Major expansion at two London museums
The long-awaited refurbishment of two of London’s most prestigious museums, the Jewish Museum in Camden and the Museum of London at the Barbican, has put them top of visitors’ what-to-see list this spring.
The Jewish...
Sanderson: 150 Years of English Decoration
One of the world's most pioneering fabric and furnishing companies – a quintessentially English company - is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Head to Bermondsey for an exhibition on Sanderson.
One of the world's...
Knightsbridge and Belgravia – London Insider’s Guide
"Guests want three things: a big smile at the door, comfy beds and fluffy towels," says Kate Levin of The Capital and Levin Hotels in London's Knightsbridge. And an award-winning restaurant can be quite...
One Lombard Street: Eat, drink and be merry in the City
ONE LOMBARD STREET restaurant in the City of London, with its Michelin star and dramatic former banking hall interior, tickles our editor's tastebuds with its Festive Season menu.
Much as I adore the traditional...
Sir Richard Branson joins with RAF Museum London to honour Battle of Britain hero
IN THE YEAR of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Sir Richard Branson narrates the podcast on Battle of Britain ace Douglas Bader, on the centenary of the pilot's birthday.
ON THE 70TH...
The Duchess of Cornwall goes back to school
THE DUCHESS of Cornwall was greeted by flagwaving when she visited Westonbirt's new school for its official opening. She also toured the gardens which are being restored by the Holford Trust.
THE WESTONBIRT ESTATE...
Take a trip to Derby, me old China
Get a handle on the many looks of Crown Derby at the exhibition in the city of Derby, until 30 March 2010
The City of Derby will be showing-off its association with the Spanish surrealist...
Christmas Time-Travelling at the Geffrye Museum
DISCOVER HOW Christmas was celebrated in the English home over the centuries from 1600 to the present day at the Geffrye Museum.
Christmas in 1935, photo by Steve Speller
A NOSTALGIC exhibition called Christmas Past, running...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrates the 10th birthday of Victorian Festival of Christmas
For its 10th birthday, the Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is planning a magical festive extravanganza, with Victorian entertainment and a huge Christmas market.
Guide to Christmas Shopping in Britain
If you're dreaming of a traditional white Christmas, of fairy lights, festive atmosphere and seasonal shopping, here's our guide on what to buy and where to go, from Christmas markets in historic towns and...
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