Archive for August 24th, 2005

Google Sightseeing takes you on tour of the world as seen from satellite, using the free Google Earth program, or Google Maps in your web browser. Each weekday your guides James and Alex present new weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

The editors: James & Alex

The Royal Albert Hall

Wednesday, 24th August 2005 by Alex

This is the world famous Royal Albert Hall, London’s most famous concert venue. It’s the home of The Proms and the largest pipe organ in the UK. Opened in 1871, its official name is ‘The Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences’, and was built as a part of a memorial to Queen Victoria’s husband and consort, Prince Albert (Wikipedia page).

The Royal Albert Hall

Thanks to Ian Bourke and Greg Askins.

IKEA stores

Wednesday, 24th August 2005 by James

Everybody loves the big blue furniture store, sitting here in my living room I can count at least 25 things I’ve purchased from IKEA.

Anyway, they’ve got hundreds of stores and here’s one in Spain (in the flight path to this airport) and another in France (which isn’t near an airport?).

Thanks: Matt & Manuel Fernandez