December7 , 2024
Search
44.6 F
London
Christmas

Oxford Street Switches on Christmas Lights for 2024

While we were in London a few weeks ago, we saw the various authorities hanging up the lights and getting ready for Christmas. We...

Latest

Great London Buildings: Westminster Tube Station – A Triumph of Modern Underground Architecture

0
Westminster Underground Station's dramatic reconstruction in the late 1990s...

‘Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers’ at The National Gallery: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition

0
As I stepped into the National Gallery's first-ever Van...

Fascinating Discoveries Unearthed During Alexandra Palace Restoration

0
A significant restoration project at Alexandra Palace, one of...

Ancient Roman Road Uncovered Beneath Old Kent Road in London

0
A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made beneath London’s...

A London Homecoming: Monet’s Thames at The Courtauld – A Review

0
During my recent autumn visit to London, I was...
Architecture

Great London Buildings: Dartmouth House

Dartmouth House, an elegant mansion situated in Charles Street,...
Architecture

Great London Buildings: Dartmouth House

Dartmouth House, an elegant mansion situated in Charles Street,...
Read more
Christmas

Oxford Street Switches on Christmas Lights for 2024

While we were in London a few weeks ago,...
Read more
Great London Buildings

Great London Buildings: Lancaster House

Lancaster House, one of London's most magnificent neoclassical mansions,...

Popular

Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases

155
Hot on the heels of our success with our...

The End of an Era: London’s Smithfield Market to Close After Almost 900 Years

0
London’s historic Smithfield Market, the largest wholesale meat market...

Ewan McGregor Returns to the London Stage After 17 Years

0
Ewan McGregor, one of Scotland’s most celebrated actors, is...

A Piece of London Luxury: The Savoy Hotel to Auction Iconic Furniture and Decor

0
London’s iconic Savoy Hotel is giving collectors, interior designers,...

The Tube: 10 Interesting Facts about the Circle Line

0
The Circle Line is one of London’s oldest Tube...

London and the Industrial Revolution

2
The Industrial Revolution changed the world forever.  The coming...
Cockney Slang

Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases

Hot on the heels of our success with our Top 100 Best British Slang Phrases, we thought we'd explore the beauty of Cockney Rhyming...
Jonathan Thomas -

Latest London Events

Cultural

Celebrate ‘London Nights’ at London Transport Museum’s November

At London Transport Museum’s November Museum Late, Londoners can...
London Exhibitions

Millet: Life on the Land at the National Gallery

The first UK exhibition in nearly 50 years dedicated...
London Exhibitions

Winston Churchill: The Painter at The Wallace Collection

Universally renowned as an inspirational statesman, writer, orator and...
London Exhibitions

Caravaggio’s Cupid at The Wallace Collection

For art lovers the world over, the merest mention...
London Exhibitions

Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur

Sir Grayson Perry (b.1960) marks his 65th birthday by...
London Exhibitions

Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s lost treasures

The first major exhibition on mudlarking, it will explore...
London Exhibitions

The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum

Don’t miss this extraordinary exhibition celebrating the iconic work...
London Exhibitions

Barbie®: The Exhibition at the Design Museum

A major exhibition exploring the design evolution of one...
Outdoor Events

Wheel Style BMX Display And Workshop

Wheel Style, a company specializing in high-energy BMX stunt...
London Exhibitions

Picasso as a Printmaker at the British Museum

A new exhibition at the British Museum is set...
London Exhibitions

Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life

Considered to be one of the greatest and most...
London Exhibitions

Abstract Erotic: Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse, Alice Adams

This major exhibition will foreground these artists’ shared commitment...

London Tube

The Tube

Bakerloo Line Extension Plans Move Forward as TfL Seeks Government Support

Transport for London (TfL) is pushing ahead with plans to extend the Bakerloo Line, aiming to take the project to the next phase with...

London’s Elizabeth Line Wins Stirling Prize for Architecture

0
London’s Elizabeth Line, the newest addition to the city’s...

New Play Celebrates the Life of Harry Beck, Designer of the Iconic London Tube Map, at the London Transport Museum

0
The London Transport Museum is set to bring a...

Victoria Line: The Hottest Route on the London Underground

0
The Victoria line has emerged as the hottest line...

A Brief History of the Elizabeth Line/Crossrail

0
The United Kingdom's great new engineering marvel, a seventy-three-mile...

The Tube: Best London Underground Phone and Mobile Apps

0
There are several mobile apps to help you make...

London Underground: Ten of the Best-Looking Tube Stations to Visit

0
In cities throughout the world, we use public transportation...
The Tube

London Transport Museum Announces New Hidden London Tour of Holborn Station

Attention all Londoners and tourists alike! The London Transport...
Read more
London 101

London 101: What does Mind the Gap mean in London?

