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London Travel Alert: Staff at British Museum to walk out during half-term break

Jan 30, 2023 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Fresh strikes have been called by the biggest civil service union in its long-running dispute over jobs, pay and pensions. Members of the Public and Commercial Service union (PCS) at the British Museum will take industrial action during February half term. More than 100 members of the museum’s visitor services and security teams will take seven days’ action from February … [Read more...] about London Travel Alert: Staff at British Museum to walk out during half-term break

London Alert: Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

Nov 8, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

A strike by London Underground workers will go ahead on Thursday after last-minute talks failed to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said Transport for London (TfL) had refused its offer to suspend strike action. The union said it asked TfL to pause job cuts and detrimental pension changes to give both sides the … [Read more...] about London Alert: Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

London Alert: Tube journeys to Heathrow via Zone 1 to be charged at peak rate from Sunday, September 4th

Sep 5, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Tube passengers traveling to Heathrow via Zone 1 will be charged at peak rate from Sunday to help Transport for London (TfL) recover from the pandemic. Commuters taking the new Elizabeth line through the central zone to London’s busiest airport will be charged £12.80, up from £10.80, while those on the Piccadilly line will pay £5.50, up from £3.50. From Sunday, September … [Read more...] about London Alert: Tube journeys to Heathrow via Zone 1 to be charged at peak rate from Sunday, September 4th

London Tourists urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat

Jul 16, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Expected extreme temperatures have prompted Londoners and tourists to be urged against travelling on Monday and Tuesday. The current heatwave is set to peak on Tuesday, with an 80% chance of the mercury topping the UK’s record temperature of 38.7C (101.7F) set in Cambridge in 2019. Transport for London (TfL) is advising passengers to only travel for “essential … [Read more...] about London Tourists urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat

London’s Heathrow caps passenger numbers amid travel chaos forcing airlines to cancel flights

Jul 12, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Heathrow Airport has introduced a cap on passenger numbers this summer as the aviation sector struggles to cope with demand for travel. No more than 100,000 daily passengers will be able to depart from July 12 until September 11, the west London airport announced. If your flight is canceled or rescheduled, your airline will contact you (they are legally required to rebook … [Read more...] about London’s Heathrow caps passenger numbers amid travel chaos forcing airlines to cancel flights

London Alert: Avoid the ‘American’ Candy Stores in London – They’re a scam, apparently

Jun 16, 2022 By Jonathan 1 Comment

One of the weird things that have popped up in London during/post-pandemic is a proliferation of 'American' Candy stores, mostly concentrated on Oxford street. Like, more than thirty on one street. Well, it turns out that there is a reason for it. And it's not good. One, it appears to be an elaborate tax-dodging scheme, that is now under investigation. Two, the stores are … [Read more...] about London Alert: Avoid the ‘American’ Candy Stores in London – They’re a scam, apparently

London Alert: Passengers told to avoid Tube on Monday during 24-hour RMT strike

Jun 5, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

London Underground is advising people not to travel on Monday because of a strike by thousands of workers in a dispute over jobs and pensions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out for 24 hours, crippling Tube services across the capital. Transport for London (TfL) said some train services will run but it expects severe disruption across the … [Read more...] about London Alert: Passengers told to avoid Tube on Monday during 24-hour RMT strike

It’s going to be harder to hail a Black London Taxi as Cabbies stop searching for passengers due to soaring fuel costs

Mar 7, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Cabbies in London are queuing at ranks rather than driving in search of passengers because of spiralling diesel costs. Steve McNamara, general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, said “extortionate” fuel prices are having a major impact on the drivers of the 10,000 diesel-powered black cabs on the capital’s roads. Latest figures from data firm Experian … [Read more...] about It’s going to be harder to hail a Black London Taxi as Cabbies stop searching for passengers due to soaring fuel costs

London Alert: Warning over Tube services ahead of strike Tuesday and Thursday

Feb 28, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

London Underground is set to be crippled on Tuesday because of a strike by thousands of workers amid a warning there could be no Tube services because of the action.There will be a similar scale of disruption during a second walkout on Thursday, with a knock-on impact on Wednesday and Friday.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are taking action in a dispute … [Read more...] about London Alert: Warning over Tube services ahead of strike Tuesday and Thursday

