The Crown Jewels have been redisplayed in a beautiful new exhibition at the Tower of London, just in time for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. I had a sneak preview at the Tower of London yesterday, before …
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22 Dec
2011
2011
Win! Day 22: A Year’s Membership for London’s Historic Royal Palaces
Enjoy unlimited access to some of London’s finest buildings with an annual Historic Royal Palaces family membership. As a member, you and your family can visit London’s five Historic Royal Palaces for free, all year round, including The Tower of …
Read more...4 Dec
2011
2011
Fun 1960s London Video: A City of Cockneys and Kings
This is a great document of London’s near-history: an interesting promotional video for a tourist trip to London from the 1960s. Many things have changed, but some things remain the same! Trooping the Colour and Changing the Guard remain must-see …
Read more...27 Oct
2011
2011
Scissor Sisters to Perform at London 2012 River of Music
The Scissor Sisters will perform at the BT River of Music festival in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The two-day celebration on 21 and 22 July 2012 will feature free concerts along the banks of the river …
Read more...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...25 Jul
2011
2011
Player Draw for World Badminton Championships Announced
The countdown is on to the YONEX BWF World Badminton Championships at Wembley Arena next month as the results of the player draw for the tournament were announced this morning. Gail Emms, former Olympic silver medallist, celebrated at the Tower …
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...25 Jun
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: The Tower of London and The City
A familiar landscape from a different angle, David Bank shared this photo of the Tower of London with The City in the background with the Visit London Flickr group. Have you been taking advantage of the light summer evenings to …
Read more...29 Apr
2011
2011
An Evening Tour of the Tower of London
After working opposite the Tower of London for several years, I finally made the trip across the river to one of London’s most iconic venues for an evening tour. Before visiting, I hadn’t realised just how important the Tower was …
Read more...29 Nov
2010
2010
Cut it, Fold it: Build it with Paper at the V&A Museum of Childhood
It’s the Tower of London, but not as you know it! This one is made from paper and on display at the V&A Museum of Childhood as part of their Cut it, Fold it: Build it with Paper exhibition. If …
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