Back in 2002, The Queen celebrated her Golden Jubilee. Take a look back at what the celebrations involved ahead of this year’s Diamond Jubilee extravaganza. Want to know more about the exciting events planned for celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? …
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20 Jan
2012
2012
Kenya in London: Sample Kenyan Cooking at Safari Club in North Finchley
Next up in our World in London challenge: Kenya. After a lot of research, I found this restaurant in North Finchley, which offers Kenyan-Indian cusine. Raj Patel, 46, is Indian, born in Kenya. When he moved to London, he was inspired to open a restaurant …
Read more...19 Jan
2012
2012
Thursday Theatre News: Utopia, Jesus Christ Superstar, Tricycle and Samantha Spiro
Have you had enough of all the talk about austerity and dystopia? Then the Soho Theatre’s new season, entitled Utopia, will hopefully provide you with something a bit less gloomy to look forward to. The theatre has announced a new …
Read more...19 Jan
2012
2012
Libya in London: Fatimid Dinar Coins in the British Museum
We’ve highlighted the “riches” on display in the British Museum’s Money Room before in our World in London challenge, when searching for a trace of Liberia in London. Now, we return to the British Museum’s incredible hoard, to look at …
Read more...19 Jan
2012
2012
In Pictures: World Record Hug at St Pancras International
Seven pairs of huggers gathered at St Pancras International station this morning to attempt to break the record for the world’s longest hug. The current record stands at 24 hours and 33 minutes. Among them were Mayella Reynolds, founder of …
Read more...16 Jan
2012
2012
Mali in London: Abdoulaye Konaté at Rivington Place
Have you walked past this window display at Rivington Place in East London? It was designed by Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté. The 7 metre-wide (23 ft) textile was created especially for the window at Rivington Place. It was inspired by the …
Read more...15 Jan
2012
2012
Video: Debby Ryan in London
Here’s a fun video from US TV star Debby Ryan, who’s been visiting London ahead of the UK premiere of her new show, Jessie.
Read more...14 Jan
2012
2012
A Tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground
Late last year, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground, one of the most historic sporting sites in the whole of London. We started the tour in the museum, a fantastic two-floor space full …
Read more...14 Jan
2012
2012
London Photo of the Week: Green Parakeet in Wapping Gardens
We love this photo by Vickie Flores of a green parakeet eating red berries in Wapping Gardens. London is home to over 300 species of birds. If you’re interested in wildlife, why not visit one of London’s nature reserves. Don’t …
Read more...13 Jan
2012
2012
Next Thursday: World Record Hug at St Pancras International
Next week we’ll be attempting to break the world record for the world’s longest hug! Our huggers will be embracing for more than 24 hours at St Pancras International station, in front of The Meeting Place statue. The hunt’s now on for people …
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