We’ve seen all kinds of things in the park near our offices (sheep, cricketers, blow-up tents, a cycling mayor), but this particular Potter’s Field stunt on Monday had us intrigued.
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9 Jan
2013
2013
What Else Happened in 1863, The Year The Tube Opened?
The year 1863 began with the opening of the world’s first underground railway – London’s Tube – on 9 January, 150 years ago today! Further significant events from 1863 include: JANUARY: In railway-related news, construction began in Sacramento, California, of …
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28 Dec
2012
2012
2012 Team Highlights
What a year it’s been for London. As well as hosting the biggest sporting event in the world the city has celebrated the Queen’s 60th year on the throne, marked Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday, re-opened the world’s last remaining tea …
Read more...25 Dec
2012
2012
Merry Christmas from Visitlondon.com
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from everyone at visitlondon.com! If you’re looking for things to do today, read our Things to do in London on Christmas Day blog. And don’t forget the weekend, here’s What’s On 28-30 December …
Read more...22 Dec
2012
2012
Regent Street’s Christmas Lights
It’s the final shopping weekend before Christmas in London, so we thought we’d share this video by Russell Crombie of Regent Street’s lights to give a taste of what you might see if you hit the West End shops today. Have …
Read more...14 Dec
2012
2012
London Video of the Week: Great Hall Christmas Time-Lapse from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Here’s a nice festive video for the end of your week: the decorations going up in the Great Hall in the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. I hope you enjoy this little slice of fairy-tale London Christmas as much as I did.
Read more...7 Dec
2012
2012
London Video of the Week: A Perfect Winter’s Day in London
Here’s a lovely video from British Airways, showing two of their cabin crew, Mark and Lucy, enjoying a perfect day in London.
Read more...6 Dec
2012
2012
London’s Best Christmas Trees
Ahead of the lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree tonight, we take a look at the some of the best Christmas Trees in town, ranging from the traditional to the quirky.
Read more...5 Dec
2012
2012
London Shopping News: Cambridge Satchel Company; Zaeem Jamal; Jewellery at Harvey Nicks; and Butlers on Sloane Street
Two new shops launch for Christmas, with promises of further London Fashion Week fun; plus there’s a jewellery showcase in Harvey Nichols, and don’t miss the helpful Christmas butlers on Sloane Street…
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