Samurai in London

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Nearly missed this one. I had planning to visit the Samurai exhibition, at the British Museum, last week, but the day I choose the rail service was disrupted by a suspected gas leak in the City. After spending about 30 minutes stalled, I was lucky enough to catch a train back towards home. Even then, I had to catch a bus for the last leg as I did not want to go to the airport. Monday was the last day of the exhibition and a Bank Holiday, as well. The trains were fairly packed and the museum was no less busy. An enjoyable tour of the Samurai with several sets of armour and weapons, as well as a ‘business’ kimono for no armour days. I did wonder why Japanese armour is displayed sitting, while European armour is standing. After that it was off to the members’ tea room. Absolutely heaving, but I was lucky enough to get a table to have my tea and sticky bun in comfort. Once refreshed, off to Piccadilly and a Banksy. Photo by author