After three years of scaffolding, grit blasting and painting, this month London’s Tower Bridge was declared completely restored. In early April, polyethylene wraps were removed to unveil the London icon in its full glory. This type of major restoration only …
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22 Apr
2011
2011
Video of the Week: Happy St George’s Day from Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London
It’s a packed weekend: along with it being Easter Saturday tomorrow, it’s also St George’s Day AND Shakespeare’s birthday. Here’s a quick video of the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson wishing you a happy St George’s Day and inviting you down to …
Read more...21 Apr
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Clybourne Park wins Pulitzer, London Casting News and Lend Me A Tenor
First up this week, congratulations to Clybourne Park, which has won another award! As well as winning Best New Play at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, the Critics Circle Theatre Awards, the South Bank Sky Arts Theatre Award and the …
Read more...21 Apr
2011
2011
In The Navy: HMS Belfast’s Interactive Operations Room
HMS Belfast is now even more interactive with the opening up of its operations room. If climbing ladders, witnessing gruesome surgery and smelling what’s cooking in the ship’s kitchen weren’t exciting enough, you can now take control of the ship …
Read more...21 Apr
2011
2011
Free Tickets for Williams and Catherines at the tkts Booth Next Friday
Are you called William or Catherine? Do you fancy a free trip to the theatre? Then head down to the tkts booth on Leicester Square early on the morning of the big day (Friday 29 April): if you’re among the …
Read more...20 Apr
2011
2011
Fiji in London: Easter Fijian Fun at Sea Life London Aquarium
Colourful corals, tropical fish and giant clams all feature in a new Fiji display at the Sea Life London Aquarium. To celebrate the launch, there’s a host of family-friendly events over the Easter holidays, including an Easter trail, face painting, …
Read more...2 Apr
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Buckingham Palace
This ariel photo of Buckingham Palace by Intrepide98 is making us even more excited about the Royal Wedding! After the ceremony, the grand procession ends at Buckingham Palace. If you’re staying in London for the wedding, check out our Royal …
Read more...1 Apr
2011
2011
Video of the Week: The Royal Mews Prepares for the Royal Wedding
With just one month to go before Kate and Will’s big day, we thought we’d share this fantastic video of the Royal Mews staff making their preparations for the Royal Wedding. I think you’ll agree, it makes fascinating viewing to find …
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