Trojan's Corner

Happy Birthday Aaron.

2011-12-05T22:11:00.001Z

I wrote this for Sally....

Even though you’re gone,

Even though you’re gone,
I can almost hear you calling my name...
Felt your touch of your hand,
and see your smile light up a room.

Even though you’re gone,
I still feel you live on, in my heart,
Through the tears that I have cried,
Feel warmth of your memory
As I share a favourite story about you,

Even though you’re gone.
I am thankful that we had the chance to make those memories,
So thankful that you made my life so much richer.
And despite the loss , I feel today
if I had to do it all again.
I wouldn’t change a thing, as I know our love lives forever.

Happy birthday Aaron

© 2011 T.Gayle, all rights reserved.

Please Sponsor Trojan 'Tin Man' Gayle

2011-05-10T10:16:00.004+01:00

On the 5th June, I am taking part in a charity walk called “Walk for Life” in aid of Crusaid. Crusaid provides information and support on the issues of HIV and Aids both in the UK and overseas.

Since 1989, the Walk has raised millions of pounds in support of the various initiatives run by Crusaid, both in the UK and overseas, particularly Africa, where the rate of infections remain disproportionately high. In the UK, Crusaid has funded many projects and services crucial to the ongoing support for literally thousands of people affected by HIV and AIDS, including the unique Hardship Fund, which provides a financial lifeline for those living with the virus in extreme poverty.

If you would like to support this great cause, please click on the link below and make a donation online

http://www.walkforlife.co.uk/public_individual_sponsorship.php?ID=1882

Buckingham Palace - Seen from St James Park - London

2011-04-14T14:52:00.004+01:00

Buckingham Palace seen from St James Park.

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Fighting For Your Something You believe In.

2011-04-08T14:37:00.006+01:00

It seem that every other day, people somewhere is protesting for change. From the Middle East, USA (tea parties) and across the world, people are demanding change. At the present moment Libya is fighting for change and the Libyans within the UK where demonstrating near where I work and I was able to take this picture. The picture above is showing supporters for the current regime, supporters for change were right of the picture (not seen).

This post is all those people fighting for what they believe in and their efforts to affect change through peaceful and transparent means.

I Will Follow You - A poem

2011-03-13T08:55:00.007Z

I will follow you

I will follow you,

with my heart, soul and spirit,

this is what I will do for you.

I will follow you,

thru my doubts, my fears and a few tears

this is what you do for love.

I will follow you,

thru the laughter,

the joy and our memories

this is what I have built with you.

I will follow you,

and watch my youth fade,

and feel you drift away

do I continue to follow?,

this is what you do for love.

but when I need you,

to help me realise my dreams,

to hold me when I feel weak,

to be what I need you to be,

why do I feel so betrayed?

Austerity Measures Street Art Protest

2011-02-02T19:18:00.002Z

This thought provoking street art is protesting against the coalition plans for cuts in public spending. This photo was taken near Old Street, London.

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Norwood Junction Station - Waiting For a Train That Never Came

2010-12-04T09:19:00.004Z

The Snow caused chaos throughout the train network. People was stuck on trains for hours and others waited for trains that never came. I was one of the latter!

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Naked Tree - Snow covered Limbs

2010-12-03T18:32:00.002Z

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Snow In South Norwood

2010-12-02T14:54:00.002Z

The last few days the UK has seen records amount of snow, which has seen the country transport system thrown into chaos. It's been a long while since i have posted on this blog as its been a busy few months. Any I hope you all are well and I will be periodically posting pictures from now on.

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Bramble in Whitehorse Meadow

2010-09-11T13:42:00.003+01:00

I really like this photo of this bramble. Its been raining in London pretty much everyday this week. This was taken after a rain shower and its still wet (not the rain drops).

Trafalgar Square installation - Dig Toilets Not Graves - Water Aid.

2010-09-09T12:51:00.005+01:00

Trafalgar Square installation delivers a powerful message on sanitation on the tenth anniversary of the Millennium Declaration.

Ten years to the day since the UN Millennium Declaration was adopted (8 September 2000), international charity WaterAid today demonstrated how billions of people around the world are literally living and dying in their own faeces.

A dramatic installation of 167 spades standing upright in grass was erected in London's iconic Trafalgar Square to symbolise the number of children who die from diarrhoea in the developing world every hour. Click on here to discover more: http://www.digtoilets.org/

Croydon Town Hall

2010-08-31T08:50:00.001+01:00

Built 1895

The present Town Hall is Croydon's third. There is confusion over the date of construction of the very first Town Hall, but it is believed to be either 1566 or 1609. The second was built in 1808 to serve the growing market and trading centre but was demolished following completion of the present Town Hall in 1895.

