Have you been to the City of London Festival yet? If not, you’ve got until 16 July to go along and find out about the City’s cultural offering. This video of last year’s festival highlights, which included dancing, bee-keeping and …
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7 Jul
2011
2011
Glamour of the Gods at National Portrait Gallery
I’ve been eagerly waiting for Glamour of the Gods to open at the National Portrait Gallery since I first heard about it. I went along for a preview and was not disappointed. This exquisite collection of over 70 portraits celebrates the …
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2011
2011
Win Tickets to See Elton John Live
Enter our competition to win tickets to see megastar Elton John live at Magic Summer Live. You and a friend can enjoy a perfect summer afternoon at Hatfield House, experiencing live music in beautiful surroundings. As well as Elton John, …
Read more...4 Jul
2011
2011
The Beggar’s Opera at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Written in 1728, John Gay’s satirical drama, The Beggar’s Opera was the first known ballad opera, poking fun at the very popular extravagant Italian opera of the time. It is a silly story, but one filled with vivid characters and …
Read more...2 Jul
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: The Garden House at Osterley Park
Laura Nolte shared this photo of the Garden House at Osterley Park near Twickenham. Osterley Park belongs to the National Trust, and the Garden House sits in the pleasure gardens of Osterley House, a tudor home built in 1576 and …
Read more...1 Jul
2011
2011
Video of the Week: Archive Footage of Wimbledon
It’s the most exciting weekend of the year for tennis fans in London as the Wimbledon finals take place. We love this archive footage, from British Pathe, of Wimbledon finals since 1910. There’s lots to spot in this film including …
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2011
2011
North Korea in London: La Galleria, Pall Mall
There aren’t many North Koreans living in London and it’s difficult to find much of a trace of the country in the capital. But a trip to La Galleria in Pall Mall will allow you a rare insight into this …
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