Today, Claridge’s revealed its 2010 designer Christmas tree by John Galliano for Dior. The spectacular tree, located in the hotel’s Art Deco lobby, has an “under the sea” theme and features swirly silver leaves, sea horses and jellyfish. This is John …
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25 Nov
2010
2010
The Rocky Horror Show at Richmond Theatre
The Rocky Horror Show is an enduring cult classic, something of which I was unaware until my experience a few nights ago at Richmond Theatre. This darling little venue, located on Richmond Green, always has an assorted menu of shows …
Read more...24 Nov
2010
2010
Bases for Germany and France for London 2012 Announced
Germany and France have both sorted out their hospitality bases for the 2012 Games, insidethegames.biz reported today. Museum of London Docklands, a listed Georgian warehouse on the Isle of Dogs, will host the German Olympic Sports Federation. The French Olympic …
Read more...23 Nov
2010
2010
Ice Skating at the Tower of London
“What a great view,” my ice skating buddy said on Friday night at the launch of the Tower of London ice-skating rink. We had just enjoyed a winter warmer (for Dutch courage) and a mince pie, had popped on our …
Read more...23 Nov
2010
2010
Chile in London: Hidden Reminders of Chile in London
Chilean blogger Maria Jose Ovalle, writer of mummysbusyworld.blogspot.com (@verybusymama on twitter) tells us about her hidden reminders of Chile in London for our World in London project Being homesick is a feeling like no other. A strange feeling of unpleasantness …
Read more...23 Nov
2010
2010
Kate and Wills To Marry on 29 April in Westminster Abbey
It’s official! Kate Middleton and Prince William are going to be married on 29 April in Westminster Abbey. And Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that the occasion will be marked with a public holiday. Westminster Abbey is the same place …
Read more...23 Nov
2010
2010
In Pictures: New Aerial Photos of the London 2012 Olympic Park
Earlier in the month, London 2012 released a new batch of aerial photos of the Olympic Park. Click on the thumbnails above to see our pick of the best ones, including great views of The Olympic Stadium, which is now structurally complete …
Read more...22 Nov
2010
2010
Visit London to Reveal Exclusive Titanic Footage
This Wednesday, we’ll be premiering exclusive video footage of the latest underwater expedition to the Titanic wreck. The new video will be revealed at www.visitlondon.com/titanic on Wednesday evening (24 November 2010). Check back then and be among the first to see the amazing footage!
Read more...22 Nov
2010
2010
Camden Christmas Lights Switch-On
Dubstep star Katy B switched on Camden Town’s Christmas lights yesterday, alongside Camden’s Mayor, Councillor Jonathan Simpson. Camden High Road was closed for the first time during the day for a Christmas street party where Katy B performed her appropriately-titled …
Read more...20 Nov
2010
2010
London Photo of the Week: Abbey Road
Have you been to Abbey Road with your friends to recreate the famous Beatles Abbey Road album cover? Ktominac has and shared the photo with the Visit London Flickr group. If you’ve photographed something interesting in London, perhaps Her Majesty …
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