'Mind the Gap' is an iconic phrase that has...
Read more
London 101

Tube 101: Best Books about the London Underground

The London Tube has been an integral part of...

London Attractions Guide

London Museums

Historic Croydon Airport Visitor’s Centre

Croydon Airport, located in South London, was once one of the busiest airports in Europe and played a crucial role in the development of...
Stately Homes

Syon House

Syon House is a breathtaking tourist attraction located in...
Read more
Entertainment

Cinema Museum

The Cinema Museum, located in London, is a must-visit...
Free London Attractions

Parkland Walk

Parkland Walk is a popular tourist attraction located in...
Read more

The Tower of London

Entertainment
The Tower of London is an iconic attraction located...

Churchill Cabinet War Rooms and Museum

Family Days Out
The Churchill Cabinet War Rooms is a must-visit attraction...

London Tower Bridge

Entertainment
London Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic...

Westminster Abbey

Churches & Cathedrals
Westminster Abbey is one of the most iconic and...

London St. Pancras International Train Station

Family Days Out
St. Pancras International Train Station is one of the...

Imperial War Museum

Free London Attractions
The Imperial War Museum in Lambeth is one of...

More Recent Articles

More Recent Articles

London Events News

Street Festival: Hong Kong Live in London This Week Only

Visit South Molton Street until 18th September to experience the ‘Hong Kong – Live in London!” street festival. There will be live entertainment from Face...
Culture

Great Resource: Free Events in London

The Folks over at London events website Spoonfed have created an awesome new page that culls out all events in London that are free. You...
Hotels

Does London Really Have Europe’s Worst Hotels?

Trivago has conducted a survey of hotels in Europe and it turns out that London has fared the worst in hotel ratings in Europe. According...
Buildings

Heathrow Airport Gets a New Hilton Hotel

The Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 opens this September, with 350 bedrooms, including 85 executive rooms and three suites, 929 sq metres (10,000...
London 2012 Games

London 2012: New Westfield Mall in Stratford will now be the Official Olympic Mall

The owners of the new Stratford City mall have secured the rights to be the official shopping center of the London 2012 Games. According to...
Buildings

Article: Seeking Space, Well-to-Do Londoners Dig Deep

The New York Times has a great article up on how Londoners are digging underneath their houses to get around space and planning permissions. Here's...
Culture

Video: 100 Years of London Style in 100 Seconds

This is a really cool video put together by Westfield to help promote the opening of their new mall in Stratford City.
Guides

Top 12 London Views – Best Places for a great View of London

Our friends at Visit Britain have put together a great list of places in London that have the best views! Check it out! 1). London Eye -...
Site News

A new meeting-place in the City of London

A 19th-century townhouse in the City of London has opened as a small and intimate venue for events and meetings. The listed building, 12 Austin...
History

Video: A Drive Through 1950’s London

This is the result of enhancing and stabilizing the "Driving through London (1950's)" video that can be found elsewhere on Youtube. It demonstrates how...
Iconic London

Beautiful Picture of a London Sunsest

Perfection! Source.
Culture

Video: London Loves You – A New Anthem for London

TheKillerSongs have put together a new anthem for London for 2012 and beyond. Check it out below: What do you think? It sure is catchy!
Guides

Vintage Stores & Charity Treasures of London

Charity shopping isn’t just a trend. In fact, the first charity shop to open in the United Kingdom was an Oxfam store, in February...
Culture

All aboard for a week of cocktails – London Cocktail Week 2011

During London Cocktail Week in October, cocktail tours on original red Routemaster double-decker buses will visit more than 100 cocktail bars, each offering a...
Iconic London

Pics: London Panoramas – Beautiful Panoramic Pictures from London

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 ...
Londonism

Video: London in HD from the BBC Motion Gallery

Check out this great video from the BBC Motion Gallery of some beautiful HD shots of London. London in HD from BBC Motion Gallery on...
Culture

An imperial dream on horseback – Spanish Horses in London

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is bringing its famous white Lipizzaner stallions to London. The scholars of the Winter Riding School, based in...
Culture

Interior design on show in London’s East End

Designers, design collectives and manufacturers from more than 18 countries will be presenting their contemporary interiors, products and digital installations at this year’s Tent...
Culture

Celebrating London’s cuisine at the London Restuarant Festival

This October sees the third London Restaurant Festival, a city-wide celebration of eating out in the capital, from Michelin-starred restaurants to neighbourhood bistros. Some restaurants...
Londonism

London Alert: A Safety Message Regarding the London Riots – A Message for Tourists in London

We've republished this from our parent site, Anglotopia.net. We normally avoid covering the negative aspect of things in Britain - but this is something we...
1...101102103...107Page 102 of 107

More Cool Resources

Recent News Features

Popular

Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases

Cockney Slang 155
Hot on the heels of our success with our...

