The London 2012 football kits for 10 Puma-partnered African countries were unveiled at the Design Museum earlier this year. It was the perfect opportunity for us to look at the exhibition for our World in London blog project. Cameroonian artist …
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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...15 Aug
2011
2011
Your Chance to Perform at Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies
If you’ve always dreamt of being on stage, here’s your chance to perform at the greatest show on earth, in front of a global audience of up to one billion people! The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic …
Read more...11 Aug
2011
2011
Watch a Free Marathon Swimming Test Event in Hyde Park this Weekend
Fancy watching a free Olympic Test Event this weekend? The London 10km Marathon Swimming International takes place in the Serpentine in Hyde Park, and is free to watch. This swimming event is part of the London Prepares series, the official …
Read more...28 Jul
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: 2012, Thandie Newton, Karen Gillan and David Suchet
This week seems to have been dominated by news of London 2012. And London’s theatreland has been getting in on the action too. More than 20 shows have released tickets for the Olympic period, to ensure audiences can book theatre …
Read more...21 Jul
2011
2011
London Visitor Charter Promises Fair Prices During the 2012 Games
Good news if you’re planning to visit London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: some of the capital’s biggest attractions have signed up to a new charter promising fair pricing during 2012. The London Eye, Tower of London, The O2, …
Read more...18 May
2011
2011
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route Announced
The London 2012 Olympic Flame will travel through six London boroughs next year before reaching the Olympic Stadium. The Torch Relay will visit: Waltham Forest (21 July) Bexley (22 July) Wandsworth (23 July) Ealing (24 July) Haringey (25 July) Westminster (26 …
Read more...4 May
2011
2011
Wayne McGregor Unveils Plans for Big Dance 2012
Wayne McGregor today announced plans for Big Dance 2012. The world’s largest dance festival will take place over nine days from 7 to 15 July next year. The Royal Ballet Choreographer and Artistic Director will lead a mass participation dance in …
Read more...1 Jan
2011
2011
Happy New Year! Visit London asks: What’s Your New Year’s Resolution for 2011?
Visit London would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2011! Here’s five ideas for new year’s resolutions from us: Get fit by taking advantage of the huge range of London sports on offer (or just practice your …
Read more...10 Dec
2010
2010
Lee Valley White Water Centre Unveiled
Fancy trying out an Olympic sports venue before London 2012? Lee Valley White Water Centre, which will host the canoe slalom events in 2012, is the only Olympic venue that will be open for public use before the games. The centre was …
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