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 […]
Laura’s London: Go Yonda Car Tours of London – A Cool New Self-Driving Tour of London
Yonda – with the slogan ‘go Yonda’ – is London’s only self-drive sightseeing experience. The cars are small Smart cars (two and four-seaters available) installed with an easy-to-follow virtual guide that helps customers navigate London’s streets while seeing the sights. Smart Cars The two-seater Smart cars are convertible (so you can really get closer to London weather!) […]
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 […]
Introducing the New Londontopia Print Magazine – Order Your Copy Now – Quantities Very Limited
We’ve been working on this in secret and now we’re ready for the big reveal. Introducing The Londontopia Print Magazine. Did you know that there isn’t a magazine on the US market dedicated completely to London? We thought this was odd, so now that we’ve got two years of magazine experience under our belts with […]
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 […]
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 […]
New London Attractions for 2018: New Places and Closures for the Coming Year
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the 2018 London Annual and is a fixture of each Annual – the new attractions in London along with the places that have sadly closed. Support great longform writing about London by buying the London Annual – 128 full-color pages about London history, culture and travel. We have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
Editor’s Note: This article is made up of extracts from the 2018 London Annual Guide to London in 2018 written by London expert Laura Porter. It’s a massive article – over 20 print pages – too big to post here in one go. We still have copies of the Annual – you can get them […]
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 […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things To See and Do in Islington
Islington began as a modest village that, like so many others around London, was eventually swallowed up as the city grew, becoming part of Greater London. The area’s name came from the Saxon Giseldone, meaning “Gisla’s Hill.” Today, there are plenty of reasons to visit this borough, whether you’re looking for entertaining, dining, shopping, history, […]
The London Fiver – Five Places Important to American History in London
America has a great presence in London besides its embassy and the number of tourists that flock the streets. Sure, you can point out that a good number of this country’s founders came from the UK, so London is bound to have historical ties with the States, but it goes much deeper than that. From […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and do in Canary Wharf and the Docklands
Arguably one of London’s first major mixed-use developments, Canary Wharf came about as changes in the world economy during the 20th Century saw London’s port industry decline. Beginning the late 1980s, the British Government took it upon itself to adopt new regulations to spur revitalization of the area, an effort that succeeded tremendously by turning […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to see and do in Southwark
Southwark is one of the oldest parts of London. Situated on the south side of the River Thames from the City of London, it began as much of the city did as a Roman settlement. Sitting just outside of the City of London gave it something of a lively reputation for centuries since it wasn’t […]
The Fiver – Five of the Best Steakhouses in London
Sometimes it’s good to sit down and just have a big piece of cooked red meat. There are many different ways to prepare steak and many more trimmings and side dishes to go with them. London’s steakhouses offer them all and depending on what you’re in the mood for; you can find a restaurant that […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Charing Cross
Charing Cross is arguably one of the most important parts of London, touching upon the Strand and Whitehall in the Borough of Westminster. The neighborhood’s name derives from the Olde English word “cherring,” referring to a bend in the River Thames, and the Elanor Cross that King Edward I erected in remembrance of his wife, […]
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