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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...

Helen
Jul 31, 2024
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"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...

Helen
Jul 20, 2024
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Six Queens!
Our fascination with Tudor history continues unabated; they were dangerous and complex times which altered our country for ever! St...

Helen
Jun 28, 2024
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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!...

Helen
Jun 16, 2024
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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...

Helen
May 26, 2024
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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...

Helen
May 10, 2024
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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...

Helen
Apr 5, 2024
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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...

Helen
Mar 12, 2024
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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...

Helen
Feb 21, 2024
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"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...

Helen
Feb 7, 2024
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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...

Helen
Jan 22, 2024
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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...

Helen
Jan 2, 2024
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"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...

Helen
Dec 8, 2023
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Holbein "Dazzles"!
The new Holbein exhibition at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace brings Tudor history to life with some historic and magnificent...

Helen
Nov 16, 2023
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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...

Helen
Oct 24, 2023
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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...

Helen
Aug 29, 2023
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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...

Helen
Aug 2, 2023
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Did you know?
Some of our most precious parks and gardens were shaped by Kings and Queens through the ages with St James's and Green Parks originally...

Helen
Jun 22, 2023
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A Greener City - Living Walls & Open Gardens!
In view of climatic changes, our green spaces are more precious and relevant than ever. Urban green space gives us Increased...

Helen
Jun 7, 2023
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Portraitastic!
The National Portrait Gallery opens its doors again on June 22nd 2023 after a major refurbishment lasting three years. It's a fabulous...

Helen
May 23, 2023
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