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Intrigue: James Ensor by Luc Tuymans Exhibition at Royal Academy of Arts
The theatrical, the satirical and the macabre come together in arresting fashion in the art of James Ensor exhibition at […]
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10 Facts About Top Ranked Oxford University
Oxford University is a favourite on a day trip from London often on the way to Stratford-upon-Avon or Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. A stop at Oxford would normally include a walking tour and a visit to one of the Colleges such as Brasenose or Christchurch. Some people, however, might prefer to spend the whole day there visiting more than one college and seeing the place of learning which was home to such famous writers as Lewis Carroll, J.R. R. Tolkein and C.S. Lewis, all of whom taught at Oxford University. Below are 10 facts about Oxford University which was recently ranked at the best in the world.
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Top 10 Facts About The Beatles In London
The Beatles are the best-selling band in history and – with 17 No1s – hold the record for the group with the most No1 singles in UK chart history. The Fab Four shot to fame in 1963, the year they left their native Liverpool in the north of England for the nation’s capital London, which was to play a major part in the band’s career over the following seven years until their break-up in 1970. Below are 10 facts about the Beatles in London, facts that can be brought vividly to life through a London Beatles Tour with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
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10 Top Things That May Surprise You About Harry Potter’s London
London has lots of links to Harry Potter whether it be the numerous locations used for the films or the links to the folklore behind the stories. Blue Badge Tourist Guides regularly lead Harry Potter tours around London and as a teaser here are the 10 top things linking London to Harry Potter.
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Top 10 Facts About Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world. It is located about an hour from central London and visitors can see the sumptuous State apartments, the spectacular display of heraldry in St George’s Chapel and even take a peek at the Royal residential apartments.
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Bank of England Launches New Plastic £5 Notes
The new banknotes released on Tuesday 13 September represent a break from the Bank of England’s current paper notes, they […]
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Judges Service at Westminster Abbey Begins the UK Legal Year
A custom that harks back to the Middle Ages caused a stir outside Westminster Abbey on the morning of 3 […]
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London is the Place to be for University Students
According to the Times Higher Education 2016 university rankings, 15 of the top 78 British universities are in London including […]
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Visiting The Jewish Museum London
Discover the story of United Kingdom Jewish history, identity, and culture from 1066 to the present day at the Jewish […]
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Portrait of the Artist Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery
The first exhibition to focus on images of artists from within the Royal Collection, Portrait of the Artist not only […]
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London Wins 2 Tourism Awards from Condé Nast Traveller
London has won two prestigious accolades at the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2016. The capital came out […]
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The London Blue Badge Tourist Guide Who Sailed The World
When fellow Blue Badge Tourist Guide Brian Harlock told me he was signing up to sail around the world I thought, hmm, nice. I imagined a luxury yacht, lazing around in the sunshine on calm waters, comfortable cabins and hot water (and of course a decent stock of chilled wine!). A few days before he set off on his adventure I visited him on board his boat Mission Performance and realised this trip was going to be anything but luxurious and felt an impending sense of fear and trepidation.
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