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Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of our favorite places in London and is a must stop for any first time visitor to London. It’s often considered the center of London…
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New Anglotopia Book: Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English
We’ve been working on it for months and hinting at it on our social media feeds and today is the day we’re ready to release Anglotopia’s Dictionary of British…
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The Tube: Top 13 Facts about the Tube on its 150th Anniversary
This week the iconic London Underground Celebrates its 150th anniversary. To celebrate the birthday of this London institution, here’s 13 facts and figures about it! 1. Today the Tube carries…
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Guest Post: The Secret Gardens of London's West End
While the City of London has its secret gardens, the West End tends to have garden squares, many of which are private with access only available to the residents…
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Guest Article: 5 Places to Go Ice Skating in London This Christmas
Whether you feel at home on the ice, or would rather just watch the skaters go around with a cup of something warm in your hands, there’s nothing quite…
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Black Friday Deal: Get Both Our Most Popular Guidebooks for Just $19.99 w/ Free Shipping!
To get your holiday shopping off right, we’re offering up both our guidebooks, 101 London Travel Tips and 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips for one low price of $19.99…
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Guest Article: Layover 101 - Things to do on a Layover near London Heathrow Airport
Editor’s Note: Have a long layover in London – here are some ideas for what you can do with your down time at London Heathrow near the airport. Essentially…
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London Alert! Looking for something Fun to do in London This Weekend? Celebrate 1st Birthday of Westfield Stratford City
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend in London? Why not head over to Westfield Stratford City and join in the celebrations of their 1st Birthday!…
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Chuffed to Bits: The Definitive Top 20 London Songs
With the Olympics beginning this week, one thing is certain: London is on the brain. And it’s especially on the minds of those of us who love it. As…
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Guest Post: 10 Best Markets for Losing Your Money in London
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a trip to London isn’t complete without first purchasing a three-eyed tiger mask from a Bangladeshi street vendor. After all, what’s a holiday…
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Recent Articles
Video: Secrets of the Northern Line – Londonist
Geoff Marshall tours London's Northern Line, looking for unusual features. Discover unfinished platforms, secret escalators, fibbing signs and a plastic owl. … [Read More...]
London Store Left as it was 12 Years Ago When it Closed
This is pretty amazing. A gentleman's clothing store in London went out of business 12 years ago and everything inside has been left as it was the day it closed. It's like a time capsule. It's amazing that no one has snatched up the store and opened a new business when you … [Read More...]
How do you Pronounce Some of London’s Strange Places?
When looking at a map of London, one can get easily confused when it comes time to pronounce some of the strange place names. So, the folks over at the Londonist have put together a handy card to help you pronounce some of London's interesting more complicated place names. Now … [Read More...]
Sweetview: Lovely Art for your favorite London Boroughs Not as the Tourist Sees
I've been meaning to write about this for quite some time. I love a good work of art with London as a theme and I love these paintings from a company called Sweetview. Sweet View is a new company offering prints by artist Jack Noel, designed to resonate with Londoners. So … [Read More...]
Video: A Love Letter to London: “Heavyweight”, by Musa Okwonga
Check out this great music video about how awesome London is. I love the way it was shot and the rhythm of London life. … [Read More...]
London’s Newspaper – The Evening Standard – Is Now free on the iPad!
One of my favorite things to do in London while I'm there is to pick up a copy of the Evening Standars, which is London's local newspaper of record. It's always a joy to read. They have a website, but it's just not the same a reading the paper. Until fairly recently if you … [Read More...]
London Apps: New Photowalk Audio Guided Tour of Greenwich Released
This came across the inbox and we thought it was worth sharing. Software developers have released a great new phone app that takes you on a tour of the maritime heritage of Greenwich. The Viewfinder Photography Gallery is delighted to launch the Thames Trail: an interactive … [Read More...]
An Inside Look at the new Heathrow Terminal Under Construction
As part of a multi-billion Pound expansion of Heathrow Airport, there's currently a new terminal under construction. And it will open 1 year from now. Terminal 2 is being built on the same location as the older T2, which was demolished. It will be a new state of the art … [Read More...]
First Peek at London’s New Sky Garden in the Walkie-Talkie Tower
There's been a building under construction in the City of London that's colloquially called the Walkie-Talkie Tower - because it looks like a child's toy. It's real name is 20 Fenchurch Street and while normally a new skyscraper in London wouldn't warrant a story - this one … [Read More...]