The present Town Hall designed by local architect Charles Henman was officially opened by TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales on 19th May 1896. Constructed in red bricks from Wrotham in Kent, with Portland Stone dressings and green Westmoreland slates for the roof the building underwent many design changes throughout construction, including the widening of the main staircase to be of 'adequate size and importance'.

Parts, including the former court rooms, have been converted for the Lifetimes Museum and exhibition galleries. The original public library, which for some years was used as the local studies library, is now the David Lean cinema, and the whole complex is known as Croydon Clocktower. After 100 years, a brand new public library occupies the area shown on Charles Henman's original plans as "space available for future extension".

Since the mid-1980s the Town Hall has been completely renovated and restored, and the Mayor's Parlour and the committee rooms have reverted to their original purpose.

Basically its simply beautiful.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow (in Souh Norwood).

2010-08-26T08:46:00.004+01:00

For the past few days is has been raining pretty much non stop. I was however very luck to catch a rainbow during a lull period from my bedroom window. On the right you can see the Crystal Palace football (soccer) stadium.

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Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial

2010-08-25T09:07:00.002+01:00

The beauty of the Albert Memorial.and the Royal Albert Hall behind it.

Fancy a hug anyone? - The Hugging bears in Hyde Park

2010-08-24T08:47:00.003+01:00

A picture of two bears hugging each other on the top of a drinking fountain in Hyde Park.

The Albert Memorial - Hyde Park - London

2010-08-23T09:58:00.003+01:00

The Albert Memorial is situated in Kensington Gardens, London, England, directly to the north of the Royal Albert Hall. It was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved husband, Prince Albert who died of typhoid in 1861. The memorial was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Gothic revival style. Opened in 1872, with the statue of Albert ceremonially "seated" in 1875, the memorial consists of an ornate canopy or pavilion containing a statue of Prince Albert facing south. The memorial is 176 feet tall, took over ten years to complete, and cost £120,000.

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Party in the Park - Brighton Gay Pride

2010-08-20T10:20:00.003+01:00

Brighton's Gay Pride is a celebration of being proud of your sexuality also its a good opportunity to get down and party!

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Thank God For Pride! Proclaims a Brighton Church

2010-08-19T09:23:00.003+01:00

The Chuch and Gay rights has never really sat comfortably side by side, however from the sign outside this church it seems that things are finally changing for the better.

Are you Lady Gaga? - Brighton's Gay Pride

2010-08-18T08:38:00.004+01:00

Brighton's gay pride is a celebration of being comfortable of your own sexuality and the sexuality of others. The event attracts a wide spectrum of the British Community and even a Lady Gaga fan.

Brighton - Gay Pride - Just Say NO!

2010-08-17T08:47:00.003+01:00

Two weeks ago Brighton held its annual gay pride parade at Preston Park. As it was a nice day I took the train outta London to experiance the festival and take some pictures.

Above is my "Just say No! to drugs Campaign" .. Belive that if you can LOL .. anyhow more pictures will follow this week...

Battersea Power Station

2010-08-16T10:15:00.004+01:00

The iconic Battersea Power taken on route to work.

Spreading the Lords Work - Speakers Corner - Hyde Park

2010-08-13T09:00:00.004+01:00

Hyde Park Speakers' Corner is an area where public speaking is allowed. Speakers there are allowed to speak as long as the police consider their speeches lawful. Contrary to popular belief, there is no immunity from the law, nor are any subjects proscribed, but in practice the police tend to be and therefore only intervene when they receive a complaint or if they hear profanity. Above are placards of warnings of God's return. If you are ever in London you should pass to the Marble Arch part of Hyde park on Sunday's afternoon and listen to range of opinions and arguements. It can be quite entertaining.

Looking Over the Serpentine in Hyde Park

2010-08-12T09:13:00.007+01:00

The Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, looks like its gonna rain!

Shopping at Zara's Then A Nice Stroll in Hyde Park

2010-08-11T09:01:00.003+01:00

I recently spent the day in Hyde park with a good friend of mine.

A stroll in the park is what Sundays are made for.

Royal Albert Hall - London

2010-08-10T09:28:00.004+01:00

The Royal Albert Hall is an arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941.

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, recognisable the world over. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from every kind of performance genre have appeared on its stage. Each year it hosts more than 350 performances including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, tennis, award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances and lavish banquets.