London
Arts and culture, food and secret places in London: hidden chapels, historic houses, quirky museums and bookshop cafés, by Scarlett Roitman, the Diary of a Londoness.
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10 Children’s Books Set in London
Ten children’s books set in London, for young readers who love Paddington, Mary Poppins and a good London adventure.
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Grange Park Opera: A Guide to West Horsley Place, Surrey
What to expect at Grange Park Opera at West Horsley Place in Surrey: a woodland glade, a Theatre in the Woods, picnics and champagne.
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London’s best tour guides: private and public guided tours
A guide to London’s best tour guides for private and public walking tours, from Harry Potter to the Tower of London.
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The lost dress of Elizabeth I at Hampton Court Palace
The Bacton Altar Cloth, a rare survivor of Elizabeth I’s wardrobe, has come to Hampton Court Palace. Here is its story.
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Queen Victoria Portraits you must see in London
Discover the Queen Victoria portraits to see in London, including paintings of a young Victoria who was livelier than her dowdy image.
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Richard Doyly Carte London: Famous Londoners
Meet Richard D’Oyly Carte, the Victorian impresario behind the Savoy Theatre, the Savoy Hotel and the Palace Theatre.
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Royal Museums Greenwich: A Day Out
Plan a day out at Royal Museums Greenwich: the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the Queen’s House and the National Maritime Museum.
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A A Milne London: Famous Londoners
A. A. Milne was born and bred in London and spent his most creative years in Chelsea. Discover the man behind Winnie-the-Pooh.
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Ten Percent Filming Locations: Where Was It Filmed in London?
Where was Ten Percent filmed? A guide to the London locations in the British remake of Call My Agent.
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Thames Rockets: London’s Fastest Speedboat Trip
A review of Thames Rockets, London’s fastest speedboat tour, with a James Bond flavour and a helping of adrenaline.
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Covent Garden in One Day: A Walking Guide
How to do Covent Garden in one day, from its royal history to its immersive present: London’s living theatre.
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Bankside London: 15 Reasons to Visit
Once a pleasure zone of Tudor theatres, bear-baiting and brothels, Bankside is now one of London’s best riverside spots. Here are 15 reasons to…