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My Visit To Number 10 Downing Street

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I got the chance to visit the home and gardens of the Prime Minister. This is a summary of that visit. See the post at http://www.parttimetravels.com/visit-number-10-downing-street/

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My Visit To Number 10 Downing

Street

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I won the chance to see the gardens of

Number 10 Downing

Street

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I didn't realize I would

get to stand outside

the front door

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I was over the moon!

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Number 11 Downing

Street, the official

residence of the

Chancellor

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Number 10 Downing

Street has an official

mouse catcher.

Meet Larry

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Oh my goodness! I am inside

Number 10 Downing

Street!

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Our wonderful

guide

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I thought that we were going to use the side gate but

We walked through the house to get to the gardens.

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So many important

people have stood here.

And now so have I!

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And Heather too.

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I would like to introduce you to William,

one of the Downing Street gardeners

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And the funky art installation!

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Behind me is the Downing Street child

friendly pond, safely enclosed

behind the metal railing

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The garden tour was over.We returned to the house.

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Up the stairs,

where the walls are adorned

with portraits of

Prime Ministers

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Thelate Margaret Thatcher's

study

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This room is often used for official photo shoots with

visiting politicians, celebrities and people who have done

charitable work.

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Prime Minister David

Cameron sat in this chair.

OMG!

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The whole group took

pictures, including Heather

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A selection of the Downing

Street silverware -

2 candle holders

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Number 10 Downing Street State Dining Room

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It was time to leave

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Time to say goodbye

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A truly unforgettable

experience

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Thank you

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Farewell Number 10 Downing

Street

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Today was also The Trooping of The Guards so......

Hello Boys!

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Well now, it really is time

to go

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The End

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