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
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 consider how expensive London property is. Check out a gallery below: Original story here. … [Read more...]
How do you Pronounce Some of London’s Strange Places?
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 you can sound like a local - even when you're not! Click the image for the full sized version. Source. … [Read more...]
Sweetview: Lovely Art for your favorite London Boroughs Not as the Tourist Sees
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 rather than pictures of the London Eye with Big Ben in the background, or Big Ben with the London Eye in the background, these are views of the crossroads, markets and hidden squares that provide the true backdrop to a life … [Read more...]
Video: A Love Letter to London: “Heavyweight”, by Musa Okwonga
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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!
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 wanted to read the actual paper, you were limited to an expensive Digital Subscription that cost something like $30 a month - which is a lot for a newspaper they give away for free on the streets! So - I was very … [Read more...]
London Apps: New Photowalk Audio Guided Tour of Greenwich Released
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 photowalk with an accompanying phone app that reveals the industrial and shipbuilding heritage of Greenwich, from its 19th century heyday to the present. The route begins at the Cutty Sark and follows the riverside … [Read more...]
An Inside Look at the new Heathrow Terminal Under Construction
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 terminal in a similar vein to British Airway's Terminal 5, which was built a few years ago. The redevelopment of T2 will significantly modernize Heathrow and bring it into the modern era - the previous building had been … [Read more...]
First Peek at London’s New Sky Garden in the Walkie-Talkie Tower
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 has something amazing in store for Londoners. At the top of the 38 story building, there will be a 3 story atrium that will have a garden along with several restaurants that will have far reaching views of the London … [Read more...]
10 Top, Fast Budget Eats in London When You’ve Only Got 10 Minutes
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 Deal Zippy always list loads of attractive restaurant discount vouchers for the capital but what about when you’re short on time? Making the best of all the dining London has to offer under those circumstances isn’t … [Read more...]
Video: The Tube An Underground History BBC full documentary 2013 London Underground is 150 years old
May 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 down every tunnel, in every tunnel, in every sign and design, and in the lives of the unsung people who built it and run it today. Following on from BBC2's The Tube series, this programme tells the story of the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events at the Royal Albert Hall in June
May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 starts the month off on June 3rd, entertaining the crowds in his own inimitable style. The veteran entertainer is joined by an array of talented musicians and will perform songs from his album, These Are My … [Read more...]
London Alert: Win a Trip to See Wimbledon from Radio Disney
May 28, 2013 By 1 Comment
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 in action as they compete in the men’s and women’s final events! Then, head over to the ESPN broadcast center for a V.I.P. behind the scenes tour! Sounds like a great prize! This sweepstakes is open to US and … [Read more...]
High(est) Tea in London: Paramount Launches High Tea 32 Floors Above Soho
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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), high tea at Paramount is a welcome respite from the buzzing, chaotic streets below – from a quick pit-stop between shopping or a more languid, all-afternoon affair. Featuring a copper-clad bar and loungey, … [Read more...]
Travel Alert: Regent’s Street to Go Traffic Free This Summer
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 partnership with the Greater London Authority and Mayor of London. This is a first for the UK and will create a fun showcase for the Regent Street shopping experience on 7, 14, 21, 28 July, giving shoppers the space to make … [Read more...]
Amazing Interactive Panorama of Trafalgar Square
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 photography. … [Read more...]
Video: Rare Color Scenes from London in 1926
May 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
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 colour process his father William - a noted cinematographer - was experimenting with. It's like a beautifully dusty old postcard you'd find in a junk store, but moving. Music by Jonquil and Yann Tiersen. … [Read more...]
Video: Ten Illegal Things To Do In London
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 at http://tomscott.com/law/ … [Read more...]
London Tube Cuff Bracelet
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 Burnette Fits most adults You can buy it here. … [Read more...]
Video: Lies on the London Underground
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 details: Open Garden Squares Weekend Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 2013, London, United Kingdom Over 200 private, hidden, unusual and little known gardens open to the public across 27 London boroughs to raise awareness and … [Read more...]
Tube Fun: Optical Illusion of Tube Train Going in Both Directions at Once
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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. Presented in the magnificent 18th century courtyard on a giant screen with full surround sound, Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House features comedy, romance, musicals, thrillers and much loved classics. With early … [Read more...]
London Transport Releases Flowery Tube Map in Honor of the Royal Chelsea Flower Show
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 – District Line Blue Tulip - Piccadilly Line Black Pansy – Northern Line Red Rose – Central Line Himalayan Blue Poppy – Waterloo & City Line Maroon Lily – Metropolitan Line Blue geranium … [Read more...]
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