10 Top, Fast Budget Eats in London When You’ve Only Got 10 Minutes
London is awash with great dining, whether you’re a fan of the mighty steak or a vegan platter. It’s also a city where everyone is always busy, has too little time, and is always rushing from one place to the next trying to get through that ‘to do’ list. Deal sites like … [Read More...]
Video: The Tube An Underground History BBC full documentary 2013 London Underground is 150 years old
In 2013 London Underground is 150 years old. The world's first underground railway is spending its anniversary year celebrating its own history. They're sending a steam train back underground, and there's a Royal visit to prepare for. On the tube, history is everywhere - it's … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events at the Royal Albert Hall in June
If you’re looking to enjoy the ambience of a world class venue in the company of some of the world’s best arts and entertainment acts, the Royal Albert Hall is the place to be. Here we take a look ahead at some of June’s highlights at the London venue. Bruce Forsyth … [Read More...]
London Alert: Win a Trip to See Wimbledon from Radio Disney
Radio Disney is offering up the chance for you to win a free trip to see the Wimbledon Tennis Match. Here are the prize details: One lucky winner will win a trip to London, the land of One Direction, to see tennis’ biggest event, Wimbledon! You'll see the top tennis stars … [Read More...]
High(est) Tea in London: Paramount Launches High Tea 32 Floors Above Soho
High tea is taken to another level at Paramount, the restaurant and bar at the tip of Centre Point. Ascend 32 floors and enjoy its all-new high tea – the highest in London, no less – with 360-degree views of the capital. Whether with leaves (£28) or with bubbles (£42), … [Read More...]
Travel Alert: Regent’s Street to Go Traffic Free This Summer
Good news for shoppers who enjoy the busy West End but don't like dodging buses as they shop. Regent's Street will be going traffic free this summer for select days. Regent Street will become traffic free every Sunday throughout July to celebrate Summer Streets in … [Read More...]
Amazing Interactive Panorama of Trafalgar Square
London based photographer Will Pearson has released a stunning new interactive panorama of Trafalgar Square lit up in all it's glory. Trafalgar Square is my favorite place in London and I never tired of new pictures of it! Check out the full sized version here. … [Read More...]
Video: Aerial footage of the City of London at night
Aerial footage of the City of London at night from JasonHawkes on Vimeo. My favorite London based photographer, Jason Hawkes, has released an amazing video of the City of London at night. Watch it in HD for the full effect. Check out his website for some amazing … [Read More...]
Video: Rare Color Scenes from London in 1926
London in 1927 from Tim Sparke on Vimeo. This video has been making the rounds so we thought it was worth sharing. Incredible colour footage of 1920s London shot by an early British pioneer of film named Claude Friese-Greene, who made a series of travelogues using the … [Read More...]
Video: Ten Illegal Things To Do In London
This video is simply hilarious! A quick and dirty video from Tom (http://tomscott.com - @tomscott) and Matt (http://mattg.co.uk - @unnamedculprit) - ten illegal things to do in London. Yes, these are all properly illegal: you can see our references … [Read More...]
London Tube Cuff Bracelet
Check out this really cool bracelet cuff featuring the London Underground map. Stainless steel cuff with etched transit map of the London Underground Smooth matte metal with fine black grids Stylish and functional - never get lost in the Tube ever again Design: Tiffany … [Read More...]
Video: Lies on the London Underground
In this fun video Tom Scott (http://tomscott.com @tomscott) and Matt Parker (http://standupmaths.com @standupmaths) investigate some of the London Underground's greatest lies. … [Read More...]
Event Alert: Explore London’s Private Gardens and Squares during Open Garden Squares Weekend
If you're going to be in London the first week of June, you're in for a treat. London has many private gardens and squares that are closed off to the public. One weekend a year, they're opened up for the public to explore in Open Garden Squares Weekend. Here are the … [Read More...]
Tube Fun: Optical Illusion of Tube Train Going in Both Directions at Once
How cool is this animated gif? It's a Tube Train that appears to be going both forward and backwards. Found via Neatorama … [Read More...]
Film4 Announces Outdoor Film Screening Schedule at Somerset House
Film4 is sponsoring the outdoor film screenings taking place at Somerset house this summer. What can be better than watching iconic cinema beneath the stars in London? London’s best-loved open-air cinema is back this August with an extended programme of films over 14 nights. … [Read More...]
London Transport Releases Flowery Tube Map in Honor of the Royal Chelsea Flower Show
London Transport has released a collector's poster in honor of the 100th anniversary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Here are the flowers used for each line: Grey Hydrangeas – Jubilee Line Chocolate Cosmos – Bakerloo Line Green Chrysanthemum … [Read More...]
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