The Rosetta Stone has temporarily moved to a special exhibition in the British Museum to celebrate 200 years since hieroglyphs were decoded. It is the first time the ancient object has been relocated since it was installed in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery 18 years ago. In 1799, the inscribed slab was stumbled upon by a group of soldiers and later it went on to became the … [Read more...] about Rosetta Stone at British Museum moved for first time in 18 years for new exhibition
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London’s Natural History Museum creates gardens to study how wildlife reacts to climate
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is creating hi-tech gardens full of sensors to look at how wildlife reacts to the climate, and how and why it is changing. The gardens will also allow researchers to look at the kind of life that makes these gardens home, from insects and frogs to tiny microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. Sensors installed across the site will … [Read more...] about London’s Natural History Museum creates gardens to study how wildlife reacts to climate
Gorillas, fruit and Buzz Lightyear: London Marathon’s fancy dress raises smiles
A Buzz Lightyear and a bright red postbox featuring the King’s new cypher were among the fancy dress costumes donned by some of the thousands of people who took part in the London Marathon this year. Whether as a personal challenge or in aid of a chosen charity, people donned colorful, large, and occasionally furry costumes as they ran the 26.2-mile course. One group of … [Read more...] about Gorillas, fruit and Buzz Lightyear: London Marathon’s fancy dress raises smiles
Exhibition Report: Lucian Freud: New Perspectives at the National Gallery
This National Gallery landmark exhibition is being staged to mark the centenary of the birth of artist Lucian Freud (1922–2011.) It is the first major Lucian Freud exhibition in a decade to showcase his long and influential career. Family The grandson of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud was born in Berlin in 1922. His father was the Jewish architect Ernst L. Freud. Ernst was … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: Lucian Freud: New Perspectives at the National Gallery
Report on New Installation on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square – Antelope by Samson Kambalu
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square has displayed temporary contemporary art since 1998. THE END by Heather Phillipson was removed on 15 August 2022, and the latest choice was unveiled on Wednesday, 28 September 2022. Antelope by Samson Kambalu is the 14th Fourth Plinth commission and will stay until next year. It was selected in 2021 by the Fourth Plinth Commission … [Read more...] about Report on New Installation on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square – Antelope by Samson Kambalu
Elizabeth line’s Bond Street station to finally open October 24th
Bond Street station on London’s Elizabeth line will open on Monday, October 24, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The new railway began running in May, but trains have not called at Bond Street due to delays completing the station. The opening of Bond Street – which is subject to “final approvals” – is expected to ease congestion at nearby Oxford Circus Tube … [Read more...] about Elizabeth line’s Bond Street station to finally open October 24th
London’s National Gallery announces ‘pay what you wish’ scheme for special exhibitions amid cost-of-living crisis
Visitors to the National Gallery will be able to pay “as much or as little as they like” on Friday evenings for the run of a Lucian Freud exhibition as part of a new scheme responding to the cost-of-living crisis, the gallery has announced. The Pay What You Wish scheme, the first of its kind at the National Gallery, will be valid for the run of the Credit Suisse – Lucian … [Read more...] about London’s National Gallery announces ‘pay what you wish’ scheme for special exhibitions amid cost-of-living crisis
Transport for London boss American Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured
Transport for London (TfL) boss Andy Byford will leave the organization at the end of October. The organization said Mr. Byford – who became transport commissioner in June 2020 – will “resume life in the United States” and is “closing out a 33-year public service career”. TfL’s chief operating officer Andy Lord will take on the role of commissioner on an interim … [Read more...] about Transport for London boss American Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured
‘Huge operation’ to keep central London clean during public mourning for Queen
Scores of staff were deployed for a clean-up operation to return the streets of central London to normal just a few hours after the Queen’s funeral had ended. Westminster City Council and waste management partner Veolia said they had sent additional cleaning teams to the center of the city over recent days in a “huge operation” to ensure it was kept clean as crowds flocked to … [Read more...] about ‘Huge operation’ to keep central London clean during public mourning for Queen
Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding
Three central London Tube stations will be closed on the morning of the Queen’s funeral to prevent overcrowding. Transport for London (TfL) announced that passengers will be prevented from starting or ending journeys at Westminster, St James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner stations for “most of the morning” on Monday. The transport body said it “will aim to reopen stations” … [Read more...] about Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding
Details on the full procession route for the Queen’s funeral
The Queen’s coffin will travel by ceremonial procession along a detailed route through London and then Windsor before she is laid to rest. The late monarch’s lying in state will come to an end on Monday morning before her coffin is transported to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service. It will then travel to Windsor for a Committal Service and private burial in … [Read more...] about Details on the full procession route for the Queen’s funeral
Mourners in London who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall
Mourners who queued for eight hours overnight to pay their respects to the Queen have described the “breath-taking” serenity in Westminster Hall where “you could hear a pin drop” in the silence. People have traveled from all over the country and waited since 1 is for the chance to visit the Queen lying in state. Three well-wishers who befriended each other in the queue … [Read more...] about Mourners in London who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall
The Queen’s lying in state: What you need to know if you’re in London
