Earning its name by running through Central London, the Central Line is one of the most important lines in the London Underground. The Central Line started as the Central London Railway in 1900 running east to west through the city. In 120 years of its existence, the Central Line has built up a very interesting history and some great facts to go with it. Combing through the … [Read more...] about The Tube: Ten Interesting Facts About the Central Line on the London Underground
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LONDON ICONS: Fortnum & Mason – The Grocers to the Queen
When I think of iconic British Brands, particularly London based brands a few come to mind, but my first will always be Fortnum & Mason. They specialize in gourmet foods and are responsible for creating some of Britain’s most iconic foods, such as the Scotch Egg. A trip to their flagship store in London must-see for the foodie in your life. Fortnum & Mason is named … [Read more...] about LONDON ICONS: Fortnum & Mason – The Grocers to the Queen
The Temple of Mithras: London’s New Roman Museum in the New Bloomberg London HQ
New museums open in London every year - it’s a consequence of being such a history-rich city. Last year, London got a new museum dedicated to its Roman History. The new London Mithraeum is a triumph of heritage preservation and multimedia presentation and shows that as London grows and digs into its distant past, there are still wonderful discoveries to be made and shared with … [Read more...] about The Temple of Mithras: London’s New Roman Museum in the New Bloomberg London HQ
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is one of the busiest areas of London and with good reason. Quite a number of the city’s museums are here along with several green spaces and University College London. Bloomsbury was described in the Domesday Book as having hogs and vineyards, though the modern name for the area didn’t appear until the 13th Century. As London grew, Bloomsbury began to develop in … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Bloomsbury
Tudor London: Top 10 Tudor Buildings in London
Tudor architecture came about as the final building design style of the medieval period. While the style’s name is attached to the dynasty that began with King Henry VI and ended with Queen Elizabeth, Tudor architecture doesn’t have quite as long a period covering the years from 1500 to 1560 and Elizabethan Style beginning thereafter. There are many hallmarks of Tudor … [Read more...] about Tudor London: Top 10 Tudor Buildings in London
Top 10 London: Top Ten “Small” Museums
London certainly as a lot of great museums to visit: The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Natural History Museum, The London Museum, and of course The British Museum. However, there are dozens more museums that might get overlooked because they’re not as large, even though they can be just as fascinating. These museums are dedicated to different facets of British culture, … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten “Small” Museums
London History: A Guide to Metroland – The Suburban Expansion of London Brought On By The Tube
Also known as Metro-land, this suburban area north-west of London was a major project by the railway to transform unused land into a series of residential communities. Metroland wasn’t the first time a rail company was instrumental in growing London. In truth, the continued influx of people from the countryside to London in the 19th Century had caused the city’s metropolitan … [Read more...] about London History: A Guide to Metroland – The Suburban Expansion of London Brought On By The Tube
The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in December
The holidays take over Greater London in December, but Christmas events aren’t the only things happening in the city. London has a lot going on during the month of December, and we’ve found quite a few things to do that aren’t necessarily related to Christmas, from great beasts to the chilliest of swim competitions. If you’re looking for London Christmas events, we also have … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in December
London Alert: Black Friday Sale is ON – Big Discounts On Everything We Have In Stock!
The Anglotopia Store Black Friday Sale is ON! We're offering discounts on pretty much everything we have in stock. No coupon codes are needed, discount reflected in the price. Discounts on puzzles, maps, Tube gear, back issues, magnets, gift wrap, Christmas Cards and more! You can browse the entire sale here and when everything is gone, it's gone until next year. The sale ends … [Read more...] about London Alert: Black Friday Sale is ON – Big Discounts On Everything We Have In Stock!
