London

From the bright lights of the West End and Theatreland to the smart streets of Kensington and Chelsea and the busy bustle of the City and Canary Wharf, London is a great, sprawling melting pot of a city, a fascinating blend of history and modernity.
And 2012 has been an exciting year for the city, with the London Olympic Games and Diamond Jubilee both being a storming success.
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Tower Bridge: A towering achievement

Tower Bridge is a familiar feature of the London skyline, but the people that lived and worked on this iconic structure had long been forgotten – until a new initiative revealed their stories Words by…

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The Little Ice Age in Britain: Winter Warmers

During the Little Ice Age Britain’s cold winters were a time of hardship, but our resourceful forebears found ways to make the best of the icy conditions What was the Little Ice Age? Ensconced in…

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Best London pubs for cosy vibes

LONDON IS HOME TO SOME OF THE COSIEST PUBS IN THE COUNTRY – HERE ARE OUR BEST PUBS IN LONDON FOR COSY VIBES… Words by Kaeah Sen As summer draws to a close and the…

Indulge in London Luxury at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Nestled in the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences stands as a beacon of refined opulence and British charm Sponsored post With its prime location on Piccadilly, this family-run, five-star gem…

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The Chelsea Pensioners

The Chelsea Pensioners, in their scarlet coats and tricorne hats, are iconic symbols of London. We visit their historic home, the Royal Hospital, to meet some of the Chelsea Pensioners and hear their stories Words…

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Coronation outfits of King Charles and Queen Camilla go on display

The Coronation outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla go on display for the first time as Buckingham Palace opens for the summer The Coronation outfits worn by King Charles and…

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London street names: What do they really mean?

London is full of intriguing and sometimes puzzling street names. We navigate the history of some of the more unusual examples… Words by Felicity Day Stand in almost any spot in central London and you…

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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on Saturday 6 May 2023. Here we reflect on some of the highlights from a truly spectacular royal weekend… The Coronation of King Charles…

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Crowning glory: London’s tiara designers

TALLULAH RUSHAYA INVESTIGATES THE TIARA REVIVAL, AND THE DESIGNS TURNING HEADS AS THE CORONATION DRAWS NEARER For royalty, the tiara has endured for centuries. And far from being confined to the jewellery box of history,…

Emmeline Pankhurst figure revealed at Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

A figure of leading Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst has today joined Madame Tussauds to celebrate International Women’s Day, 120 years since she co-founded the ground-breaking Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) Feminist trailblazer and political activist…