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Part of the Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth, Vauxhall came about from one of King John’s loyal servants, Falkes de Breauté, who owned a house in the area that was called Falke’s Hall.  As the industrial revolution took hold in England, the ward became a mixture of industrial and residential.  The area’s industry led to the establishment of Vauxhall Motors, one of England’s top … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Vauxhall

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Anglotopia Print Magazine in Summer 2017. Support great long-form writing about British travel, culture, and history by subscribing to the Anglotopia Print Magazine. We had the opportunity to stay in London’s Soho neighborhood on our most recent trip. It was the first time we’ve really stayed in the heart of the West End. … [Read more...] about London’s Soho: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Soho

When the sun is out the fun is out in London.  The city has a lot going on normally, but things really kick up a notch once summer temperatures rise.  The summer months tend to be the time when you’ll see the most festivals and outdoor events going on in London including a number of plays, markets, and concerts.  This is also the time of year when many historical buildings open … [Read more...] about Summer in the City: Top Ten Things to Do in London This Summer

Bethnal Green is perhaps the closest London gets to a respite district.  Away from the hustle and bustle of places like Kensington, Westminster, and the City of London, life moves at a slightly different pace.  There’s fewer things to attract the bulk of tourists in this district, but that does not mean there isn’t anything to do.  Quite the contrary as you’ll find some of the … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Bethnal Green