Fancy a Pint? Ten of London’s Most Beautiful Pubs
When it comes to a good pub, the ale is the thing you’re looking for most, then the food, and then the atmosphere. Of course, the appearance of any pub is an important part of the experience, and whether you’re looking for your new local or visiting from out of town, you want to be in a place that meets your expectations. Plenty of London’s pubs are beautiful places inside … [Read more...] about Fancy a Pint? Ten of London’s Most Beautiful Pubs
On Her Majesty’s Appointment – Shops in London that Serve the Royal Family
A Royal Warrant of Appointment is a special designation to merchants granting them the ability to announce to the world that they sell goods or services to the Royal Family. These warrants may be given out by the Royal Family as a whole or by individual members, specifically the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Prince of Wales. Unsurprisingly as London is the central … [Read more...] about On Her Majesty’s Appointment – Shops in London that Serve the Royal Family
The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London Before Christmas
Christmas is a magical season in cities all over the world and London is no different. From the lights to the festivities, Christmas is all around Greater London and provides locals and tourists with plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. To that end, we’ve listed out five different things you should try in London leading up to the holidays. No matter what your mood … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London Before Christmas
Exhibition Report: George IV – Art and Spectacle at The Queen’s Gallery
A new exhibition at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, looks at a king who collected and commissioned many of the finest works of art in the Royal Collection. George IV: Art and Spectacle makes it clear he was a patron of the arts and while he didn't hold back on the spending, he did have good taste. This is the official state portrait of George IV by Sir Thomas Lawrence, … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: George IV – Art and Spectacle at The Queen’s Gallery
The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in November
Things certainly start getting colder in London during November, but the city is still smoking hot with events all month long. From Diwali on the Square to the Lord Mayor’s Show, there are plenty of major things happening, but that’s not all. Food, art, and automobiles are also on tap for this month, and we’ve outlined five cool events going on during November that you should … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in November
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Barking & Dagenham
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, like other modern London boroughs, was born out of the London Government Act of 1963. It was formed from the Municipal Boroughs of Barking and a large part of the Municipal Borough of Dagenham. Following World War I and World War II, the borough became increasingly residential as housing projects exploded for returning soldiers. As … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Barking & Dagenham
Exhibition Report: The New Hidden London Exhibition at the London Transport Museum
I'm fortunate to have been on all of the London Transport Museum 'Hidden London' tours of disused stations and tunnels but not everyone has had that opportunity. The tours are only available on certain dates (not all year round), and the (sometimes) long climbs may have put you off. Some say the tours are expensive (I think they are exceptional value) and also, children can't … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: The New Hidden London Exhibition at the London Transport Museum
London Alert: Order Your London Tube Lights For Christmas – Limited Stock Coming!
We've gotten word from our supplier that we'll be able to make one more order between now and Christmas. We'll be getting 100 mini-Tube lights and 25 large Tube Lights in early December. We're opening orders NOW. If you want to give the perfect gift for the London lover in your life - you need to order as soon as possible. We will not be able to get more than this before … [Read more...] about London Alert: Order Your London Tube Lights For Christmas – Limited Stock Coming!
Exploring London Mercantile History at the Lloyd’s Register Building
While you may have seen the Lloyd's of London building in the City of London designed by Richard Rogers, do you know about the Collcutt building? As part of Heritage Open Days, I went to visit the Lloyd's Register building on Fenchurch Street. Designed by Thomas Collcutt, this late-Victorian office opened in 1901 as a statement building and a sign of prosperity. Lloyd's … [Read more...] about Exploring London Mercantile History at the Lloyd’s Register Building
Top Ten Works of Art to See at the Tate Britain
The Tate Britain is the flagship of the Tate museum group and has been a fixture in British art since it opened in 1897. Its collection is full of art from throughout the United Kingdom going back to the Tudor era and includes some of the country’s biggest names from J.M.W. Turner to William Blake. With so many works over such a long span of time, there are plenty of … [Read more...] about Top Ten Works of Art to See at the Tate Britain
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Waltham Forest
One of the northernmost boroughs of Greater London, Waltham Forest formed in 1965 from the merger of Leyton, Walthamstow, and Chingford. Like much of Greater London, the area that is now Waltham Forest was mostly undeveloped until the Victorian period, but now is a thriving part of the city which offers plenty of things to do and places to see. We’ve outlined ten of our … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Waltham Forest
The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in September
As we move fully into Autumn, London ramps up its events, with festivals, live art, concerts, plays, and more. In the past, we’ve covered events such as the Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival, the Totally Thames Festival, and the Underbelly Festival that all go on during this month. Well, we’ve brought you five new events that you may not have known about until now. … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in September
A Brief Guide to Swinging London – What Was It?
Yeah, baby! London was a happening place in the 1960s where music, fashion, and counter-culture attitudes came together. Whereas London culture since World War II had been more conservative, young people of 60s London rebelled in nearly every way possible, pushing the limits in mind-bending ways. It seemed perfectly natural that the stereotypical “stiff upper lip” would … [Read more...] about A Brief Guide to Swinging London – What Was It?
Top Ten Things to Do in Kensington
Perhaps one of the most (if not the most) affluent areas of London, Kensington is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. As befitting its title, Kensington is home to some of the city’s most expensive real estate as well as many of its biggest tourist attractions. Whether you’re looking for some high-end shopping or to spend time with the wealthiest museum … [Read more...] about Top Ten Things to Do in Kensington
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is one of the oldest parts of London. The area’s first reference goes back to the Domesday Book when it was a large manor before the ever-encroaching city swallowed it up. Following the Industrial Revolution, Wandsworth built itself up with a gas plant, Young’s Brewery, and the iconic Battersea Power Plant. Today, Wandsworth is very much a cosmopolitan place, … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Wandsworth
Ten Foods and Drinks You Probably Didn’t Know Were Invented in London
Most of the world doesn’t think of Britain as a food hub, much less London as a cuisine capital. However, it might surprise you to know some of the world’s favorite foods, and indeed, some of the UK’s most well-known dishes were invented right in London. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts can all call the UK capital home. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we recommend … [Read more...] about Ten Foods and Drinks You Probably Didn’t Know Were Invented in London
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