London Alert: Strikes by London Underground workers to go ahead next week

Feb 24, 2022 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

Strikes by London Underground (LU) workers are to go ahead next week after talks failed to resolve a dispute over jobs, pensions and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will walk out next Tuesday and Thursday (March 1 and 3), threatening disruption to Tube services across the capital. The RMT said during talks at conciliation service Acas … [Read more...] about London Alert: Strikes by London Underground workers to go ahead next week

London Alert: Tube Strikes Coming in March – London Underground workers back strike action

Feb 4, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

Thousands of London Underground workers are to stage two 24-hour strikes next month in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said around 10,000 of its members will walk out on March 1 and 3. The union has been seeking assurances over jobs, pay, pensions and working conditions amid fears of cuts in Transport for London (TfL) … [Read more...] about London Alert: Tube Strikes Coming in March – London Underground workers back strike action

London’s Natural History Museum closes for a week amid Covid-related ‘staff shortages,’ Some Theatre Shows Close

Dec 20, 2021 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The Natural History Museum is being forced to close its doors for a week due to “staff shortages” related to coronavirus. The South Kensington visitor attraction has had to make the “difficult decision” to shut from Tuesday after front-of-house staff were “impacted by Covid-19 infections and isolation requirements”. In a statement, the museum said: “We will remain closed … [Read more...] about London’s Natural History Museum closes for a week amid Covid-related ‘staff shortages,’ Some Theatre Shows Close

London Alert: London Tube Lightboxes return along with London Face Masks

Oct 12, 2021 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

We've brought back our London face masks and Tube Lightboxes in very limited quantities! Due to popular request, we've decided to bring back two of our most popular products ever - the London Underground Tube Lightbox and our British Face Masks. We have limited stock on both so once they're gone, they're gone for a while - so I would order for Christmas NOW! Face Masks are … [Read more...] about London Alert: London Tube Lightboxes return along with London Face Masks

London Alert: There’s a Possible London Underground Strike Looming Next Week – TFL Warns of Significant Disruption

Aug 19, 2021 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

UPDATE FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH: The strike has been called off. Nothing to see here, move along.  Planned strikes by London Underground drivers will cause severe disruption if they go ahead, Transport for London (TfL) has warned. Members of the Rail, Maritime, and Transport (RMT) union are due to walk out for 24 hours from noon on Tuesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 26, … [Read more...] about London Alert: There’s a Possible London Underground Strike Looming Next Week – TFL Warns of Significant Disruption

London Alert: The National Portrait Gallery to Close for Three Years for Major Refurbishment

Nov 7, 2019 By Jonathan

The National Portrait Gallery is often lost in the museum shuffle in London, mostly because it's located behind the National Gallery, so it's often an afterthought for tourists. And frankly, if you're walking from Trafalgar Square to Leicester Square or Covent Garden, it's easy to walk right past it and not know that it's there. They aim to change that with a major renovation … [Read more...] about London Alert: The National Portrait Gallery to Close for Three Years for Major Refurbishment

London Alert: St Paul’s Cathedral Has Lifted Its Ban on Photography (with come caveats)!

Jun 3, 2019 By Jonathan

Great news for photographers and visitors to St Paul's Cathedral in London. They have ended their ban on photography within the cathedral. This is wonderful news. Many people flouted the ban anyway (and if you did, you would get a telling off, as I did 15 years ago). Now, the Cathedral has decided to let everyone take pictures of this truly wonderful architectural jewel. They … [Read more...] about London Alert: St Paul’s Cathedral Has Lifted Its Ban on Photography (with come caveats)!

Exhibition Alert: Buckingham Palace to Explore the Life of Queen Victoria at Summer Exhibition Opening

Apr 12, 2019 By Jonathan

Buckingham Palace only opens for a few weeks in the Summer when the Queen is away in Scotland. To coincide with each summer opening, there's usually a special exhibition on show (though seeing the Palace state rooms themselves is worth the price of admission!). This year, the Royal Collection Trust will be exploring Queen Victoria's life at the Palace. This year's summer … [Read more...] about Exhibition Alert: Buckingham Palace to Explore the Life of Queen Victoria at Summer Exhibition Opening

