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5 unusual things to do in London

Bored of wandering around museums and traipsing through the same tourist spots? Seen plenty of quaint pubs and shopped until you dropped? Here are five...
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Video: Stunning Aerial Video of London by Jason Hawkes

Renowned Aerial Photographer Jason Hawkes has just posted a stunning video of shots of London from above – his specialty. Check it out below: London...
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The Tube: Photographer Captures Every Station on the Northern Line

A London based photographer has artfully captured every station on the Northern Line on the London Underground. From his website: Life on the Northern Line is...
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Seeing London from the outside – The Foreign Photographer’s View of London

Tate Britain is to hold an exhibition of classic 20th-century photographs of London, all taken by photographers from overseas. Another London: International Photographers 1930–1980 will...
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Top Family Friendly Activities in London

Thinking of fun and imaginative things to do with the family when they come to visit can be difficult at times. Organising and planning various...
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Moving to London, Part II: Why You Need a Relocation Agent in General…and London Relocation in Particular!

In Part I of this series, I discussed the efforts involved in finding a London job and getting your UK visa. Once that stage is...
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Awesome Picture: London at Night taken from the International Space Station

We came across this picture and had to share it – an astronaut aboard took a picture of the London Metropolitan area as the International...
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Afternoon tea with royal hats – Luxury Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley for the Diamond Jubilee

The 5-star luxury Berkeley hotel in Knightsbridge is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by offering visitors a Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection afternoon tea. The...
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What Happens in 1 Hour in the Life of London?

The folks over at Londonliving.at have put together a fun ingographic that asks the question: What happens in London in 1 hour. Check it out...
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Moving to London Part I: What You Need to Make Your Move Happen

Moving to London is a dream held by many and perhaps a reality achieved by few. Well, maybe that last bit isn’t entirely accurate considering...
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Celebrate St. George’s Day in Trafalgar Square

On Saturday 21 April, from 12noon–6pm, Trafalgar Square will be transformed into a beautiful English garden in this free outdoor family festival celebrating St George’s...
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Top 10 Freebies in London for the Discerning Tourist

By Andrea Kirkby London has many free attractions. But which are the best? That will always be a personal decision, but here is my top...
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Selfridges to Highlight the Best of British this Summer

Selfridges in London, one of Britain’s most famous department stores, is to hold the biggest display of ‘retail theatre’ and in-store events in its 103-year...
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Soar over London at Altitude 360º – New Viewing Gallery

For a limited time visitors can experience the ultimate view over London’s most iconic landmarks – with a gospel brunch to lift the spirits every...
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Celebrate the City of London This June

Over the course of four very special days this summer (21 – 24 June), thousands of people will be given the keys to the City...
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A Special Tea Time for the Diamond Jubilee

This sounds like a lot of fun! Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style this year with an exclusive 1952 Jubilee Tea on the London...
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The Tube: Top 10 Etiquette Tips for the Tourist on the London Underground

We’ve written an article over on the Visit Britain Superblog that features our Top 10 Tips for traveling the Tube Network and maintaining a sense...
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New Olympic exhibition opens at the Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards Parade

The Household Cavalry Museum adds to the capital’s ever-increasing Olympic excitement with an Olympic themed exhibition celebrating the achievements of members of the Household Cavalry...
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Kensington Palace Re-opens To the Public after £12 Million Refurbishment

Kensington Palace, purchased in 1689 by King William III and Queen Mary II, has been refurbishment for its new residents, the Duke and Duchess of...
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All the world at Britain’s biggest flower show at Hampton Court

This July the UK’s largest gardening event will, for the first time, feature A World of Gardens. The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will...
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A month of music and more in the City at the City of London Festival in June

The City of London Festival this summer celebrates its 50th anniversary with the theme City of London – Trading Places with the World and performances...
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The Imperial War Museum Plans to Close in 2013 for 6 Months

The Imperial War Museum in London is planning to overhaul its entire exhibition space in Southwark to coincide with the centenary of the First World...
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The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company is Coming to Leicester Square

The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company – the chain inspired by the film Forest Gump – is going to open it’s first outlet in the UK...
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Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August

Central London’s open-air cinema returns this August with a line-up of classic, cult and contemporary cinema. Film4 Summer Screen takes place in the courtyard at...
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Stunning Pictures of Heathrow Airport Released by Jason Hawkes

Renowned aerial photographer Jason Hawkes has released a series of pictures on his blog showing Heathrow Airport from the air. As a fan of London...
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London 2012 Decorations Around London Unveiled

The decorations that will adorn London from now until the London 2012 games have been unveiled. Check out the gallery below – Click to view...
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Infographic: Oxford Street by the Numbers

Time Out London has put together an informative infographic about London’s premiere shopping street – Oxford Street. Check it out below: Source.
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A world of old books at the London International Antiquarian Book Fair in May

The 55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair will take place in May this year, attracting booksellers from around the world. The 2012 fair will be...
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Video: New concourse at King’s Cross Train Station Unveiled – Beautiful!

In this video, Architect John McAslan explains the challenges his firm faced in redeveloping King’s Cross St Pancras in time for the London 2012 Olympics. The...
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A Norwegian master comes to London – Munch at the Tate Modern

Tate Modern is to hold a major exhibition reassessing the work of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye will look at the...