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The London Fiver – Five Uniquely London Immersive Experiences To Try On Your Next Visit

Jul 4, 2017 By John Rabon

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 has many immersive opportunities that throw visitors into the deep end.  … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Uniquely London Immersive Experiences To Try On Your Next Visit

Londonism: The Most Amusing and Rude London Street Names – And Yes, These Are All Real Places!

Apr 10, 2014 By Jonathan

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 together a list of all the rude place names in London. These are all … [Read more...] about Londonism: The Most Amusing and Rude London Street Names – And Yes, These Are All Real Places!

Fun London: There Was a Giant Pillow Fight in Trafalgar Square This Past Sunday and I bet You Wish You’d Been There

Apr 7, 2014 By Jonathan

© 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 … [Read more...] about Fun London: There Was a Giant Pillow Fight in Trafalgar Square This Past Sunday and I bet You Wish You’d Been There

Sail Down the Thames with Google Streetview

Oct 28, 2013 By Jonathan

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 Trekker cameras. The route takes users … [Read more...] about Sail Down the Thames with Google Streetview

Video: Ten Illegal Things To Do In London

May 24, 2013 By Jonathan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJGifTou5FE 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/ … [Read more...] about Video: Ten Illegal Things To Do In London

Tube Fun: Optical Illusion of Tube Train Going in Both Directions at Once

May 23, 2013 By Jonathan

How cool is this animated gif? It's a Tube Train that appears to be going both forward and backwards. Found via Neatorama … [Read more...] about Tube Fun: Optical Illusion of Tube Train Going in Both Directions at Once

British Man Builds Massive Model of St Pancras International in Lego

May 8, 2013 By Jonathan

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 4. Here's a gallery for those … [Read more...] about British Man Builds Massive Model of St Pancras International in Lego

Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August

Mar 21, 2012 By Jonathan

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 by George III in the 1770s to house … [Read more...] about Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August

Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases

Jan 29, 2012 By Jonathan

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 1840 among the predominantly Cockney population of the East End of … [Read more...] about Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases

Video: No Trousers Tube Ride 2012 (No Pants Subway Ride) 2012: London

Jan 11, 2012 By Jonathan

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 with no trousers on - then move on to the next post. No … [Read more...] about Video: No Trousers Tube Ride 2012 (No Pants Subway Ride) 2012: London

Pictures: Christmas in London 2011

Nov 29, 2011 By Jonathan

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! … [Read more...] about Pictures: Christmas in London 2011

Top 10 Unique London Attractions off the Tourist Track

Nov 29, 2011 By Jonathan

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 Ever wondered how doctors performed surgeries in days of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Unique London Attractions off the Tourist Track

Fun New iPhone App: London Pub Crawls

Sep 28, 2011 By Jonathan

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 eat and drink when you get there. From the app description: With over 7,000 pubs in London, The … [Read more...] about Fun New iPhone App: London Pub Crawls

Soho Joe Pizzeria: Succulent Slices Served with a Smile

Sep 21, 2011 By Jonathan

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 duck! Soho is the place to come to enjoy this … [Read more...] about Soho Joe Pizzeria: Succulent Slices Served with a Smile

Fun and festivities on London’s river during the Thames Festival

Aug 9, 2011 By Jonathan

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 Tower Bridge. They include … [Read more...] about Fun and festivities on London’s river during the Thames Festival

Guest Post: Best Summer Festivals in London

Jun 6, 2011 By Jonathan

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 outside and enjoy the best that the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Best Summer Festivals in London

Guest Post: Great Nights Out in London

May 16, 2011 By Jonathan

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 a memorable night out where can you head to find the perfect … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Great Nights Out in London

Fun Project: Make Your Own Tube Map out of String

Apr 20, 2011 By Jonathan

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! … [Read more...] about Fun Project: Make Your Own Tube Map out of String

How to Beat London’s Typical Tourist Traps

Apr 13, 2011 By Jonathan

  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? Choosing your living arrangements can often be quite overwhelming due to the sheer … [Read more...] about How to Beat London’s Typical Tourist Traps

Guest Post: The Coolest Products from the London Peculiar Store

Mar 2, 2011 By Jonathan

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 the present day. Here is our list of our top 10 … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Coolest Products from the London Peculiar Store

Fancy Owning a Disused Tube Station? Former Shorditch Station for Sale

Feb 5, 2011 By Jonathan

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 many trendy shops, bars and restaurants, … [Read more...] about Fancy Owning a Disused Tube Station? Former Shorditch Station for Sale

Top 11 Myths Americans Generally Believe about London and Londoners

Feb 4, 2011 By Jonathan

Editor's Note: Before anyone gets too offended by this post - it's all meant in good humor! One of our most popular posts on out parent site Anglotopia is a post called the Top 16 Myths Americans Believe About Britain. It's generates a lot of great discussion so for the launch of Londontopia - we thought we'd come up with a similar post about London. Let us know your thoughts … [Read more...] about Top 11 Myths Americans Generally Believe about London and Londoners

Fun London: Tube Stations Built from Legos

Feb 3, 2011 By Jonathan

I love legos and I really love seeing the amazing things people can do with them. A fellow named studhead has built quite a few replicas of Tube Stations with Legos. And the results are pretty sweet. Here's a few other Lego Tube related constructions: Check out more Lego Tube creations here. Many thanks to IanVisits for posting about this first. … [Read more...] about Fun London: Tube Stations Built from Legos

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