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London Olympic Sculpture to get World’s Biggest Helter-Skelter Slide

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The ArcelorMittal Orbit in the London Olympic Park wowed the world during the London 2012 games. After the games, no one has really visited it much. So, in an effort to boost visitors, planners have approved building a 178 meter (583 feet), 12 loop slide. It will start and the top and go all the way to the bottom. From London's Evening Standard: A 178-metre … [Read more...] about London Olympic Sculpture to get World’s Biggest Helter-Skelter Slide

A Guide to London’s Newest Tourist Attraction – The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Opens to the Public – Olympic Pool, Orbit Tower and More To See!

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After a long hibernation since the London 2012 Games, the park where it look place is now opening up to the public. It's been a long time since the games put London on the world stage but workers have been hard at work converting the entire complex into a public space that London can enjoy for generations to come. There's a ton to see and do, so bear with us ad we get … [Read more...] about A Guide to London’s Newest Tourist Attraction – The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Opens to the Public – Olympic Pool, Orbit Tower and More To See!

Check out this massive 320 Gigapixel Image of the London Skyline from BT

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British Telecom has commissioned a mammoth 320 Gigapixel panorama of the London Skyline, taken from the BT Tower. It's so massive you can literally see into people's windows. If printed at normal photographic resolution, it would be almost as tall and as wide as Buckingham Palace! Click the image below to explore London! Amazing! … [Read more...] about Check out this massive 320 Gigapixel Image of the London Skyline from BT

London 2012: Top 5 Free Things to do During the Olympics

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With the Olympics now just days away, we thought it would be fun to out together a summary of the free things you can do during the Olympics if you weren’t luck enough to snag tickets. 1. Olympic Cycling Road Races - July 28 – August 1, 2012 There are lots of ways to enjoy the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games without a ticket. Some of the most iconic events will … [Read more...] about London 2012: Top 5 Free Things to do During the Olympics

On your marks, get set, eat! Tea at the Capital Hotel

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It may not be what the athletes are eating, but the indulgent sports-themed afternoon tea at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge is appropriate for spectators wanting to get into the Olympic spirit. The Capital Hotel, holder of the UK Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence for Top London Afternoon Tea 2012, is celebrating a summer of sporting events in London with the launch of a … [Read more...] about On your marks, get set, eat! Tea at the Capital Hotel

World Flags displayed along London’s historic Regent’s Street

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Regent Street prepares for the summer celebrations with a display of international flags from around the world above its pavements. Across the capital’s skyline, 206 flags of the nations competing in the Olympics, including an array of host nation Union flags, will be displayed from Friday 15th of June until after the closing ceremony. Stretching from north to south down … [Read more...] about World Flags displayed along London’s historic Regent’s Street

London 2012: 6 Tips to Save Money During the Olympics

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If you're planning on being in London during the London 2012 festivities - here's a few ways you can save a few bob while you're in town. Visit a Live Site There will be 22 official Live Sites around Britain during the Games, featuring all the latest Olympic news and action. In London, ‘London Live 2012’ will be the biggest free celebration during the Olympics, at three … [Read more...] about London 2012: 6 Tips to Save Money During the Olympics

New Olympic exhibition opens at the Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards Parade

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The Household Cavalry Museum adds to the capital’s ever-increasing Olympic excitement with an Olympic themed exhibition celebrating the achievements of members of the Household Cavalry Regiment who have competed in the Olympic Games since 1908. The exhibition is open from 29 March until mid-June, when the museum will close to allow Horse Guard’s Parade to play host to the … [Read more...] about New Olympic exhibition opens at the Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards Parade

London Alert: The Mall to be Effectively Closed for 3 Months This Summer

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The Mall is usually the center of major events in London and this summer there's two: The Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics. This means that because of the size of the two events, The Mall itself will be closed off to traffic and in some cases, people, for most of the summer. According to the Evening Standard: The Mall is due to shut for more than three months for the … [Read more...] about London Alert: The Mall to be Effectively Closed for 3 Months This Summer

