Everyone enjoys playing video games, whether it’s old school Pac Man or newer team-based games such as Overwatch. There are plenty of options for gaming fun in London from those who just want an arcade machine for some single-player action to big-time eSports competitions. Other gaming opportunities even offer you the chance to fully immerse […]
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Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Brixton
A part of London that is further from the touristy-sections, the London district of Brixton in the Borough of Lambeth is mostly a residential community. Additionally, it is one of the more diverse parts of the city, with a large Caribbean community that has contributed to Brixton’s culture. There may not seem to be much […]
The London Fiver – Five Doctor Who Landmarks To Visit in London
Doctor Who has been one of the UK’s greatest shows since it premiered in 1963. Over the course of its history, much of the show’s action has occurred in London, from the first episode up to last season. Plenty of well-known London landmarks have appeared on Doctor Who as a consequence and at least one […]
The London Fiver – Five Ancient Ruins in London to Visit That Haven’t Been Swept Away By Time
London is an ancient city. Even before the Romans established their settlement of Londonium, people had lived in the area. However, the Romans were the first to erect permanent structures here, some of which have survived today as ruins, hiding amongst the buildings that succeeded them and today’s skyscrapers. Of course, not all of these […]
Great Londoners: Joseph Bazalgette – The Man Who Ended The Great Stink
Joseph Bazalgette may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when you think of the city’s greatest citizens, but people use his biggest contribution every day–the sewer system. During the 19th Century, he was London’s chief engineer for the Metropolitan Board of Works and used his position to ease the city’s sanitation […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Most Expensive Apartment Buildings in London
Living in the city is hard. It’s also expensive. A common criticism of most cities is that home prices, and apartment rents are only getting more expensive. A city like London can certainly fit the bill when it comes to high rent prices. Of course, in a city full of movie stars, politicians, businessmen, and […]
Ten Interesting Facts about the Great Fire of London
On September 2, 1666, furnaces that weren’t quite out in the home of baker Thomas Farriner managed to start a fire that raged for four days and destroyed much of the City of London. The Great Fire was one of the most seminal events in London’s history. It has been recounted in dozens of works […]
Top 10 London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in and Around Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of London’s most important gathering points. Whether friends meeting up or an important cultural festival, the Square named for Horatio Nelson’s important victory against Napoleon is a place that everyone knows. It is also surrounded by important places and attractions and can be a starting point for any adventure in the […]
Ten Brilliant Modern Songs about London – Which One is Your Favorite?
There’s music in the streets of London and every borough has a song to sing. Plenty of songs have been written about the UK’s capital and its people across several decades and genres of music. These tunes have lyrics that address the different flavors of London, whether talking about its people, history, or current affairs. […]
The London Fiver – Five Events to Check out in London This Spring
Spring has sprung! From March through May, the warming of London invites more people to come out and participate in events that celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for something to do as an adult or a fun activity for your kids, London has plenty to offer children of all ages. If you want to […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in the City of London
At the heart of the sprawling metropolis that is Greater London is the City of London, a section of London about a square mile in size. While settlements existed here since before recorded time, it was the Romans who established the first permanent community. Today, its centralized status means many of London’s most important landmarks […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in the Leicester Square Area
Originally an area of London owned by Westminster Abbey, it came into the possession of King Henry VIII much in the same way a lot of church property did during his monarchy. He later transferred some of it to Robert Sidney, the 2nd Earl of Leicester, for whom the square is named. He built a […]
Power Hungry: The History of Supplying London with Power
Generating power has been a necessity in Britain for longer than most people would think. Firewood was replaced with charcoal as early as the Roman Occupation and coal mining was a major source of fuel by the 13th Century. Coal provided the primary energy source for hundreds of years after that, powering the first steam […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Notting Hill
More than just a film with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, the movie does do a good job of showing how absolutely gorgeous this area of London is. Over its history, Notting Hill has been many things from a pottery center to a Caribbean immigrant community to an affluent gentrified neighborhood. Today, all of these […]
We Don’t Need No Water – The 1834 Palace of Westminster Fire
The Palace of Westminster, otherwise known as the meeting place of Parliament, is one of the grandest buildings in the United Kingdom. However, the building that stands here now is less than 200 years old, replacing another grand palace that had stood since medieval times. The first Palace of Westminster was a royal residence for […]
Top 10 London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Croydon
The exact origins of Croydon’s name are unknown, but historians believe this area of South London is derived from the Anglo-Saxon for “crocus” and “valley,” which suggests it was an area for growing saffron. For centuries, it’s been a transportation corridor from South England to London from the ancient Roman road to the Croydon Canal […]
The London Fiver – Five Important Places in London’s Music History
Cities are full of music, from buskers in the streets to famous artists in their recording studios. London certainly has its own pedigree when it comes to be the best musical acts of the last few centuries, and with performance venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Marquee Club, you can believe it has […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Piccadilly
One of the most celebrated roads in London, Piccadilly Street runs through the City of Westminster and touches so many important places. While evidence suggests it isn’t as old as the Roman occupation, it’s been around at least since Medieval times when it was known as “the road to Reading.” Today it dead ends at […]
The Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Chocolate in London
Chocolate is one of the most gifted items around Valentine’s Day and London has plenty of shops from which you can purchase a special treat for your special someone. Whether you want to find a box full of sweets or something custom made, the city has plenty of chocolatiers that will satisfy your partner’s sweet […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Most Romantic Places in London
Ah, love is in the air, and it’s that time again when we want to do something special for our special someone. Paris might bill itself as the most romantic city in the world, but London has a lot going for it when it comes to love. There are many places you can visit with […]
Great London Buildings – Banqueting House
Once part of the Palace of Whitehall, today Banqueting House is all the remains of this once-great royal palace. Today it is a museum while the rest of Whitehall has been rebuilt as government offices. Banqueting House is important to London for several reasons, including its architectural notoriety and the kings and queens that once […]
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