The End of an Era: London’s Smithfield Market to Close After Almost 900 Years

History 0
London’s historic Smithfield Market, the largest wholesale meat market...

Ewan McGregor Returns to the London Stage After 17 Years

Theatre 0
Ewan McGregor, one of Scotland’s most celebrated actors, is...

A Piece of London Luxury: The Savoy Hotel to Auction Iconic Furniture and Decor

Hotels 0
London’s iconic Savoy Hotel is giving collectors, interior designers,...

The Tube: 10 Interesting Facts about the Circle Line

The Tube 0
The Circle Line is one of London’s oldest Tube...

London and the Industrial Revolution

History 2
The Industrial Revolution changed the world forever.  The coming...

Browse All Londontopia Categories

Airports (41)Anglotopia Magazine (11)Architecture (87)Art (171)Attractions (111)Blue Plaques (5)Budget London (10)Budget London (9)Buildings (185)Christmas (10)Christmas (55)Cockney Slang (10)Columns (27)Coronation (10)Culture (339)Days Out (31)Death of a Queen (8)Diamond Jubilee (6)Dining (27)Dispatches from London (27)Doctor Who (3)Exploring London (5)Food (78)Fun London (25)Great Events in London History (0)Great London Art (14)Great London Buildings (89)Great Londoners (20)Greenwich (8)Guest Articles (11)Guides (300)History (455)Hotels (34)Iconic London (23)Laura's London (115)Life in London (19)London (10)London 101 (3)London 2012 Games (23)London Alerts (57)London Annual (16)London Books (34)London Bookshops (8)London Deals (9)London Events News (148)London FAQ's (5)London Fiver (100)London Guide (10)London Halloween (5)London Histories (23)London iPhone Apps (12)London Language (5)London Long Reads (94)London Maps (3)London News (185)London Nightlife (5)London Photos (90)London Realities (14)London Shop (3)London Travels (4)London Vignettes (4)London Walks (4)Londonism (202)Mail Rail (3)Maps (24)Movies (76)Museums (195)Music (30)Music (7)News Features (877)Parks (16)Platinum Jubilee (8)Politics (7)Property (9)Pubs (36)Resources (5)Restaurants (38)Reviews (21)Royal London (23)Shopping (68)Site News (72)Special Exhibitions (102)Sport (11)Thames (20)The London American (13)The Tube (213)Theatre (55)Tips (152)Top 10 London (101)Tours (28)Transport (216)Videos (155)Walks (6)Weird London (7)

Popular in the Last Month

30 St Mary Axe: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Gherkin

30 St. Mary Axe, otherwise known by its more...

London 101: How London Borough Councils Work

  In the United States, there are three levels of...

How London Changed During the Victorian Period

The 19th Century was a time of great change...

Londinium: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Roman London

  Londinium was the Roman name given to the settlement...

10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Royal Albert Hall You Might Not Know

Albert, the Prince Consort to Queen Victoria was a...

Great London Buildings: The Palace of Westminster – The Houses of Parliament

Unquestionably one of the dominating features of the London...

London History: A Look at The London Underground During World War II

Millions of people travel on the London Underground every...

London Fog: London and the Great Smog of 1952 – The True Story

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Issue #6...

Built London: Top Ten Most Beautiful Victorian Buildings in London

What we think of as “Victorian” architecture more refers...

A Brief History and Overview of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

One of the best things about the holiday season...

Copyright © 2023 Anglotopia, LLC · Website Developed by Great Lakes Ecommerce ·

Key Links

Latest Upcoming London Events

Cultural

Celebrate ‘London Nights’ at London Transport Museum’s November

At London Transport Museum’s November Museum Late, Londoners can...
London Exhibitions

Millet: Life on the Land at the National Gallery

The first UK exhibition in nearly 50 years dedicated...
London Exhibitions

Winston Churchill: The Painter at The Wallace Collection

Universally renowned as an inspirational statesman, writer, orator and...