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London Celebrates its Grassroots Music Scene with First-Ever Musical Tube Map

London's vibrant grassroots music scene is getting the recognition it deserves with an innovative new campaign spearheaded by Mayor Sadiq Khan. The "London Creates...
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Major £22 Million Overhaul for Crystal Palace Park Set to Begin This Month

Crystal Palace Park in southeast London is set to undergo a significant £22 million transformation, with work starting on May 19. The ambitious project...
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Great London Icons: The Red Phone Box – London’s Enduring Street Icon

Standing sentinel on London's streets for nearly a century, the red telephone box represents far more than a simple communications device. This crimson kiosk...
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National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing Reopens After Two-Year Renovation – We Have A Photo Gallery!

The National Gallery in London is set to unveil its newly renovated Sainsbury Wing this Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the institution's 200th...
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Yes, Prime Minister Returns: Iconic British Political Satire Gets Final Chapter in the West End

The beloved political comedy that captured the hearts of Britons across the political spectrum – including Margaret Thatcher herself – is getting its final...
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Great London Icons: London’s Green Cabmen’s Shelters

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Mystery Renaissance Altarpiece Finds New Home at National Gallery After 60 Years in Seclusion

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What is a cockney?

"St Mary-Le-Bow 01" by Steve Cadman from London, U.K. is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 The term "cockney" is often used to describe someone from...
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Historic Granada Theatre Reborn as Soho Theatre Walthamstow

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Enhanced Priority Seating on London’s Public Transport Network

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Paddington Bear Headed for West End Stage This November with McFly Frontman’s Original Score

McFly frontman Tom Fletcher has unveiled details about the highly anticipated Paddington musical, describing the songs he's composed for the beloved bear's theatrical debut...
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London’s Royal Albert Hall to Host 72 Spectacular Concerts for BBC Proms 2025

The iconic Royal Albert Hall will once again become the epicenter of classical music this summer as the BBC Proms returns with an ambitious...
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Covent Garden Celebrates 50 Years of Street Performance With Day-Long Festival

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Great Events in London History: London’s New Horizon – The Docklands Revolution

When Margaret Thatcher stood in London's derelict docklands in 1981, looking out over acres of abandoned wharves and crumbling warehouses, few could have imagined...
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Historic Hammersmith Bridge Welcomes Cyclists After Transformative Upgrade

Hammersmith Bridge has entered a new phase in its storied history with the reopening of its main carriageway to cyclists following a £2.9 million...
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National Gallery Unveils Ambitious Rehang: “C C Land: The Wonder of Art” Transforms Visitor Experience

Come May 10, 2025, visitors to London's National Gallery will discover a completely reimagined collection as the institution launches "C C Land: The Wonder...
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