Well we left Reading at about 10am, very busy roads, but fairly easy terrain wise. A slight shower started at Slough, which turned into torrential rain, really torrential until Chiswick. I just settled down to a hard pace and went for it, soaking wet. A quick change of tops once we got to Chiswick and headed for central London. Crazy traffic, you have to be mad to cycle in London. A great feeling when I arrived at the Wellington Arch, and saw St Stephen's tower in the distance, quick skirt around the palace and into Westminster.
We stayed in St Edward's House, a small community SSJE of just two now, living in the monastic house designed by Bodley adjacent to church house and the Abbey grounds. The building is beautifully cared for and a welcome break, chapel pictured above. Jeffry's first priority the tobacconists in Westminster, second Streatham to see St Leonard's. We took in Westminster Cathedral along the way, incredible atmosphere there, and also a quick drink at the Fetsival Hall.
St Leonard's Streatham, rebuilt after a fire in 1978, truly innovative in its liturgical design. cleans lines, well thought out layout and beautiful materials left an interior worth seeing. Also a superb walker organ from 1978, a joy to play. The picture shows the Icon in memory of Laura Wilcox RIP and the Streatham window.
A desperate need for salad leaves, relieved by Pizza Express!
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