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Autumn Musical Extravaganza
How lucky are those of us who live in the south-east and London? Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest centre for the arts and since it's...
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Sep 25
Silk Roads Exhibition
Since the emergence of the Roman city/port of Londinium (AD 43 - 410), there has been a major trading post on the north bank of the...
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Sep 3
What am I?
Have you ever wondered what the small green huts dotted around central London are for? Well, they were established in 1875 by The...
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Jul 31
Chelsea Physic Garden
London's oldest botanic garden has often punched above it's weight. Founded in 1673 Chelsea Physic Garden covers four acres of land on...
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Jul 20
"Dinosaurs For Ever!"
Just in time for the school holidays, the Natural History Museum in London has opened two new gardens designed specifically to tie into...
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Jun 28
Six Queens!
Our fascination with Tudor history continues unabated; they were dangerous and complex times which altered our country for ever! St...
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Jun 16
200yrs of Kindness!
London's historic coffee houses have contributed so much to our culture and history as a nation including some of best-known charities!...
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May 26
A Sneak Peek into London's Gardens!
Following hard on the heels of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the Silver Jubilee Weekend for London Open Gardens. Celebrate 25 years of...
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May 10
200 years of public art!
TODAY is the 200th birthday of the National Gallery, home of the nation's treasure trove of fabulous art which belong to us, the public...
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Apr 5
Monet's Garden in London!
Calling all gardeners and art lovers! Visit the wonderful Garden Museum at St Mary in Lambeth to see their latest exhibition (on until...
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Mar 12
Saving Lives on the Thames!!
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution celebrates it's 200th anniversary this year! Sir William Hillary’s vision for a service dedicated...
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Feb 21
West End Productions Go Local!
Can’t get into London to the West End to see an acclaimed play or ballet or opera? Don’t fancy running for the train at Waterloo after a...
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Feb 7
"I Spy London"
The FREE "Spies, Lies and Deception" exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum (until 14th April 2024). ties into my new talk "I Spy...
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Jan 22
Trooping the Colour 2024
Here are some dates for your diary! Trooping the Colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade not just once but three times each summer! The...
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Jan 2
Happy New Year!
Here's to 2024 and a happy and successful year for us all. In my first post this year I'm going suggest some ideas for making the most of...
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Dec 8, 2023
"Tis the Season to be Jolly"!
A very Merry Christmas to you all! If you're in London over Christmas be sure to check out the production of Charles Dicken's eternally...
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Nov 16, 2023
Holbein "Dazzles"!
The new Holbein exhibition at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace brings Tudor history to life with some historic and magnificent...
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Oct 24, 2023
Jane Austen: novels, kings and tea!
Did you know that author Jane Austen regularly visited London to see family, go to the theatre and buy tea? London is often mentioned in...
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Aug 29, 2023
Drop into London's buildings!
The Open House Festival is your annual chance to immerse yourself in London’s homes, institutions and superb architecture. You can go...
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Aug 2, 2023
The Globe!
Did you know that the Globe Theatre burnt down over 400 years ago because a canon misfired during a performance of Henry VIII and set...
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