London 2012: How the Olympics are Changing London’s East End

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Forget regeneration, new jobs and more children taking up long jump, the real legacy of the Olympics is visible all around us, but perhaps not quite what Lord Coe had in mind. In London (and throughout Britain) a growing number of 'Olympic Kebab', 'Olympic Car Wash', and even 'Olympic Sewing Machine Repair' shops have been spotted. More than 70 photographs of this growing … [Read more...] about London 2012: How the Olympics are Changing London’s East End

London to get World’s Largest Free Wifi Zone in Time for the Olympics

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This is great news for travellers to London in 2012 - British mobile carrier O2 announced on Friday that they would setup a London wide wifi network and this is the best bit of news - will be completely free! Here are the details from O2: Visitors to and residents in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea are to enjoy free wifi access on their mobile phones, laptops and … [Read more...] about London to get World’s Largest Free Wifi Zone in Time for the Olympics

London 2012: Visit Britain Releases New Aerial Shots of the Olympic Area

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Our friends at Visit Britain have released a series of new aerial photos of the Olympic Park area. Check them out below in a gallery: The latest aerial images and footage released today show the huge progress and activity on the Olympic Park site over the last 12 months including: Olympic Stadium Construction of the Olympic Stadium completed in March 2011 and the … [Read more...] about London 2012: Visit Britain Releases New Aerial Shots of the Olympic Area

London 2012: Posters by Britain’s Top Artists Released for London 2012

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London 2012 has released a series of 12 posters for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Check them out below in a gallery and then read a little about each design below. The artists are: Olympic Posters • Martin Creed • Anthea Hamilton • Howard Hodgkin • Chris Ofili • Bridget Riley • Rachel Whiteread Paralympic Posters • Fiona Banner • Michael … [Read more...] about London 2012: Posters by Britain’s Top Artists Released for London 2012

Splash of colour for the Olympic Park as striking central bridge is completed

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A splash of colour and a striking new piece of architecture for the Olympic Park was unveiled today as the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced the completion of a key footbridge that features a design inspired by the London 2012 brand colours. The central park footbridge spans over the River Lea at a focal point between the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre, and … [Read more...] about Splash of colour for the Olympic Park as striking central bridge is completed

New London Cable Car Gets a Name – The Emirates Air Line

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The London Government has successfully sold the naming rights two it's new Cross River cable car line. According to the Evening Standard: One of the world's biggest airlines is set to start 'flying' passengers across the Thames in a deal that will see its brand name appear on every London Tube map. Emirates, which sponsors Arsenal football club, can today be revealed … [Read more...] about New London Cable Car Gets a Name – The Emirates Air Line

London 2012: New Westfield Mall in Stratford will now be the Official Olympic Mall

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The owners of the new Stratford City mall have secured the rights to be the official shopping center of the London 2012 Games. According to the Evening Standard: Europe's largest urban shopping mall will get an Olympic makeover using theLondon 2012 brand and logo. Its Australian owners hope the exclusive marketing rights will give the development a boost when it opens … [Read more...] about London 2012: New Westfield Mall in Stratford will now be the Official Olympic Mall

London 2012: Floating Walkway Planned for Thames

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Another week, another strange public works project in the cards for London 2012 next year. A scheme to provide a floating walkway across the Thames has been revealed. From the BBC: A kilometre-long floating river walk is planned for the River Thames in time for the Olympics. The scheme, backed by £60m of private investment, would provide a 12m (39ft) wide floating pontoon … [Read more...] about London 2012: Floating Walkway Planned for Thames

Let the London 2012 Price Gouging Begin

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Despite their best efforts to prevent it, the free market is taking control of hotel bookings around the London 2012 Olympics. According to Breaking Travel News: A number of hotels in London have been accused by tourism authorities of hiking room rates during next year’s Olympics, with one hotel found to charging five times the standard rate. Ahead of London 2012 tickets … [Read more...] about Let the London 2012 Price Gouging Begin

London Orbit Tower Begins to Take Shape at London 2012 Site

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If you're not familiar with the London Orbit Tower being built by Arcelor Mittal on the London 2012 Olympics site, here's a brief video explaining it: Construction is underway, and they're not wasting any time in getting it up. Awesome London blogger Diamond Geezer recently posted some pictures of the construction progress, which you can see below. Source. … [Read more...] about London Orbit Tower Begins to Take Shape at London 2012 Site