Went to a music museum at the O2 Arena, had to wait for it to open for the day. Nice displays throughout, learned some while there as expected. There were many displays where it was possible to scan it with a 'smart ticket' and be able to see it again later. Hard to say what was most notable about being there, though one lasting impression was seeing in one display a plastic Beatles lunchbox. What helped was seeing some mention of American bands and American concert venues, like the Beatles performing at Shea Stadium in New York and Candlestick Park in San Francisco. I know the O2 arena is a prominent music venue, I understand the likes of Lady Gaga has performed there. I did get a few small souvenirs there, 2 postcards.
I liked getting to a comedy show in North London. There was an MC and 4 acts, along with an 'interval'. It's what they call an intermission here. Many of the jokes sounded familiar from going to American shows, like being on Facebook, along with the crowd rap to find out occupations. One had a magic act and a rabbit puppet, the closing act. Another sang and played a guitar. One spoke of going to Hungary for gigs. The opener wasn't quite as good as the others, thought he was looking at his watch but I think he was looking at notes on his arm. Another said he was told he looked like some famous people, such as an airline bossman, along with the Nirvana frontman. They didn't seem to have popcorn, had pistachios in a stoneware cup. It rained a lot, had to change socks more than once. Plenty of pictures taken, the Union Jack flags were everywhere, because of the big celebration of the monarch's jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II is the just the second to reach a diamond (60-year) jubilee, the other is Queen Victoria. It was hard to find a fish and chips place, but a 'goodwill ambassador' said most any pub would serve it. A few places known for them were closed. Watched some of the TV coverage of the jubilee there. Most notable thing was seeing the boats on the Thames River.
I liked getting to a comedy show in North London. There was an MC and 4 acts, along with an 'interval'. It's what they call an intermission here. Many of the jokes sounded familiar from going to American shows, like being on Facebook, along with the crowd rap to find out occupations. One had a magic act and a rabbit puppet, the closing act. Another sang and played a guitar. One spoke of going to Hungary for gigs. The opener wasn't quite as good as the others, thought he was looking at his watch but I think he was looking at notes on his arm. Another said he was told he looked like some famous people, such as an airline bossman, along with the Nirvana frontman. They didn't seem to have popcorn, had pistachios in a stoneware cup. It rained a lot, had to change socks more than once. Plenty of pictures taken, the Union Jack flags were everywhere, because of the big celebration of the monarch's jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II is the just the second to reach a diamond (60-year) jubilee, the other is Queen Victoria. It was hard to find a fish and chips place, but a 'goodwill ambassador' said most any pub would serve it. A few places known for them were closed. Watched some of the TV coverage of the jubilee there. Most notable thing was seeing the boats on the Thames River.
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