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The Fiver – Five Movie Pubs You Can Visit in London

Jun 1, 2023 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

London arguably has the most pubs per square block than any other city in the United Kingdom.  All in all, there are over 3500 in the greater London area, from famous spots to quiet locals.  London being a major filming location for the country as well means several of these pubs have appeared on cinema screens throughout the world, making them pretty iconic places to grab a … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five Movie Pubs You Can Visit in London

What’s On In London: London Events For June 2023

Jun 1, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

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As summer goes into full-swing, there's tons to see and do in London for the month of June. Here's a brief round-up of what's not to miss. Trooping the Colour Saturday 17 June 2023 Horse Guards Parade Nearest Station: Charing Cross / Westminster For the King's official birthday he will inspect the regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies in a traditional … [Read more...] about What’s On In London: London Events For June 2023

Big Changes at Tate Britain – Inside the Rehang

May 25, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Tate Britain has completed a rehang of its free collection displays. The last time the national collection of British art was changed was ten years ago. It's likely your favourite pieces will be in a different location than when you last visited. The collection covers 500 years of art, culture and society. There are more than 800 works to see by over 350 artists, featuring … [Read more...] about Big Changes at Tate Britain – Inside the Rehang

World’s largest collection of Banksy artworks to go on display in London

May 17, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The world’s largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy artworks is set to go on display in London. The Art of Banksy, featuring more than 110 pieces from the anonymous Bristol-based artist, will open on Regent Street in July. Visitors will be able to see works that brought Banksy international notoriety, such as Girl With Balloon, Flower Thrower and Rude … [Read more...] about World’s largest collection of Banksy artworks to go on display in London

What’s On in London Events for May 2023

May 4, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

There's more than the Coronation going on this month in London! Here's a selection of events not to miss if you're visiting London in the beautiful month of May! Luxury and power: Persia to Greece Luxury and power: Persia to Greece 4 May – 13 August 2023British Museum: Joseph Hotung Great Court Gallery Russell Square Major exhibition on luxury in the Persian … [Read more...] about What’s On in London Events for May 2023

Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben to light up for King’s coronation

May 4, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben will be lit up with a series of projections to mark the King’s coronation. Images of the national flowers of all four home nations – a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock – will be projected on to the London landmark in red, white and blue, the colors of the Union Flag. The words of the national anthem, God Save the King, will then appear … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben to light up for King’s coronation

First look images released of Al Murray as King Charles II in new West End show

May 1, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

First look images have been released of comedian Al Murray as King Charles II in an upcoming West End show. The Pub Landlord stars alongside Mel Giedroyc in new comic caper The Crown Jewels at the Garrick Theatre. The pair will take to the stage as part of the raucous royal affair, which is based on the true story of one of the most audacious heist attempts in British … [Read more...] about First look images released of Al Murray as King Charles II in new West End show

HMV to reopen historic Oxford Street store

Apr 28, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

HMV is to reopen its historic Oxford Street store later this year after a four-year absence. The music retailer shut the flagship store in 2019 after tumbling into administration before a rescue takeover by Canadian Doug Putman’s Sunrise Records. The site, where HMV opened its first shop in 1921, has been operating as an American sweet shop since the closure. It is … [Read more...] about HMV to reopen historic Oxford Street store

Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians – Latest Exhibition at The Queens Gallery Buckingham Palace

Apr 24, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Open from Friday 21 April 2023, The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace has a major exhibition revealing life in the 18th century through the fashions of the day. This was an exciting period when trade, entertainment and technological innovations became driving forces for iconic fashion trends across all levels of society. Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians … [Read more...] about Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians – Latest Exhibition at The Queens Gallery Buckingham Palace

Two-year project to make London Waterloo station ‘lighter and brighter’

Apr 20, 2023 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

The century-old roof of the UK’s busiest railway station is being renovated to create a brighter environment for passengers. Network Rail said it has started a two-year project to refurbish London Waterloo’s roof, which was built in 1922. Around 10,000 new glazed panels will be installed across 12,000 square metres of roof – an area nearly twice the size of the pitch at … [Read more...] about Two-year project to make London Waterloo station ‘lighter and brighter’

Museum of Shakespeare exploring London’s first theatreland announced

Apr 19, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Museum of Shakespeare is set to open in spring 2024 allowing visitors to explore the archaeological remains of The Curtain Playhouse for the first time. The new immersive and interactive experience will be a permanent addition to Shoreditch, East London, and will transport visitors into the footsteps of the famous playwright. Archaeological excavation of the site took … [Read more...] about Museum of Shakespeare exploring London’s first theatreland announced

First printed edition of Shakespeare’s plays to go on display at London’s Guildhall Library

Apr 18, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

One of the first printed editions of William Shakespeare’s plays will go on rare display in London’s Guildhall Library to mark 400 years since it was published. The City of London Corporation will display the book for just five hours on Monday, April 24, along with a 10-minute talk given every hour of the day. The event marks the 400th anniversary of the first printed … [Read more...] about First printed edition of Shakespeare’s plays to go on display at London’s Guildhall Library