London Alert: London’s Classic Routemaster Bus Heritage Routes To Stop Running on Weekdays

Jan 29, 2019 By Jonathan

The Routemaster is an icon of London (see our article on its history here). Our image of London is so suffused with it, that even though the bus was long ago taken out of regular service, it still serves that purpose. Several buses are kept in good order and operated on Heritage Routes through central London for tourists to still enjoy. Seeing a Routemaster on the roads, with … [Read more...] about London Alert: London’s Classic Routemaster Bus Heritage Routes To Stop Running on Weekdays

London Alert: The Painted Hall in Greenwich to Re-Open in March After Multi-year Restoration

Jan 17, 2019 By Jonathan

Great news! After being closed for almost two years and undergoing at £3 million restoration, The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich will be re-opening to visitors! This place is sometimes referred to as the UK's 'Sistine Chapel' and it's an incredible sight to see in person. If you've been the Greenwich the last few years, you may have been … [Read more...] about London Alert: The Painted Hall in Greenwich to Re-Open in March After Multi-year Restoration

London Alert: The Annual Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sale is ON! Huge Discounts! Details Inside!

Nov 23, 2018 By Jonathan

Hey Everyone! Just a quick post to let everyone know that our annual Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sale is now ON in the Anglotopia Store. We have huge discounts on maps, magazines, books, subscriptions and more! The sale ends on Monday and if we run out of stock on anything, that's it! We have tons of great fits for the Anglophile in your life. Don't miss out. We would urge you … [Read more...] about London Alert: The Annual Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sale is ON! Huge Discounts! Details Inside!

Ian McKellan To Go On Tour For His 80th Birthday – Tolkien, Shakespeare, others

Nov 9, 2018 By Jonathan

  Big news for fans of British star Ian McKellan, to celebrate his 80th birthday next year, he's going to go on a national tour around Britain, celebrating his greatest hits and raising funds for theatre. Here are the details: Ian McKellen is to celebrate his 8oth birthday next year by raising funds for theatres, with a new solo show which will play on 80 … [Read more...] about Ian McKellan To Go On Tour For His 80th Birthday – Tolkien, Shakespeare, others

London Alert: Tower of London Lights 10,000 Torches in its Moat in Remembrance of World War I – See it by Sunday!

Nov 5, 2018 By Jonathan

A very moving scene has been created in London at the Tower of London and you only have until the 11th to see it. 10,000 gas lanterns have been lit in the Tower's moat in commemoration of the end of World War I. If you're in London right now, you have until Sunday to see this. Go! I wish I was there to see it in person. From Historic Royal Palaces: As the nation … [Read more...] about London Alert: Tower of London Lights 10,000 Torches in its Moat in Remembrance of World War I – See it by Sunday!

London Alert! The LED Tube Light Is BACK! We’re Getting Just 100 More!

Nov 2, 2018 By Jonathan

All right, the LED Tube Light is the most popular product we've ever offered. We didn't think we were going to be able to get more but got the great news this week that we have secured another 100 units! They will be arriving here at our office in early December. I can promise they will ship before Christmas (via Priority Mail as well, which only takes 2-3 days). So, the … [Read more...] about London Alert! The LED Tube Light Is BACK! We’re Getting Just 100 More!

London Alert: Regent Street Christmas Light Switch-on Date Announced – November 15th

Oct 18, 2018 By Jonathan

Oxford Street announced last week and now Regent Street has announced when they'll be switching on their Christmas lights - November 15th. Here are the details: Home to the largest lights installation in the capital, Regent Street is best known for its awe-inspiring ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ lights. These stunning suspended spirits were inspired by Regent Street’s very … [Read more...] about London Alert: Regent Street Christmas Light Switch-on Date Announced – November 15th

Wands At The Ready! Giant Harry Potter Wands Unveiled On Walk to St Paul’s Cathedral

Oct 18, 2018 By Jonathan

We reported on this a couple weeks ago (and it was the most popular thing we've posted in months!) so we figured we would let everyone know that the Giant Harry Potter Wands are now on display on the walk to St Paul's Cathedral from the Millenium Bridge for a very limited time. Put up to coincide with the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic … [Read more...] about Wands At The Ready! Giant Harry Potter Wands Unveiled On Walk to St Paul’s Cathedral

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