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All The World’s a Stage: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures About the Globe Theatre in London

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It is perhaps the most famous stage in the world, the place where many of literature’s best-known plays were first presented. It was built for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, William Shakespeare’s acting company, in 1599 and stood until destroyed by fire in 1613. Another was built the following year and remained until 1642, when it was closed by the Puritans and pulled down in … [Read more...] about All The World’s a Stage: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures About the Globe Theatre in London

5 famous London painters

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London has so many inspiring and colourful sights and characters dotted around its boroughs. So it is little wonder that the capital has been the birthplace of so many great painters. Here is a little information about five of the best of them. 5. Anna Airy Anna Airy was born in 1882 in Greenwich. The early part of her career saw her produce oil and pastel … [Read more...] about 5 famous London painters

The Imperial War Museum Plans to Close in 2013 for 6 Months

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The Imperial War Museum in London is planning to overhaul its entire exhibition space in Southwark to coincide with the centenary of the First World War. Their plans are so big that they will need to actually close the museum for the first 6 months of 2013 if they're given planning permission to move forward with construction. According to London SE1: The museum, which … [Read more...] about The Imperial War Museum Plans to Close in 2013 for 6 Months