The Queen will lie in state in London ahead of her funeral. Here is some of the information mourners need to know if you're in London. – What exactly is meant by the term “lying in state”? Lying in state is usually reserved for sovereigns, current or past queen consorts, and sometimes former prime ministers. During the formal occasion, the closed coffin is placed on … [Read more...] about The Queen’s lying in state: What you need to know if you’re in London
London hotel prices soar ahead of the Queen’s funeral
People planning to visit London for the Queen’s funeral face soaring hotel bills. Hotel prices are up to four times higher on Sunday – the night before the funeral – compared with a week later, analysis by the PA news agency found. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the capital during the funeral at Westminster Abbey. Many visitors … [Read more...] about London hotel prices soar ahead of the Queen’s funeral
First Changing of the Guard in reign of King Charles III takes place
The first Changing of the Guard has taken place since King Charles III was named as Britain’s new monarch on Saturday. Number 7 Company The Coldstream Guards formally handed over duties to Number 12 Company Irish Guards in simultaneous ceremonies that were held on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace in central London on Monday. It is also the first … [Read more...] about First Changing of the Guard in reign of King Charles III takes place
Westminster Hall: The colorful history of the 900-year-old building
The King described Westminster Hall as a “great hall” which holds “reminders of medieval predecessors of the office to which I have been called” during a speech given to MPs and peers in Parliament. Charles’s address is the latest speech to take place in the hall, a location which has been used to mark momentous moments in British history. It dates back more than 900 … [Read more...] about Westminster Hall: The colorful history of the 900-year-old building
London to face ‘unprecedented travel demand’ as people pay respects to the Queen
London will experience “unprecedented travel demand” in the coming days as people visit the capital to pay their respects to the Queen, transport bosses warned. Public transport users are being advised that the city will be “exceptionally busy” and they should expect Tube stations to temporarily close to avoid overcrowding. Planning journeys in advance using the latest … [Read more...] about London to face ‘unprecedented travel demand’ as people pay respects to the Queen
London’s Guildhall art gallery to host book of condolence in tribute to the Queen
The Guildhall art gallery is set to open a book of condolence to allow the public to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The London venue will house the book in honor of the long-reigning monarch, who died at Balmoral castle on Thursday. It comes after King Charles III was formally declared the nation’s new monarch on Saturday morning during a meeting of the … [Read more...] about London’s Guildhall art gallery to host book of condolence in tribute to the Queen
Crowds enjoy ‘momentous’ scene as Charles proclaimed King outside London’s Royal Exchange
Onlookers have described the “amazing” and “momentous” scene as Charles was proclaimed King outside the Royal Exchange in London on Saturday. The second reading of the Accession Proclamation was met with applause and cheers of “God save the King”. Thousands of onlookers had gathered at noon on Saturday in the City of London to witness the proclamation. The crowd then … [Read more...] about Crowds enjoy ‘momentous’ scene as Charles proclaimed King outside London’s Royal Exchange
London’s black cab drivers pay respects to the Queen, a ‘London girl’
More than 50 black cabs lined The Mall in central London as cab drivers paid their respects to the Queen, a “London girl” who they considered one of their own. Taxi drivers began to line up in front of Buckingham Palace, in rows of as many as four wide, as soon as they heard the news of the Queen’s death on Thursday evening. Michael Ackerman, a cab driver for 26 years, … [Read more...] about London’s black cab drivers pay respects to the Queen, a ‘London girl’
Tunneling starts for new London river crossing Silvertown Tunnel
Tunneling has started for a new river crossing in east London. Transport for London (TfL) announced that a tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched at Royal Docks to excavate the 1.4km (0.9-mile) Silvertown Tunnel under the Thames. Once it has completed the first tunnel by reaching the Greenwich peninsula, it will be turned around and directed back to Royal Docks to … [Read more...] about Tunneling starts for new London river crossing Silvertown Tunnel
London Alert: Tube journeys to Heathrow via Zone 1 to be charged at peak rate from Sunday, September 4th
Tube passengers traveling to Heathrow via Zone 1 will be charged at peak rate from Sunday to help Transport for London (TfL) recover from the pandemic. Commuters taking the new Elizabeth line through the central zone to London’s busiest airport will be charged £12.80, up from £10.80, while those on the Piccadilly line will pay £5.50, up from £3.50. From Sunday, September … [Read more...] about London Alert: Tube journeys to Heathrow via Zone 1 to be charged at peak rate from Sunday, September 4th
Eurostar ends direct trains from London to Disneyland Paris
Eurostar is to axe its direct train service between London and Disneyland Paris. The company announced that the route will be suspended from June 5 next year. It stated that it must focus on its “core routes” such as London-Paris and London-Brussels as it is recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and monitoring European Union plans to tighten entry … [Read more...] about Eurostar ends direct trains from London to Disneyland Paris
Harry Potter fans mark moment train leaves for Hogwarts at King’s Cross
Harry Potter fans were treated to a magical display at King’s Cross Station on Thursday to mark the moment Hogwarts students board the train to school. The departure board lit up and announcements were made ahead of the 11am fictional departure from platform nine and three quarters, before a countdown led by Made In Chelsea’s Sam Thompson and Capital FM presenter Vick … [Read more...] about Harry Potter fans mark moment train leaves for Hogwarts at King’s Cross
New sponsor for London’s cable car found – now the IFS Cloud Cable Car
Cash-strapped Transport for London (TfL) has finally found a new sponsor for its cable car, but will receive a fraction of what it earned under the previous deal. A contract seen by the PA news agency shows technology company IFS will pay just £420,000 per year for the naming rights of the east London link between The O2 in Greenwich Peninsular and Royal Victoria … [Read more...] about New sponsor for London’s cable car found – now the IFS Cloud Cable Car
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