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Alexandra Palace’s East Wing Opens To the Public After £27 Million Restoration – See Images of the New Interiors!

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It's so lovely to see London's iconic buildings get a new lease of life after restoration. The latest building in London to get the treatment is Alexandra Palace. While not really a 'palace' in the palace sense, Alexandra Palace has been a destination for entertainment since it was built in the Victorian Era. It's most famous as the place where the BBC started broadcasting … [Read more...] about Alexandra Palace’s East Wing Opens To the Public After £27 Million Restoration – See Images of the New Interiors!

Iconic Battersea Power Station to Get Great Glass Elevator in Its Chimney Offering 360 Degree Views of London from 2021

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No, Willy Wonka isn't building a chocolate factory in London. Battersea Power Station, made famous by the iconic Pink Floyd's album cover and then became more famous as a white elephant changing hands several times, is to get a new tourist attraction. They're going to put a glass elevator in one of the smokestacks and offer travelers a chance to get 360-degree unobstructed … [Read more...] about Iconic Battersea Power Station to Get Great Glass Elevator in Its Chimney Offering 360 Degree Views of London from 2021

London Telly: The London Sitcom Map – Which is Your Favorite?

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The folks over at British Website Us Vs Them have put together a new map that features London set British Sitcom locations. Check it out below: Click the image to view a full sized version or here. They go into more detail of each neighborhood and show here on their website.   … [Read more...] about London Telly: The London Sitcom Map – Which is Your Favorite?

The Power and the Glory: Ten Facts and Figures about St Paul’s Cathedral You May Not Know

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One of London’s most famous landmarks, it is possibly Sir Christopher Wren’s most recognized work. It’s featured in countless films and television programmes, from Doctor Who to V for Vendetta. But what don’t you know about the city of London’s second-most famous church? What mysteries lurk in its nave and pews? Origins Sir Christopher Wren was officially commissioned to … [Read more...] about The Power and the Glory: Ten Facts and Figures about St Paul’s Cathedral You May Not Know

Fancy Visiting London Right Now? Then Check out this LIVE HD Webcam Feed of Tower Bridge

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Bored at work and fancy visiting London right now? Then check out this live HD video feed that Visit London operates with a view of Tower Bridge and the Thames. Visit London has a live camera feed, running 24 hours a day pointed right at Tower Bridge. Get a feel for the pace of London life as you watch boats sail down the Thames and cars cross the bridge. If you watch long … [Read more...] about Fancy Visiting London Right Now? Then Check out this LIVE HD Webcam Feed of Tower Bridge

Anglotees: New T-Shirt Live – London Calling – Tribute to the Red Phone Box

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A few weeks ago we did a t-shirt based around the iconic London Routemaster Red Bus and that inspired us to create a new t-shirt based around another London icon – the Red Phone Box. Despite being phased out in the age of mobile phones, the Red Phone Box is still an iconic part of the London landscape and it always photographs well. No tourist trip to London is complete without … [Read more...] about Anglotees: New T-Shirt Live – London Calling – Tribute to the Red Phone Box

Anglotees: New T-Shirt Live – Routemaster – Dedicated to the Iconic London Bus

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About This Shirt London is our favorite city in the world and nothing says London like a red double decker bus. While there are only a few old Routemasters traveling the roads of London these days, you’d be hard pressed to find a more iconic symbol of London. So, with that inspiration, we present Routemaster, our very own shirt dedicated to this London icon. GOOD … [Read more...] about Anglotees: New T-Shirt Live – Routemaster – Dedicated to the Iconic London Bus

Video: Big Ben Chimes Midnight in Glorious HD

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7JOKhAELgY Nothing says London like listening to the chimes of Big Ben as it strikes the hour. Check out this lovely video in HD! … [Read more...] about Video: Big Ben Chimes Midnight in Glorious HD

London Tube Cuff Bracelet

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Check out this really cool bracelet cuff featuring the London Underground map. Stainless steel cuff with etched transit map of the London Underground Smooth matte metal with fine black grids Stylish and functional - never get lost in the Tube ever again Design: Tiffany Burnette Fits most adults You can buy it here. … [Read more...] about London Tube Cuff Bracelet

