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Jonathan Thomas
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Fortnum & Mason Has Opened Its First New Store in 307 Years in St Pancras Station
Fortnum & Mason, the posh department store that’s known as the green grocer to the Queen, has opened it’s first new store in the UK...
Christmas 2013: Regent’s Street Christmas Lights Switched On
The Christmas lights above Regent’s Street, one of London shopping corridors, were turned on last night to much fanfare. It’s a bit early this year,...
Future London: Images Released of the Battersea Power Station Redevelopment
One of the hottest new developments in London right now is the long awaited redevelopment of the Battersea Power Station and its surrounding environs. It’s...
History: Photo of Harrods Circa 1884
Check out this very old photo of Harrods department store taken in 1884. This photo is of the building after it had been...
Photo: Terraced Backyards in Islington in the 1960’s
Love this old picture taken of Islington terraced back yards in the 1960’s. I love the symmetry of the terraced houses. Photo from English Heritage.
Video: Fly Through Pre-Fire 17th Century London Beautifully Recreated
A group of students at De Montfort University have lovingly created a 3D representation of what London looked like in the 17th century before the...
Photo: Nelson’s Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, April 1844
Check out this glorious picture of Nelson’s Column under construction in Trafalgar Square in 1844 – a very old picture. It was taken just 5...
Sail Down the Thames with Google Streetview
You can now sail down the Thames in Google Streetview – the most recent addition to the interesting places throughout Britain you can now explore...
Video: A Momentary Lapse of London by Davide Roveri
We love this inspirational video of London. About the video: ABOUT A MOMENTARY LAPSE OF LONDON: When I first moved to London two years ago...
Infographic: How to Understand Londoners – Tips for Travelers
I thought this was useful and worth sharing. Check out our British Slang Dictionary for more London Lingo.
Photo: View of St Paul’s from the Whispering Gallery
You don’t need to be religious to appreciate the stunning beauty of a cathedral like St Paul’s in London, a place we make a point...
Photo: Big Ben and Whitehall from Trafalgar Square – 2005
A nighttime view of London down Whitehall towards Big Ben taken from Trafalgar Square, one of our favorite places in London. Taken in 2005.
Photo: 70 Days to go until Christmas in London
Just 70 Days now until our trip to England. Can’t wait to see London all lit up for Christmas. The last time we saw London’s...
Photos: Tourist Photos from Late 1940’s London
Check out these really cool tourist pictures from late 1940’s London. They were taken by photographer Geoff Charles in 1948. What an interesting look at life...
Video: Learn Every Tube Station by Song
London based comedian Jay Foreman has made a lovely video dedicated to learning all the names of the stations on the London Underground network (there’s...
Photo: Amazing Photo of London’s Southbank by Photographer Jason Hawkes
Renowned Aerial Photographer Jason Hawkes posted this amazing picture of London’s Southbank on Twitter today. Simply stunning! Check out his website.
Photo: Houses of Parliament at Night – 2005
Love this majestic building. One of the things I’m looking forward to most on our upcoming trip is doing a tour of the Houses of...
London Books: London Villages by Zena Alkayat
It is often said that London is not a city, but a loose collection of villages and towns that collectively call themselves London. London’s growth...
Anglophile Alert: The Anglotopia T-Shirt Has Returned for a Limited Time – Plus New Mug and Tote Bag!
Good news everyone! Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to bring back the Anglotopia T-Shirt. It’s available to order for ONE WEEK. Due to some...
London Gets a Beautiful New Public Space in Front of King’s Cross Station
The King’s Cross / St Pancras Area has been under redevelopment for years. One of London’s biggest eyesores was an ugly green ‘shed’ that was...
NFL Takes Over Regent Street in London for Tailgating Party for Minnesota Viking vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game
Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. For the last few years, the National Football League, or NFL, has been...
Tube Geeks Set New World Record Visiting Every Station
How long does it take to visit every station on the The Tube? Well, after this weekend, it takes 16 hours, 20 minutes and 27...
Gallery: Alternative Designs for London’s Iconic Tower Bridge
As London developed in the latter half of the 19th century, it became clear that the East End of London was becoming more and more...
Future London: What the Southbank London Skyline Will Look Like in 2023
Property Services firm CBRE has released a series of artist impressions of what the Southbank London Skyline will look like in the year 2023 once...
Video: Welcome to London – A Gorgeous Short Hyperlapse Film
Check out this amazing new video of London taking using the Hyperlapse techniques. Simply stunning! Put some headphones on, put this on full screen and...
Picture: Piccadilly Arcade – Winston Churchill Statue – May 2011
Piccadilly Arcade, Churchill statue located in one of the antique shops. The Piccadilly Arcade is a great place to window who but many of the...
London, Trafalgar Square Night, 2004
This is one of my favorite pictures of Trafalgar Square, taken by me at night in 2004. In the foreground is a silhouette of a...
The Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum in summer 2012 before it closed for renovations.
Old London Taxi at Indiana Car Show
And old London Taxi at a recent car show in Indiana.
London Apps: Review of GoBaby London App – Brilliant Travel Guide for Parents in London
I read about the GoBaby London App in London’s Evening Standard and knew that I had to get it. What makes this app different from...