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Lord’s Cricket Ground is popularly known as the Home of Cricket and is situated in the St John’s Wood district of London. Given that Thomas Lord founded the cricket grounds and the stadium over 200 years back in 1814, it’s no wonder that Lord’s is the oldest and also the most prestigious international cricket stadium in the modern world. A Few Interesting Titbits About the Legendary Cricket Stadium The ancient, prestigious stadium has so many historical attachments to it for cricket lovers that it would be impossible to state them…

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Attendant in London

May 15, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnAttendant, London0 comment

One of the greatest of things about London is that it has so many diverse and exciting places in which to enjoy a meal, from the elegant surroundings of the Ritz to afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall or pie and mash in a traditional East End Diner. There’s something for every taste, but if you have a thirst for the unique or the downright unusual then you really should head for a drink at the Attendant in London’s Fitzrovia district. Flushed with Success Sometimes an original idea can…

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Pollock’s Toy Museum

May 15, 2018February 20, 2018 Laura GinnLondon, Pollock’s Toy Museum0 comment

Kids today are growing up with one foot in the real world, and one in the digital space. In this increasingly digital world, there are a number of things that many of us took for granted in our own childhoods which no longer apply today. Among these simple pleasures that so many of us fondly remember, are toys. Not toys like they have now, traditional toys which were often handmade. Pollock’s Toy Museum is perhaps the perfect place for anyone with an appreciation for the art of toy making. An…

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Leighton House Museum

May 1, 2018February 20, 2018 Laura GinnLeighton House Museum, London0 comment

Leighton House Museum is situated in London, in the Holland Park district of Chelsea and Kensington. Named so because of the former resident of the home, a leading artist of the Victorian era Sir Frederic Leighton had the house built to be both his home and studio. Now a private place of art, not only can you view Leighton’s depictions of biblical, classical, and historical subject matter, you can do so in one of the most remarkable 19th century houses of its kind. History of Leighton House There is a…

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What to Do on a Wet Weekend in London

February 15, 2018August 7, 2017 Laura GinnLondon0 comment

Every year, London attracts record numbers of visitors. They come from all over the world to experience the city’s historical landmarks, find out where the Queen lives, and enjoy a pint of beer in a traditional English pub. It is hardly surprising that London is so popular. There are at least 25 major landmarks worth seeing, not to mention hundreds of museums, attractions, and sights to explore. Many of them, however, are less attractive when it’s raining, so with an average 22 inches of rainfall in London each year, it…

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The Shard

September 15, 2017August 7, 2017 Laura GinnLondon, The Shard0 comment

The shard, constructed between March 2009 and November 2012, is the tallest building in the UK, standing at an impressive 309.9 metres tall. Although a relatively new addition to the city, The Shard has already earned a place among the most iconoic of the structures visible along the London skyline. The Architecture The Shard was designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano whose other work includes The George Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Whitney Museum Of American Art in New York City. Pano took inspiration particularly from buildings that featured…

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A Music Lover’s Holiday in London: Hampton Court Palace Festival 2015

June 1, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnHampton Court Palace, London0 comment

If you are a music lover planning a holiday in London this summer, you’ll be happy to hear that this year’s Hampton Court Palace Festival has an extraordinary line-up of musical talent in a broad array of genres. The beginning concert is on 11 June with the final event taking place on 23 June. For those who are planning a London holiday in June, here is some general information about the venue and a list of this year’s stellar performers. Hampton Court Palace Although the Royal Family has not resided…

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Join the Fun for Three Full Days – MCM London Comic Con

May 15, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnComic Con, London0 comment

Thinking of a quick jaunt to London late spring as the weather turns nicer? Why not make it a fun-filled weekend at MCM London Comic Con? Comic and anime aficionados will be flocking there in the droves so this is the time to let it all out and join other like-minded people as you walk through display after display of the latest in comic books, sci-fi, fantasy and maybe even get in a bit of cosplay. This year’s spring Comic Con is to be held on 22 – 24 May,…

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The Covent Garden May Fayre

May 1, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnCovent Garden, London0 comment

If you have been thinking of taking the family on a holiday to London, there is no better time than during the Covent Garden May Fayre. This year this delightful family event is to be held on the 10th May and as the name implies, in the historic Covent Garden district of London. For anyone not familiar with this traditional festival of puppetry, it is a must see. Steeped in tradition, the Covent Garden May Fayre is something you will want to share with your children, as a page out…

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Barnet

November 1, 2014October 1, 2014 Laura GinnBarnet, England, London0 comment

You may have heard of Barnet mainly as Cockney rhyming slang for hair (Barnet Fair), but it is actually a really interesting place to visit if you are in the South East. The London Borough of Barnet, in the far north of London, is far enough out from the centre of the city that it feels like a place of its own, and in many ways it is. Well connected with central London by train and bus, this area is one that could be considered a suburb, but it has…