‘Effortlessly cool’ London street signs from 1950s and ’60s to be auctioned off

Apr 17, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Hundreds of London street signs, from Regent Street to Soho Square, are being auctioned off – giving fans of the capital the chance to own an “effortlessly cool” piece of history. Some 340 signs, dating from the 1950s and ’60s, are being sold by Westminster City Council, with the prices expected to range from £80-300. The first batch of 50 aluminum signs, being sold by … [Read more...] about ‘Effortlessly cool’ London street signs from 1950s and ’60s to be auctioned off

Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Tina Turner outfits to star in Diva exhibition

Apr 12, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Outfits worn by Marilyn Monroe, Sir Elton John and Tina Turner are to go on show at a museum in London. More than 250 objects, made up of fashion, photography, and music, will be showcased at the Victoria and Albert Museum’s (V&A) Diva exhibition from June. The collection, which looks at movie stars, performers, and opera singers, will explore how diva, meaning … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Tina Turner outfits to star in Diva exhibition

A Great and Dirty City: Dickens and the London Fog – Charles Dickens Museum London Exhibition

Apr 7, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

While we don't have to contend with the 'pea-soupers' (polluted fog) of the 19th century, London's air quality is still a topical news story. In Dickens's time, the fog was sometimes known as the 'London ivy' as it crept across the work and life of Charles Dickens. A Great and Dirty City: Dickens and the London Fog is the latest exhibition at London's Charles Dickens Museum. … [Read more...] about A Great and Dirty City: Dickens and the London Fog – Charles Dickens Museum London Exhibition

London Events in April 2023 – What’s On for April

Apr 4, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

The Rossettis 6 April 2023 – 24 September 2023 Tate Britain Nearest Station: Pimlico This shows how siblings Christina and Dante Gabriel Rossetti forged a counter-cultural circle in 19th Britain, inspired by new ideas about life, love, sex, society, and art. This is the largest exhibition of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's paintings in two decades and the first time all … [Read more...] about London Events in April 2023 – What’s On for April

Preparations to prevent collision at Queen’s 1953 coronation part of new display at Lambeth Palace

Mar 30, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Coronation artifacts including hand-drawn ceremonial diagrams designed to avoid a “collision” of key players during the anointing of the late Queen are to go on show. A new exhibition at Lambeth Palace Library features material dating back to Henry I’s coronation in the Middle Ages. It includes detailed notes and plans set out to ensure “a smooth and dignified sequence … [Read more...] about Preparations to prevent collision at Queen’s 1953 coronation part of new display at Lambeth Palace

New fashion exhibition brings the Met Gala to Kensington Palace

Mar 30, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Outfits once worn by Beyonce, Blake Lively, Billy Porter, Nicola Coughlan and Katy Perry populate the rooms of Kensington Palace, as part of a blockbuster new fashion exhibition. Crown To Couture explores the similarities between fashion and celebrity in the 18th-century court and the red carpet today. Nearly four years in the making, it is the biggest exhibition ever … [Read more...] about New fashion exhibition brings the Met Gala to Kensington Palace

After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art – National Gallery

Mar 29, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

We often talk about the National Gallery having all the big hitters in the art world. Well, this exhibition has brought a lot of household names together. There are over 100 paintings and sculptures by artists such as Cézanne, Van Gogh, Rodin, Picasso, Matisse, Klimt, Kandinsky and Mondrian. Essentially, After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art includes some of the most … [Read more...] about After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art – National Gallery

Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

Mar 28, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Paddington Bear has inspired a new large-scale interactive experience in London. The multi-sensory show will take up residence in County Hall on London’s Southbank later this year across 26,000 square feet. It will feature “ground-breaking design, live performance and video to capture the hearts of the entire family”, organisers said. The children’s book character, who … [Read more...] about Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel

Mar 23, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

More than 200 Chanel looks will be seen together for the first time in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s (V&A) forthcoming exhibition on the work of French fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto will unfold over 10 sections, charting the evolution of her design style and the establishment of the House of Chanel, from the opening of … [Read more...] about More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel

Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers: Black Artists from the American South at The Royal Academy

Mar 22, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

The latest exhibition at the Royal Academy is Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers: Black Artists from the American South. Open from 17 March 2023, it showcases unique African American artistic traditions and methods of visual storytelling. The exhibition presents the work of Black artists born between 1887 and 1965 who spent their careers in the American South. While many left … [Read more...] about Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers: Black Artists from the American South at The Royal Academy

National Portrait Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering color photographer

Mar 20, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The National Portrait Gallery is set to reopen with more than two dozen newly discovered works from trailblazing 20th-century British photographer Yevonde. Yevonde: Life And Colour will explore the life and career of Yevonde Middleton, who pioneered the use of color photography in the 1930s, and will run from June 22 to October 15. The exhibition will feature more than 25 … [Read more...] about National Portrait Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering color photographer

Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again

Mar 17, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Natural History Museum was the most visited indoor attraction in the UK for a second consecutive year, research shows. The London museum had 4,654,608 visitors last year, more than three million above the previous year’s figure of 1,571,413, a report by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (Alva) found. However, the South Kensington museum’s ratings were … [Read more...] about Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again

The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance at the National Gallery

Mar 16, 2023 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance is a free exhibition at the National Gallery. Open from 16 March to 11 June 2023, it sheds new light on Quinten Massys's An Old Woman (about 1513). Quinten Massys Also known as Metsys, Quinten Massys (1465/6–1530) was born in the university town of Leuven in Belgium. He was documented by 1491 as a master craftsman … [Read more...] about The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance at the National Gallery

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