Andrea Kennard shared this stunning photo of Enfield Lock with our Visit London Flickr group. If you’ve taken gorgeous photos of London, add them to the group and we could be featuring your photo next week!
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Archive for January 2011
21 Jan
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The Painter at the New Arcola Theatre in Dalston
Hidden away behind Dalston High Street is the new home of the Arcola Theatre, a converted paint factory that Turner and Constable probably frequented at the start of the 19th century. Conveniently close to two train stations, the Arcola is …
Read more...21 Jan
2011
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Video of the Week: Southbank Centre Celebrates the Festival of Britain
This week’s video comes from the Southbank Centre, and is a tantalizing glimpse at what’s coming up for the venue this summer. The Southbank Centre is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain with a four-month festival of …
Read more...20 Jan
2011
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Thursday Theatre News: Jude Law, Niamh Cusack, Les Dennis and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre’s Future Plans
Michael Grandage is clearly hoping to leave his post as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse with a bang. For his final season, he’s secured Jude Law and Ruth Wilson to star in Eugene O’Neill’s play Anna Christie this summer. …
Read more...19 Jan
2011
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GSK Contemporary – Aware: Art Fashion Identity
Aware: Art Fashion Identity exhibition at GSK Contemporary explores how our identities are tied up with the clothes we wear. The exhibition included work by well known artists and designers including Grayson Perry, Maison Martin Margiela, Yoko Ono, Hussein Chalayan, …
Read more...19 Jan
2011
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Stylish New Restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts
A new restaurant opens today at the Royal Academy of Arts, run by restaurateur Oliver Peyton with décor by designer Tom Dixon. The Royal Academy refreshment rooms, which first opened in 1885, have been given a stylish makeover. The interior is …
Read more...19 Jan
2011
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Horse Guards Parade Confirmed for Olympic Volleyball
The London 2012 beach volleyball competition, planned for Horse Guards Parade, has received the go-ahead from Westminster City Council. A temporary stadium, holding 15,000 spectators, will be built in Horse Guards Parade from mid-June 2012. Horse Guards is famous for …
Read more...19 Jan
2011
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Julius Caesar at The Roundhouse
Royal Shakespeare Company’s new production of Julius Caesar is directed by Lucy Bailey. It’s an explosive rendition of The Bard’s tale of politics and passion. Full-on violence is introduced from the start – Romulus and Remus are engaged in an …
Read more...18 Jan
2011
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London Restaurants Celebrate New Michelin Stars
London restaurants are celebrating today after being awarded Michelin stars in the 2011 Michelin Guide. French chef Hélène Darroze at The Connaught was awarded two Michelin stars, while the following all obtained one of the coveted stars: Kitchen W8 Petersham …
Read more...18 Jan
2011
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Myanmar in London: Burmese Buddhist Monasteries, Museums and Mum’s House
Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/toastyoneuk For our Myanmar [Burma] in London post we asked Htein Lin, a Burmese artist who was part of last year’s last year’s Burmese Art Festival, to write this roundup of where to find Burmese people, culture and food …
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