Stars of the Disney Channel’s new movie Lemonade Mouth took a vintage bus tour of London this week while they were in the capital promoting the film. Look out for some of London’s most iconic sights whizzing by on the teens’ open top bus tour.
Archive for August 2011
27 Aug
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: A tall ship in the Pool of London
The sailors hanging on to the rigging at the top of this tall ship have an excellent view of London, although not quite as high as the viewing platform of The Monument in the background. The ship, photographed by Baynes …
Read more...26 Aug
2011
2011
Paralympic Games Ticket Prices and Event Schedule Released
The schedule and ticket prices for the London 2012 Paralympic Games were released today, with tickets starting from just £10 (or £5 for concessions). With events ranging from Paralympic Track Cycling to Wheelchair Rugby, the Paralympic Games will welcome the world’s best …
Read more...26 Aug
2011
2011
Nicaragua in London: Flor de Cana Rum at Sugar Cane Bar
If you’re a rum connoisseur head to Sugar Cane bar in Clapham Junction, which serves several varieties of Nicaraguan rum Flor de Caña. The multi award-winning Flor de Caña is touted as one of the best rums in the world. …
Read more...25 Aug
2011
2011
South Pacific at the Barbican in London
Escape the wet summer in London by watching the sunny musical South Pacific at the Barbican. This production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical has already been a hit on Broadway and winner of several Tony Awards including one for Paulo …
Read more...25 Aug
2011
2011
In Pictures: Colombian Navy Ship ARC Gloria in London
Two days ago, the spectacular Colombian navy flagship ARC Gloria arrived in London as part of her goodwill world tour. Some of London’s Colombian community were there to see the ship arrive. ARC Gloria is moored in South Dock near Canary …
Read more...24 Aug
2011
2011
Sudan in London: The Sudan Women’s Association in London
The Sudan Women’s Association was established in 1991, when the war in Sudan drove many women to flee their country and look for refuge in the UK. It is run by a group of Sudanese women living in the Camden area. It was …
Read more...22 Aug
2011
2011
The Candlelit Matinee at The Apple Cart
Artist Sarah Bridgland sent us this report from The Apple Cart Festival. A couple of Sundays ago, I led a workshop at The Apple Cart, a new festival in leafy Victoria Park. Blending music and comedy with interactive art, cabaret and …
Read more...20 Aug
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Wembley Stadium and Bobby Moore
This week’s photo by cassijones features the statue of football legend Bobby Moore outside Wembley Stadium. Bobby was captain of the England team who won the 1966 World Cup. If you’re a football fan and you dream of walking through …
Read more...19 Aug
2011
2011
Summer Holiday Activities for Kids in London: Part II
Looking for more ways to entertain your kids in London this summer? Following from our previous blog post, here are a few ideas: If you want to introduce your kids to art, check out The Sunday Spot at South London …
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