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Once again this February, London’s iconic Southbank Centre is throwing open its doors to the incredible Imagine Children’s Festival. Children and adults alike are invited to enjoy comedy, poetry, music and literature and so much more over the course of the event. This is an event aimed at allowing our imaginations to fly, to be set free by a number of different events and activities held under the umbrella of the Imagine Festival. Children will be able to meet some of their favourite authors and artists in what has become…

Beyoncé is one of the biggest female artists in the world. She has sold millions of albums and was recently named ‘Best live act’ at the prestigious MTV awards, so if you don’t already have tickets booked for the Mrs. Carter Show at the O2 Arena, March 1-6, now would be a really good time to start looking for last-minute bargains online. In the Beginning The lovely Beyoncé first hit the big-time as one of three members of Destiny’s Child. Their song, Independent Women, became the best-selling theme for the…

This year in August, the city of London will be marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. In honour of all of those who gave their lives during this long and bloody conflict there are a number of events taking place in London across the whole of the year, designed to bring the hardship and loss of those who lived through the experience to the forefront of our minds. Widely regarded as being one of the worst conflicts ever to have taken place in terms of…

When you think of London and the museums that it contains you probably think of the dinosaur skeletons at the Natural History Museum, the beautiful artefacts and costumery at the V&A Museum or the marvels to be found in the Science Museum. While these are all incredible attractions, there is much more to be found away from these grand old stalwarts of history. If you like something a little quirky and unusual as well as a free attraction then you should check out some of the following attractions. The Battle…

When you think about Mayfair, the first port of call for your memory will probably be the dark blue rectangle on the Monopoly board which bears the name. If this conjures up expensive houses and exclusive boutique hotels for the generally well to do then you would not be far wrong. Mayfair is one of the more exclusive and upmarket areas of London which however, is still remarkably accessible for all. Recent archaeological excavations in the area have brought to light that Mayfair is actually right on the junction of…

London is made up of many different boroughs, each with their own distinct characteristics and reputations. Ealing is one such borough. The name is probably synonymous to many people with the early days of the British film industry as many of the best loved classic British films were made at Ealing Studios. When looking at London many people see only the history that remains visible and think of nothing being here earlier. For example, we can clearly see the Tower of London and Traitor’s Gate, but London has a history…

This has to be one of the most overlooked hidden treasures that the city has to offer. The church of St Bartholomew the Great is the oldest monastic church in the city and in parts dates back to the 12th century. Sadly there is very little of the original 12th century structure remaining, but what there is left can been found in the cloisters. This ancient church is widely regarded as being one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the city. The church was founded in 1123 by…

You may hear the name ‘Hyde Park Corner’ and immediately think of a tourist destination within the City of London but in reality Hyde Park Corner itself is actually nothing more than a humble traffic island. It is located at what has to be one of the busiest road junctions in the city, located to the south east of beautiful Hyde Park and is an area of the city which has one of the largest concentrations of memorials and monuments anywhere in London. The junction is where several of the…

Although we commonly refer to the building in which the government meets as the Houses of Parliament, the correct name is actually the Palace of Westminster. This is where the two separate houses within the parliament sit, namely the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The building’s most recognisable feature is the Queen Elizabeth Clock Tower which is usually referred to as Big Ben, the name of the bell at the top of the tower. It was during the eleventh century that the royal court under the rule…

10 Downing Street is the instantly recognisable address of the office of the Prime Minister, and has been since 1735. It is behind the doors in this regular looking house that many of the major decisions that have affected the UK have taken place. It was from here that operations during both World Wars were directed and decisions about the British Empire were made. The address has seen many famous and infamous residents come and go, from Robert Walpole and Pitt the Younger through to Winston Churchill and the UK’s…