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Stonehenge is a pre-historic henge and national landmark on the Wiltshire plain. It is a stone circle of standing stones, with some stones placed horizontally across the top of vertical stones. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. Gathering clouds over the site.

Top 10 Things to See at UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge

There are thousands of World Heritage Sites recognised and listed by UNESCO, but there are very few as intriguing, enigmatic and awe-inspiring as Stonehenge. Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world, the best-known prehistoric monument in Britain if not in Europe. A stone circle, built almost 5,000 years ago, it still inspires with its size and construction methods. Visitors have to travel to Wiltshire to experience it but it is a journey well worth doing.

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London: The Sherlock Holmes Pub at221B Baker Street. Photo Credit: ©Glyn Jones.

10 Things That May Surprise You About Sherlock Holmes

No fictional character has been portrayed more often on stage and screen than Sherlock Holmes. Fans flock from all over the world to see the locations where he lived, worked and brought justice to Victorian London. The BBC’s Sherlock series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman has only increased his popularity.

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Royal Academy of Arts: Grant Wood, American Gothic, 1930. Photo Credit: © The Art Institute of Chicago/Friends of American Art Collection.

America After the Fall: Painting in the 1930s Exhibition at Royal Academy of Arts

The art of 1930s America tells the story of a nation in flux. Artists responded to rapid social change and economic anxiety with some of the 20th century’s most powerful art – brought Grant Wood, American Gothic, 1930 together now in this once-in-a-generation show. 45 truly iconic works paint an electrifying portrait of this transformative period.

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Royal Academy of Arts: Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev, Bolshevik, 1920. Photo Credit: © State Tretyakov Gallery.

Revolution: Russian Art 1917-1932 Exhibition at Royal Academy of Arts

One hundred years on from the Russian Revolution, this powerful exhibition explores one of the most momentous periods in modern world history through the lens of its groundbreaking art. Renowned artists including Kandinsky, Malevich, Chagall and Rodchenko were among those to live through the fateful events of 1917, which ended centuries of Tsarist rule and shook Russian society to its foundations.

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London Rock N Roll - Hard Rock Cafe. Photo Credit: ©Nigel Rundstrom.

Top 10 Facts About London Rock “N” Roll

London is one of the world’s leading cites for a number of reasons and one of them is the diversity of musical talent that has lived, worked and played in the city. Our London Rock “N” Roll Tour takes you to some of these key locations and your knowledgeable Blue Badge Tourist Guide will relate some of the larger than life antics that occurred in this musical city.

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British Library: Harry Potter A History of Magic exhibition. Photo Credit: © Tony Antoniou via British Library.

11 Major Museum Exhibitions in London for 2017

Contributing to London as a cultural mecca are 200+ museums, many of which can be explored with a knowledgeable Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Each has permanent collections as well as major exhibitions to help draw in visitors. Highlighted below are 11 major museum exhibitions happening in London during the 2017 calendar year.

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Canary Wharf aerial shot at night. Photo Credit: © London & Partners.

Top 10 Facts about London’s Canary Wharf and Docklands

The Port of London has changed beyond all recognition in the past four decades. Once the docks teemed with men and ships from all over the world, now all is transformed and a new and vibrant area has grown up with commerce, stylish housing, fashionable shops and restaurants. Here are my Top Ten Facts about London’s Docklands.

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Hampton Court Palace - King William III's Privy Garden. The South Front shows off the Baroque style, designed by Christopher Wren, which replaced an earlier Tudor building erected for Henry V111.

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court is a magnificent palace, standing on the banks of the river Thames, just a short drive from London. It has everything. The palace is a harmonious blend of Tudor and Neo-Classical architecture set in glorious gardens. And there is history, lots of it, from Cardinal Wolsey and Henry VIII to William and Mary. Its rooms are packed with splendid paintings. There is something for everyone, kids included and here are 10 of my favourite reasons to visit Hampton Court Palace.

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Christmas at Kew 2016. Photo Credit: ©RBG Kew.

Christmas at Kew 2016: As Twilight Falls, The Magic Begins

Now in its fourth year, the new 2016 winter trail is inspired by the gardens themselves, as the trees, temples and glasshouses of Kew are playfully lit and all aglow. Enter between two giant Christmas trees festooned with ribbon and wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour. Follow the path between a carpet of light gently swaying like blossom and stop for a moment of reflection at the scented Fire Garden inspired by Five Gold Rings from The Twelve Days of Christmas.

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London Lego Store - London Underground Carriage. Photo Credit: ©Ursula Petula Barzey.

World’s Largest Lego Store Opens in London

The world’s largest Lego store opened on 17th November in Leicester Square. The London flagship has been two years in development and features a life-size tube carriage made out of 637,903 Lego bricks. In total the creations on display are made from 1.7 million bricks and together weigh five tonnes.

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Dippy the Diplodocus at Natural History Museum. Photo Credit: © Natural History Museum.

Natural History Museum Diplodocus Going On Tour

Dorset County Museum will be the first place to host Dippy the Diplodocus when it temporarily moves out of its […]

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Ava Gardner Blue Plaque. Photo Credit: ©English Heritage.

Ava Gardner Honoured With Blue Plaque On Her London Home

Ava Gardner has been honoured with a Blue Plaque on her London home at 34 Ennismore Gardens, where she lived […]

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