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 […]
Londonism: The Most Amusing and Rude London Street Names – And Yes, These Are All Real Places!
The English language is a fountain of interesting quirks. Britain is land of interesting place names – some that don’t make any sense, some that are amazing and some that are just plain rude. More more rude British place names, check out our British Slang Dictionary. So, we thought it would be fun to put […]
Fun London: There Was a Giant Pillow Fight in Trafalgar Square This Past Sunday and I bet You Wish You’d Been There
© Peter Yeung Apparently, International Pillow Fight is a thing that happens every year. And this year the flash mob took over London’s Trafalgar Square and had a massive pillow fight. Feathers flew everywhere. People dressed up in costumes and bashed each other in the heads with pillows. Here’s a video of the carnage: Apparently, […]
Sail Down the Thames with Google Streetview
You can now sail down the Thames in Google Streetview – the most recent addition to the interesting places throughout Britain you can now explore virtually (our favorite is Diagon Alley). A 30-mile stretch of the river has been captured, between Richmond in the west of London and Woolwich in the east, using Google’s 360-degree […]
Video: Ten Illegal Things To Do In London
This video is simply hilarious! A quick and dirty video from Tom (http://tomscott.com – @tomscott) and Matt (http://mattg.co.uk – @unnamedculprit) – ten illegal things to do in London. Yes, these are all properly illegal: you can see our references at http://tomscott.com/law/
Tube Fun: Optical Illusion of Tube Train Going in Both Directions at Once
How cool is this animated gif? It’s a Tube Train that appears to be going both forward and backwards. Found via Neatorama
British Man Builds Massive Model of St Pancras International in Lego
British man Warren Elsmore, who makes a living as a professional LEGO builder, has built a massive scale model of St Pancras train station. It took him 18 months and over 150,000 LEGO bricks to complete this stunning model. It even features working trains! You can see it on display at the Waterstone’s bookstore in Piccadilly until June […]
Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August
Central London’s open-air cinema returns this August with a line-up of classic, cult and contemporary cinema. Film4 Summer Screen takes place in the courtyard at Somerset House, a historic building between the Strand and the River Thames. Once a Tudor Palace where the future Queen Elizabeth I lived as a princess, Somerset House was rebuilt […]
Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases
Hot on the heels of our success with our Top 100 Best British Slang Phrases, we thought we’d explore the beauty of Cockney Rhyming Slang next. Rhyming slang is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century in the East End of London, with sources suggesting some time in the 1840s. It dates from around […]
Video: No Trousers Tube Ride 2012 (No Pants Subway Ride) 2012: London
Every year a group of intrepid Londoners seek to brighten up an otherwise dreary January day by riding the Tube without their trousers on (pants to us Americans). Takes all kinds really. Someone was kind enough to make a video – this is probably somewhat NSFW so consider yourself warned. If you’re bother by people […]
Pictures: Christmas in London 2011
Is there anything more magical than London at Christmas Time? Our friend Meg McAllister was recently in London and sent us over 100 pictures of London decked out in it’s holiday finest to share with everyone. Check them out in the gallery below. Click an image to view a larger version.. Happy Holidays!
Top 10 Unique London Attractions off the Tourist Track
London is a place of many oddities if you know where to look. If you’re after the unusual and outlandish, avoid the usual throng of camera-clickers and check out the capital’s best kept odd secrets. Here is our round-up of the 10 strange London attractions to visit instead of regular sites. The Old Operating Theatre […]
Fun New iPhone App: London Pub Crawls
We love a good iPhone app about London and the latest one we’ve had a chance to test is pretty awesome. Called the London Pub Crawl App – the apps features tons of pub crawls all over London. It will guide you to where they are, what routes to take and most importantly what to […]
Soho Joe Pizzeria: Succulent Slices Served with a Smile
Since when did London become so obsessed with pizza? The art of pizza making has been adopted all over the world and everybody seems to want to be in on a slice. Originating from Italy, there’s an abundance of recipes and toppings, which now include bizarre additions like roast potatoes, macadamia nuts and even aromatic […]
Fun and festivities on London’s river during the Thames Festival
London’s largest free festival takes place on 10–11 September along the banks of the River Thames. The Mayor’s Thames Festival brings together people from all communities to celebrate the city and the river, with events taking place all along the Thames, the riverside walkways, roads, bridges, docks and public open spaces from Westminster Bridge to […]
Guest Post: Best Summer Festivals in London
Guest Post by Cara Frost-Sharratt As the sun starts to shine with more regularity, it’s time to turn your attention to the great variety of outdoor events that are held all over London throughout the summer. From boutique music festivals to cultural celebrations and food, Londoners and tourists alike revel in the chance to get […]
Guest Post: Great Nights Out in London
With everything from modern rave clubs, live stands ups and traditional British pubs you can often find yourself spoilt for choice on a night out in London. London’s nightlife definitely flaunts the best the city has to offer and, with something for everyone, you can be assured of a good time. But if you want […]
Fun Project: Make Your Own Tube Map out of String
This looks like a lot of fun and if I was more crafty – I’d do it! String map from fsm vpggru on Vimeo. Props to Going Underground for finding it!
How to Beat London’s Typical Tourist Traps
Wondering how on Earth you’re going to make it through a weekend in London, let alone a week? This is a common reaction to this grand, yet expensive city. But do not fret – there are lots of ways you can make trips to the Big Smoke both affordable and interesting. Hostel or Hotel? […]
Guest Post: The Coolest Products from the London Peculiar Store
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from the folks behind London Peculiar – an awesome new store that features interesting items from London’s history for sale. Thanks guys! Here at London Peculiar, we have a huge collection of items from London dating from 287 A.D. right through almost 1800 years of history to […]
Fancy Owning a Disused Tube Station? Former Shorditch Station for Sale
It doesn’t look pretty but if you fancy owning a piece of London’s transport history – the former Shoreditch station is being auctioned off this month. From the official auction description: Situated at the junction with Code Street and Pedley Street adjacent to Allen Gardens. The property is within a popular residential area with it […]
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