British Man Builds Massive Model of St Pancras International in Lego

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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

Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square

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Trafalgar Square is one of our favorite places in London and is a must stop for any first time visitor to London. It's often considered the center of London and it's actually where distances are measured from. It's doesn't get more London than Trafalgar Square. Here are 10 fun facts and figures about Trafalgar Square. 1.  The centerpiece of Trafalgar Square is … [Read more...] about Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square

The Tube: Top 13 Facts about the Tube on its 150th Anniversary

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This week the iconic London Underground Celebrates its 150th anniversary. To celebrate the birthday of this London institution, here's 13 facts and figures about it! 1. Today the Tube carries 1,107 million passengers each year to 270 stations. 2. London Underground is colloquially known as ‘the Tube’, which originally referred to the deep-level train lines which were used … [Read more...] about The Tube: Top 13 Facts about the Tube on its 150th Anniversary

Great Picture of London from St Paul’s by Stuck in Customs

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The always excellent photoblog Stuck in Customs has posted a great picture of London from the top of St Paul's Cathedral. This is now my new desktop wallpaper! Check out the full sized version here. … [Read more...] about Great Picture of London from St Paul’s by Stuck in Customs

Company Launches Coach Tour of the M25

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London's orbital highway - the M25 - is often derided as a traffic hazard to be avoided. However, it has a rich history and it's route goes through iconic British countryside. In recognition of this - Brighton & Hove Bus company has launched a guided Coach Tour of the M25 to highlight the history and sights. From their website: This day is designed for lovers of modern … [Read more...] about Company Launches Coach Tour of the M25

London in 2026 as Envisioned by London Transport in 1926

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This is beautiful. From the London Transport Museum archives, a post of what they thought London would look like in the year 2026 - all the way back in 1926. Click to view a larger size. … [Read more...] about London in 2026 as Envisioned by London Transport in 1926

Cool Maps of Individual London Underground Lines

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We've found some really cool maps of invididual lines of the London Underground. You can purchase them as posters and they have a very striking design. They'd look nice in Londontopia HQ! Check them out in a gallery below. Click here to buy them and look at other maps. … [Read more...] about Cool Maps of Individual London Underground Lines

Buy Your Very Own Official London Street Signs

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Last week we brought you the way to buy your own Tube sign - now you can also buy your very own official London Street signs from the London Transport Museum Shop. From their website: The City of Westminster is home to some of London’s most famous streets including Downing Street and Abbey Road. The signs have the selected street name, postcode and red footer text: City … [Read more...] about Buy Your Very Own Official London Street Signs

Fun Infographic About the London Eye

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Check out this great infographic from Confused.com that features a ton of fun facts about one of our favorite London attractions - the London Eye. Infographic by Confused.com - Compare cheap car insurance in minutes. … [Read more...] about Fun Infographic About the London Eye

Pics: London Panoramas – Beautiful Panoramic Pictures from London

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Here's a selection of great panoramas of London from Flickr. Check them out below! photo credit: Steve Bowbrick photo credit: Duncan~ photo credit: vintagedept photo credit: Steve Bowbrick photo credit: Steve Bowbrick photo credit: oexenhave photo credit: Steve Bowbrick photo credit: Steve Bowbrick photo credit: Steve … [Read more...] about Pics: London Panoramas – Beautiful Panoramic Pictures from London

Lovely Film about the Completion of St Paul’s 15 Year Restoration Program

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Photographer Mark Baynes has put together a lovely little film about the 15 year restoration project at St Paul's Cathedral that was recently completed. Check it out below: Saint Paul's Cathedral London - Restoration from Mark Baynes on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Lovely Film about the Completion of St Paul’s 15 Year Restoration Program

Pics: London Red Phone Boxes Galore

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One of London's most famous icons is the Red Phone box -- despite the fact that no one actually uses them anymore thanks to the proliferation of cell phones. Still, nothing quite says London like a Red Phone box. So, we've scoured Flickr for some great pictures of this London icon. What's most amazing about the selection is how many different ways people have managed to make … [Read more...] about Pics: London Red Phone Boxes Galore

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