Cities are always growing, always changing. While we work to preserve the history of graded structures, we also need new developments to meet the city’s needs for transport, business, housing, and more. Lots of proposals never come off the drawing board, but those that do begin construction promise to change the city’s fate. There are […]
The London Fiver – Five Uniquely London Immersive Experiences To Try On Your Next Visit
It’s one thing to simply walk through an old building, see a play, or have dinner in a great restaurant, but it’s another event entirely when you find yourself immersed in the experience. Today, many patrons want to feel like a part of something rather than just being a spectator, and the city of London […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Riverside Pubs To Have a Pint
London’s pubs are one of the most charming aspects of the city. They get even better when you can find one next to the Thames River. Many of the city’s pubs are right on the river and offer a magnificent view of the flowing waters and the ships that traverse the Thames. It can […]
Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about the Shard – The Tallest Building in the UK
Threading the skies over London like a great glass needle, the Shard is one of the city’s newest and most striking skyscrapers. Completed in 2013, it has 95 floors and stands at 1,106 feet, making it also the tallest structure in the city and the whole of the United Kingdom. In the short time that […]
London Icon: A History of Harry Beck’s Iconic Tube Map
KEY FACTS Designed by Harry Beck in 1932 Set a style for transport maps around the world As instantly recognisable as the Union Jack Beck received little credit for his work during his lifetime London’s history is filled with historical figures who were just doing a job or once had an idea that turned into […]
The Great London Taxi App Review Round-up – We Test All The Apps and Give Our Verdict
Mobile apps have changed the way many of us travel in London. They’ve enriched trips and made them better. One way they’ve made them better is getting a ride when you need one. Apps like Uber and Lyft have changed the game in many major cities for taxis. The problem is that in London, there […]
Advert Lights in Piccadilly Circus Shut Off Until Autumn – First Time in Many Years
If you pass through Piccadilly Circus after today, you will be presented with an unusual sight. The adverts that have adorned a building in the circus have been switched off. No, it’s not a sudden change of heart that advertising is terrible. It’s part of a major renovation of the sign. From the BBC: The billboard, […]
Londonism: Clapham Common Tube Station Overtaken by Cats
Now, this is a lovely news story. Clapham Common Tube Station in London has been overtaken by cats. Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (CATS) ran a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds to remove all the ads in a Tube Station and replace them with pictures of cats. They were a success and now the […]
Ten Interesting Facts and Figures About the Greater London Authority
At one point prior to Thatcher, the 32 London boroughs and the City of London were joined in their government functions first as the County of London from 1889 to 1965, then the Greater London Council from 1965 until 1986. During Margaret Thatcher’s government, it was decided to bring London’s government under Parliamentary control and […]
Great London Buildings – 10 Downing Street – The London Home of the Prime Minister
Long as it has been amongst the symbols of governmental power in the United Kingdom, “Number 10” as it is known, is also one of the most iconic residences for a world leader. The history of the building itself is just as fascinating as those Prime Ministers who resided within and the historical actions of […]
Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben) Comes to Lego
I’m a huge fan of LEGO – I received the Lego Tower Bridge as a gift a few years ago and loved putting it together. Now we Londonphiles have a new set to put together – a new model of Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben) along with part of the Palace of Westminster. Here are […]
Royal London: A Look at Five Royal Residences in London
For centuries, London has been the home of ruling powers. From the native chiefs to the Romans and finally the long list of Britain’s monarchs, the city has not only been a seat of power, but it has been a home as well. Many palaces and former Royal residences can be found in London, though […]
Anglotopia Magazine: What’s in a Name? The Various Names of London Throughout History
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the first issue of the Anglotopia magazine. Subscribe today to receive the next issue of our magazine and read about British History, Culture and Travel all in one place. Pre-order the next issue now before it sells out! Over the next few weeks we will be sharing many […]
Great London Buildings – A Brief History of Buckingham Palace – The Queen’s Official London Home
Perhaps the greatest residence in the city, Buckingham Palace has been the home of royalty for centuries and has been the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II since she ascended the throne in 1952, though she had lived there since her father, King George VI, became monarch in 1936. The site where Buckingham House is […]
Weird London: Ten of the Strangest Landmarks in London
Every city has some pretty unique places to visit, but some are a little weirder than most. These sites aren’t sought out by the casual tourist, but by those with an interest in the unusual. You might find them in plain sight or have to go looking, but in London, you can certainly locate quite […]
London on Film: Five of the Top Filming Locations in London Used in Movies
As much as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Prague, London is one of the most popular places in the world to film a motion picture. Of course, it certainly has plenty of iconic locations that can be used for anything from simple establishing shots to major plot settings. With all of these locations, it […]
10 Modern Londoners Every Londonphile Should Know
London is certainly the most important city in the United Kingdom. It is the seat of power for the nation, the cultural center, and the busiest place in Britain. Naturally, an important city comes with important people. They influence the government, the media, and our imaginations. Diving into the city of London, let’s have a […]
Argotopolis, The New Map Of London Slang
I came across this really cool London slang map on Spitalfields Life (a blog you should all be reading!). I’ll let them explain it: Argotopolis, The Map Of London Slang. It is my great pleasure to unveil this bravura collaboration between Adam Dant, Cartographer Extraordinaire & Jonathon Green, Lexicographer of Slang – ARGOTOPOLIS is a map […]
The Fiver – Five of London’s Strangest Buildings
In a city of so many buildings, there are plenty of examples of stellar structures in London. From the most well-known landmarks to office towers and flats, the city has many places to admire. What’s more, with London’s history dating back to the Romans, the Greater London area provides prime examples of buildings from many […]
The London Fiver – Five Places to Lose Yourself on Your Next Visit to London
J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote that “Not all who wander are lost”. Sometimes, to really enjoy a place you’re visiting, you have to get yourself lost in it and really see every inch of what it has to offer. London certainly offers its share of large places with plenty to explore including parks, museums, and shopping […]
The Shard – The New Iconic Building Defining the London Skyline
Piercing the London skyline is a building unique to the world. Like its name, it resembled a shard of glass, albeit one reaching over 1,000 feet with 87 floors. The building has a little for everyone, featuring shops, restaurants, offices, a hotel, and flats. On completion in 2012, it became an instant London icon, appearing […]
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