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John Rabon
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Exploring The Tube: Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about the Central Line
The red line on the London Underground map represents the Central Line, a fixture of the Tube since it opened as the Central London Railways...
Green London: Top Ten London Gardens for a Respite on Your Next Trip
They say you have to stop and smell the roses sometimes. With 47% of Greater London dedicated to green space, you can be certain there...
Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about South London
Twelve boroughs make up the area of South London as determined by the 2011 Boundary Commission for England. These boroughs include: Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich,...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Tea Shops in London To Pop Into On Your Next Trip to London
Tea, the classic staple of British beverages. Whether one enjoys a cuppa for breakfast, to relax, or while enjoying a traditional afternoon tea meal, it...
Exploring The Tube: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Piccadilly Line You Might Not Know
Opening as the Great Northern, Piccadilly, and Brompton Railway in 1906, it is one of the oldest and busiest lines of the London Underground today....
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Victoria and Albert Museum You Might Not Know
Founded in 1852, this museum of architectural and decorative arts was named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. One of the many buildings in Kensington...
Living History: A Guide to London’s Ten Oldest Buildings
As historical a city as London is, there are plenty of buildings and structures that date back centuries, if not thousands of years. While London...
London Icon: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Iconic Routemaster You Might Not Know
The Routemaster bus is one of the most iconic parts of London that isn’t fixed to the ground. Like the black cab, it’s immediately identifiable...
The London Fiver – Five Fun London Events for Kids
So you live in London or visiting London with your family and amidst the museum visits, bus tours, and strolls through the park, you actually...
The London Fiver – Five Best Places in London to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth on Your Next Trip
Everybody yearns for something sweet. Whether as part of a meal or as a small snack, once in a while, we all just want something...
A Brief Overview of What Life Was Like in Medieval London
Christmas Day of 1066 ushered in a new era for London. It was on that day that William of Normandy was crowned King William I...
London’s Other Airport: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Gatwick Airport
It feels like Heathrow gets all the attention, but London’s Gatwick Airport certainly has its own prestige. Existing first as an aerodrome in the 1920s,...
For Silly Walks: A Guide to Monty Python’s London
“It’s!” This line opening nearly every episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus heralded comedy unlike any Britain had seen at the time. Growing out of...
The London Fiver – Five London Experiences You Must Do On Your Next Trip
Visiting London for the first time? Been before and need something new to do? There are plenty of opportunities in London to make your trip...
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Famed Savoy Hotel
Since 1889, Savoy has stood for luxury in London’s hospitality industry. Going back further, it was the site of the Palace of Savoy, set up...
30 St Mary Axe: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Gherkin
30 St. Mary Axe, otherwise known by its more colorful name of “the Gherkin” is one of several buildings that define the London skyline. Of...
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about BBC Television Centre
From 1960 to 2013, Television Centre was the hub for the BBC’s television broadcasts. Hosting everything from BBC News to Blue Peter, it became one...
The Fiver – Five of the Best Comic Book Shops in London
I’ve loved comics since I could get into my brother’s boxes and read his. As an adult, I love finding some of the best stores...
Battle Stations! 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about HMS Belfast You Might Not Know
Anchored in the Thames, HMS Belfast was launched not long before the advent of World War II. It saw a great deal of action during...
An Age of Exhibition – A Look at the Arts and Sciences on Display in Victorian London
In the 19th Century, the public’s interest in the arts and sciences was enormous. Appropriately, this was symbolized in Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who...
Ancient Roman City: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the City of London You Might Not Know
Long before London was the megalopolis it is today, what was known as London was confined to a square mile formed out of the Roman...
The London Fiver – Five of London’s Best Bakeries to Visit on Your Next Trip
I love pastries. Sometimes, I love them a little too much. Whether it’s cupcakes, bread, rolls, cannolis, donuts, cronuts, or any other type of delicious...
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Kensington Palace You Might Not Know
Kensington Palace, whose first royal residents were King William III and Queen Mary II, was built in 1605 by Sir George Coppin and was known...
Fit for a King: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace was one of the many residences of King Henry VIII, though it was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514. However,...
The Fiver – Five of London’s Strangest Buildings
In a city of so many buildings, there are plenty of examples of stellar structures in London. From the most well-known landmarks to office towers...
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Royal Albert Hall You Might Not Know
Albert, the Prince Consort to Queen Victoria was a great lover of the arts, and after the exhibition at the Crystal Palace ended, he wanted...
King’s Cross: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about King’s Cross Station
Perhaps the most important terminus in the city, London’s King’s Cross Station opened in 1852 as part of the Great Northern Railways and the terminus...
Elementary My Dear Watson: Exploring Sherlock Holmes’ London
The world’s most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and first appeared in the story, “A Study in Scarlet”...
The London Fiver – Five of the Greatest London’s Children’s Shops to Pop Into On Your Next Trip
We often think of London as a place for adults and sure, a lot of articles and suggestions on this site are geared towards an...
The London Fiver – Five Games You Can Play in London on Your Next Trip
London is a city with a lot of fun things to do and great places to see. Games provide their own type of fun and...