Did you arrive at Heathrow’s Terminal 1 on Sunday? Then chances are, you were given a proper London welcome by a group of Pearly Kings and Queens, for a traditional cockney knees-up! The Pearlies greeted passengers with the spoons and …
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24 Dec
2009
2009
Silent Night at Dennis Severs’ House
A work Christmas party where no one’s allowed to talk is rather odd, even for the most dysfunctional of offices. And yet, the digital team at VL towers chose to attend Silent Night at Dennis Severs House as part of …
Read more...24 Nov
2009
2009
Victorian Values – Late at the British Library
I’ve got a confession to make, after nearly three years in London, I’d never been to the British Library until last Friday. I picked a good night to initiate myself though, as it was Late at the Library’s Victorian Values …
Read more...14 Sep
2009
2009
Visit London Asks: What’s Your Favourite Period in London’s History?
Last week, we asked for your Only in London recommendations. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the comments! With news announced yesterday that London will be heading back to Victorian times this Christmas with the exciting world premiere of Disney’s …
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