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Video: Building Tower Bridge

Building Tower Bridge from Griff on Vimeo.
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Art: Stunning Paintings of London by Léonard Misonne

These are incredible paintings of London!
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The Secret Gardens of London’s West End

While the City of London has its secret gardens, the West End tends to have garden squares, many of which are private with access only...
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London’s King’s Cross Station Gets it’s Own Harry Potter Shop

King’s Cross train station in London has long been a magnet for Harry Potter fans (Harry leaves for Hogwards from platform 9 3/4 every year)...
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London Books: Great Houses of London by James Stourton

One of my favorite aspects of British history is exploring the great houses that exist in Britain. While country houses usually get all the attention...
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Maps: A London Pub for All Reasons

The folks over at Herb Lester Associates make beautiful maps of London, focusing on specific areas. They’ve just released a new map just in time...
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Camden Lock Dusk by printmaker and painter John Duffin

This painting is simply beautiful! Camden Lock Dusk by printmaker and painter John Duffin who recently received The Most Outstanding Print Award from Sir Peter...
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The London Dungeon is Moving – and getting scarier in 2013!

The London Dungeon, one of the UK’s most iconic attractions, will re-invent itself in March 2013 when it opens a new bigger, bolder and better...
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Plans for a New London Pedestrian Bridge Across the Thames

Some say the history of London can be summarized as the history of its river crossing. That history continues with plans for a new pedestrian...
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Article: London’s future skyline in doubt – BBC

The BBC has done some investigative reporting to find out the status of the various skyscrapers that have been proposed or started construction in the...
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London Alert: A Rare Chance to Explore an Abandoned Tube Station

Transport for London are offering up a rare chance to explore an abandoned Tube Station. For two weekend coming up, they’re offering up special tours...
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London FAQ’s: What are the Oldest and Newest Buildings in London?

We asked our Fans on Facebook to ask us their burning questions about London. We’ve chosen the best questions and over the next few weeks,...
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London Books: Lost London by Richard Guard

London has layers upon layers of history. Despite nearly two thousand-year of history, most buildings in London are only a few hundred years old, with...
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Regent’s Street Christmas Lights Turned On

This seems to happen earlier and earlier every year, but the beautiful Regent’s Street Christmas lights have been switched on by TeamGB. Check out the pictures below:...
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Gallery: Transport For London Posters Commemorating the Blitz

Here’s a cool series of posters honoring Transport for London workers during the London Blitz. From Retronaut: In 1944, war artist Eric Kennington was asked...
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London Tube Map Based on Food

Here’s a fun new interpretation of the London Tube Map, this time focused on the food best known to be near a particular Tube Station....
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Layover 101 – Things to do on a Layover near London Heathrow Airport

Editor’s Note: Have a long layover in London – here are some ideas for what you can do with your down time at London Heathrow...
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Top spots for a traditional afternoon tea in London

If there’s one tradition that’s quintessentially British, then it’s afternoon tea – think cucumber sandwiches (sans crust naturally), scones covered in jam and clotted cream...
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London Bridges: A Brief Guide to Five of London’s Bridges

The River Thames is one of the world’s most famous rivers so it’s only fair that it’s spanned by amazing bridges. Some are hundreds of...
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Introducing the Chelsea Physic Garden – An Island of Serenity in London

Chelsea Physic Garden is a hidden gem in central London; as Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea bustles outside, the Garden walls hold a calm...
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iPhone App: Fun London Weather App

Have you ever wanted to know what time it was in London right now as well as the weather conditions? Check out this fun free...
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London FAQ’s: How Much To Save for a Trip to London for 2 Weeks?

Dear Anglotopia: I’m a 21 year old from Chicago and I’ve been saving to visit London for a while now. It would be my first...
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Things to do with the Parents in London

Many people living in London have moved to the capital from various places around the UK and the world – and who can blame them?...
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Are shared traffic spaces the way forward for London?

With successive administrators attempting to solve London’s traffic issues – from the building of the M25 to the congestion tax to Boris’ bikes, there have...
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Tube: The London Tube Map as a Circuit Board Radio

It’s said the Tube Map designer Harry Beck was inspired by an electrical diagram to simplify the London Underground map. Now, someone has taken the...
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Air New Zealand Releases Inforgraphic of their 30 Years Flying to London

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Air New Zealand flying the Los Angeles – London Route and to celebrate, they’ve released this fun infographic.
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Vintage East End

The East End has always had a tradition of cheap schmutter – wholesale textile and clothing shops, Petticoat Lane’s stalls, and the flea market of...
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Top 5 Music Venues in London

Over the last few years many iconic London music venues have sadly shut their door. Notable casualties include the Hammersmith Palais and the Astoria. Despite...
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Guest Article: The Best Pubs in Hampstead and Highgate

By Andrea Kirkby Hampstead and Highgate are both set high above the Thames basin – so it’s all uphill from Central London. That’s my excuse...
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London Books: Eat London 2 – All About Food by Peter Prescott & Terence Conran

Despite Britain’s historically poor culinary reputation, London is now a centre of world food and a destination for the foodie. This begs the question, though,...