find the home of Jonathan Trumbull, the only colonial governor who sided with the revolutionaries. London was halfway between Boston and New York. His housewas the meeting place of over 1,200 strategy meetings. Perhaps the most important was the Count of Rochambeau and Washington before the Battle of Yorktown.

His neighbor happened to Dr. William Beaumont, the "Father of Physiology. He observed and documented digestion in humans from a wound in the stomach of patients that do not heal properly.