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John Rabon
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Ten Important London Events of the 1910s
A new king ushered in a decade of upheaval in London. While the 1910s brought such great moments as the Coronation of King George V...
An Overview of Open House London
Open House London is an annual festival meant to celebrate the city’s architecture. It’s part of the larger Open City charity, an organization made up...
A Brief Overview of the Lord Mayor’s Show
A city such as London certainly enjoys a high level of pageantry, and even a municipal change of power can’t go without a great celebration. ...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Street Food in London
You may be reading this and wondering, “What is street food?” Street food is something ready-to-eat and usually sold by someone from a cart or...
Ten Most Important London Events of the 1900s
The Twentieth Century marked the beginning of many changes for London. It began with the end of an era, carried through two world wars, and...
Ten Interesting Facts about Georgian London
Running through the reign of the Hanoverian kings from George I to William IV, the Georgian period began in 1714 and went to 1837. The...
Five of London’s Oldest Breweries Still in Operation
Beer has been a part of British culture for centuries, and London has been the capital of some of its biggest breweries, such as Young’s...
Ten Interesting Facts about Victorian London
The Victorian period follows the life and reign of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne in 1837 to her death in 1901. In...
The London Fiver – Five Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace
A Grade I listed Royal Palace in the heart of Richmond, Hampton Court Palace, was the primary residence of King Henry VIII. Much of the...
A Brief History of London Theater
As well-known as Broadway is to American Theater, the West End is the heart of London’s vibrant drama scene. On the other side of the...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places to Watch Sports in London
If you can’t be at the game, sometimes the best you can hope for is a good place to watch it. In London, many...
A Brief History of London’s Ring Roads
Traffic calming and efforts to ease congestion have taken many forms throughout the world and especially in London. Today, emphasis on public transportation, bike shares,...
Ten Interesting Facts about St. James’s Palace
The most senior Royal Palace, St. James’s Palace, has been the seat of the British monarchy for centuries even though the Sovereign does not live...
The London Fiver – Five Musicals Set in London
London’s West End is regarded as one of the top theater districts in the entire world. From classics such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream to...
The London Fiver – Five of London’s Greatest Races
London is a city on the go—and that translates to racing! There are plenty of races that take place in London on foot, bicycle, car,...
Ten World War II Movie Locations You Can Visit in London
Through World War II, London was a center of the United Kingdom’s battle against Nazi Germany and bore a heavy burden of the Axis attack. ...
Ghosts of the Tower of London
There’s no question that London is one of the most haunted places in the world, a subject we have covered in past articles. Perhaps of...
London 101: What is the London Congestion Charge?
Everyone hates traffic. No matter where you are in the world, there is nothing more frustrating than sitting behind the wheel of your car, needing...
London Fiver: Five of the Best Places in London for Bibliophiles
Many people enjoy reading a good book, whether curled on the count, in your bed, under a tree, wherever. Books take us to other times,...
The London Fiver – Five Places to Be Alone in London
Sometimes in the midst of a bustling city, we just want a little bit of peace and quiet. Of course, finding that place to be...
Ten Period Film Locations to Visit in London
Britain is certainly known for its period drama films, which is no surprise considering how much history the country has. Of course, this also extends...
Ten Places to Get Lost in London When We Can All Return
Get lost! No, we mean it. Sometimes the best way to truly experience a place is to get yourself lost. As large a city as...
London on Film: Ten Romantic Comedy Locations to Visit in London
Everyone loves a good Romantic Comedy, or Rom-Com, as it were. The United Kingdom has certain produced its fair share over the years, including a...
Top 10 London: Ten War Memorials in London
War is a terrible business. For hundreds of years, they have required the utmost sacrifice from the United Kingdom’s men and women to protect freedom...
The London Fiver – Five London Urban Legends
We’ve all heard an urban legend or two in our time. Whether it’s alligators in the sewer or something almost believable, rumors somehow persist in...
London on Film: Ten Sci-Fi Film Locations to Visit in London
London has certainly seen its share of filming over the years from movies of all genres. While the city is most often used for contemporary...
Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London
London has its share of great museums, from the National Gallery to the British Museum. It even has a number of smaller, more specialty museums...
London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
Pubs are a dime a dozen in London, and all of them have something to offer patrons. Whether you’re looking for the oldest, the best-looking,...
Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames
The River Thames is the life’s blood of London. It’s along the river that the first settlements appeared in prehistory and here where the Romans...
Ten Interesting Facts about Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is part of London’s colorful ecology that blends the modern urban concrete of the city with the green lusciousness of its past. The...