Blackfriars for Coffee

@Ronrybs (21497)
London, England
September 16, 2024 3:44pm CST
Today went for an amble along the River Thames to Blackfriars planning to visit another of my favourite coffee shops, this one being on the South bank. Since I had my GoPro with me, I took a film as I crossed Blackfriars Bridge and making my way for a coffee. Walking across a bridge is none too exciting, so I edited that bit. As I got closer to the cafe, there was some sort of filming going on. Lots of people milling about, but not much going on. Still, a good coffee and a brownie cancelled out any disappointment on not seeing movie magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkbkDEORryw
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
17 Sep 24
The coffee and brownie look good and the chair looks comfy.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
That is why I like this chain of coffee shops, comfy seats and excellent brownies!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Sep 24
I loved the balustrading on the bridge. Are the barriers designed to slow down the cyclists?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Sep 24
@Ronrybs Oh! So that's quite sinister in a way.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
18 Sep 24
@JudyEv It is, but at least you know that they can't drive at you whilst on the bridge
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
They are there to protect pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles being used as weapons as has happened already in the UK and Europe
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208906)
• United States
16 Sep 24
I guess you routine cup of coffee turned into a little adventure! Looks like a cozy coffeeshop anyway
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
After a good walk in the City, a nice cup of coffee with a brownie is just the ticket!
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148731)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Sep 24
Maybe next time you will see some movie magic.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
Not too worried, I got what I was after, my coffee and brownie!
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Sep 24
I could be the filming of one of my favorite movie series from the books, I loved all three Bridget Jones movies and now they are filming another one from the last published book in London, Perhaps that is what the filming was all about, You might find this interesting
https://www.londonworld.com/whats-on/bridget-jones-london-filming-locations-4624239
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https://www.londonworld.com/whats-on/bridget-jones-london-filming-locations-4624239
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
Not seen any of the Bridget Jones movies. I think this one was for a TV series
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Sep 24
I am happy for you that you were able to enjoy your time at a coffee shop.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
Oh yes, had my book with me and took a little relaxing time out!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Sep 24
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Sep 24
I hope you enjoyed that coffee.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
17 Sep 24
Simply lovely..I'd so enjoy that.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
It is a pleasant walk and I do get to enjoy a coffee and brownie!
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
19 Sep 24
@Ronrybs I saw the video you did.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
19 Sep 24
@RebeccasFarm Thank you. I saw the number of views creeping towards double digits!
Anna
@LadyDuck (502459)
• Italy
17 Sep 24
I am sorry you had to cancel a good coffee and a brownie. I am going to watch your video.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502459)
• Italy
18 Sep 24
@Ronrybs It is a good quality video and brought back memories. We visited that area of London years ago.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
Thank you for that. It isn't too exciting, but shows a bit of the City
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
18 Sep 24
@LadyDuck Both sides of the river give a good walk and there are plenty of places for refreshment
Fleur
@Fleura (35017)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 24
Luckily they didn't object to you filming the filming!
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
17 Sep 24
I guess they wanted people in the background just passing by.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Sep 24
I will have to check out the video! I have been looking into go pros for awhile. Think they would be good when we go offroading. Everytime I think of the River Thames, I think of this scene. Regardless of how many things I've seen or read that mention it. It's always this episode of Doctor Who that comes to mind.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
19 Sep 24
Thought it would be Terror of the Zygonsm with the Loch Ness monster! Haven't seen the rebooted sereis
Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
20 Sep 24
@thislittlepennyearns Of the modern Doctors, I liked the episodes blink and Reunion
April
@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Sep 24
@Ronrybs Capaldi was brilliant. Eccleston was campy. Tennant was good, and Matt Smith was angry. If that helps. It's worth a watch. Although Eccleston is a bit painful to watch, but I watched an interview with the producers who rebooted it and they said that they were trying to appeal to older Whovians children. I will admit I don't have a whole lot of experience with old Who. I know 5th doctor well. I read all the books that they wrote, and listened to a lot of the radio stories for all the older Doctors. I HATED the 8th Doctor. Was a shame that they thought an American could bring it justice. But oh well.
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