Last week, Tate Britain re-opened its Clore Galleries following a major re-hang of its Romantics collection. We couldn’t think of a better showcase for Great Britain in our World In London series than this stunning collection, featuring more than 170 paintings exploring …
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19 Aug
2010
2010
Thursday Theatre News: Mackenzie Crook, Ralf Little, Chris Fountain and Matt Willis
This week’s theatre news is all about cast announcements. Firstly, former Busted star Matt Willis will be wielding a welding torch in Flashdance next month, alongside West End regular Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. The kitsch 80s musical, which is choreographed by Arlene Phillips, …
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2010
2010
Visit London Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Shortlisted Artwork for the Fourth Plinth?
This morning, six proposals for the next Fourth Plinth commission were unveiled at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square. The artists are Allora & Calzadilla; Elmgreen & Dragset; Katharina Fritsch; Brian Griffiths; Hew Locke; and Mariele Neudecker. The decision will …
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2010
2010
Back The Bid 2018: Wear Your Shirt To Work Day – 24 August 2010
Get out and show your support for England’s 2018 World Cup bid by wearing your football shirt to work next Tuesday 24 August. Wear Your Shirt To Work Day will be celebrated all over the country and is supported by …
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2010
2010
The Savoy Hotel: Bars, Restaurants, Afternoon Tea and the Ballroom
Did you know that The Savoy hotel has nearly 200 chandeliers? The Savoy re-opens in less than two months and yesterday I put on my best frock hard hat and work boots and had a peek at some of the …
Read more...18 Aug
2010
2010
An Adventure Into The Woods at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Into the Woods is perfectly at home in the beautiful surrounds of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The musical is a hodgepodge of fairytales seen through the eyes and ears of a young boy who has run away from home. …
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2010
2010
Visit London Blog Giveaway: Win A Night at Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes
If you’re missing the recent BBC Sherlock Holmes series, enter our giveaway to win a Sherlock Holmes-themed stay in London. You could win one night’s accommodation at the Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes for two people, plus do a bit of …
Read more...17 Aug
2010
2010
Denmark in London: Madsen Restaurant
In the traditionally French area of South Kensington you can find a little taste of Denmark at Scandinavian restaurant Madsen. I went along to investigate for our World in London challenge. After I’d admired the typically Scandinavian interior (think pale …
Read more...16 Aug
2010
2010
Dinner and Drinks at Dover Street Restaurant and Bar
For lovers of fabulous drinks, food and live music, there is a wonderful place in the heart of Mayfair where you will be treated to delicious cocktails and jazz musicians on any night of the week – Dover Street Restaurant and …
Read more...13 Aug
2010
2010
Summer Holiday Ideas for Families in London
I’m in the process of getting not my but my daughters’ social diaries up to scratch for the “wonderful” six to seven week school summer holiday. So far, we’ve done a little swimming and are going to see both Shrek …
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