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15 February 1894 – first international terrorist attack at Greenwich Park
When we think of Greenwich Observatory most of us think of GMT. Some of us think of John Harrison’s wonderful clocks, others of the glorious Wren architecture and the heart-stopping views. But do any of us think of intense Anglo-French rivalry and… Read More
When looking for inspiration on where to go and what to do in London, one is faced with many options, one of these being Facebook. Not only does it give you an overview of the venue, it can give you offers, updates and information on… Read More
World Stages London launches in May with eight of the capitals’ finest producing venues hosting twelve UK and international co-producers in an unprecedented collaboration of theatre with each of the shows drawing on the history and experience of one the city’s cross… Read More
Inspiring spaces: A Room for London
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in the centre of London, with a view of the Thames and the City of London, and with Southbank on your doorstep? Some very lucky people will be experiencing just that this year. 2012… Read More
The latest figures revealed by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) are testament to the popularity of the UK’s museums and galleries. Of the organisation’s top 10 visited attractions in 2010, eight of them were museums and galleries. The likes of the… Read More
Roman Amphitheatre at the Guildhall Art Gallery Underground art culture is such that it can go on under the radar for years before being discovered by the masses. In 1988, the Guildhall Art Gallery, home to the City of London’s art collection, unearthed a… Read More
Discover the hidden gems of Borough Market
Borough Market, situated on the south side of London Bridge and nestling beneath railway arches next to the imposing Southwark Cathedral has been in existence in one form or another in the area for over 1000 years. The food market has seen a healthy resurgence… Read More
Strange and Unusual: Interview with London Peculiar’s Julia Forte
London Peculiar’s Julia Forte has hunted far and wide for London’s most interesting, original and curious paraphernalia. For sale via her website and from her framing workshop in Soho, are original historical prints, maps, posters, design icons, books and curios- all… Read More
London Unfurled: Illustrator, author and architect Matteo Pericoli talks to London Calling
London Calling talked to Matteo Pericoli about his intensive 20-mile journey along the river, from Hammersmith Bridge to the Millennium Dome and back again to create two 37-foot-long pen-and-ink drawings depicting the city’s north and south banks, a dozen boroughs, nineteen bridges and… Read More
Top Five Free Christmas Activities
In the days leading up to Christmas Day, our minds present us with fanciful ideas of the festivities to come. The notion of consuming more mince pies than decent in civilized society becomes a cheeky challenge; the mulled wine, the hot chocolate, the absence of… Read More
