Apsley House to Hyde Park Corner was formerly the first structure you saw upon entering London from the west, and it was known as Number 1 or No 1 London. This was the Duke of Wellington’s home, and the present …
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The Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Road is quite special; many theatres began as theatres, then became cinemas, and finally became live music venues (see, for example, the O2 Academy Brixton). The Dominion Theatre has had many ups and downs …
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Not far from Oxford Circus, you will find the Cartoon Museum dedicated to the history of British comics and cartoons. Opened in 2006 in what was once a dairy in Bloomsbury , now located in the West End since 2019. …
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‘Great place’ some will say, ‘what ?????’ others will ask. House of Vans London always embraces and nurtures creative expression through art, music, skateboarding, BMX, street culture and fashion. House of Vans is found in what used to be known …
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The Garden Museum was created in 1977 following the discovery of the graves of John Tradescant and his son who in the 1500 / 1600 were known gardeners and plant collectors. The two graves were in the cemetery of the …
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A small museum free of charge which may also be of interest to those who have never smoked a cigar. It is located under the James J. Fox Cigar Shop, the oldest surviving cigar shop in the world opened since …
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How many of these things do you know about the Holborn area? The name of the whole area north of Covent Garden comes from the Holbourne brook, which flowed into the Fleet River, both of which have been covered for …
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The London Freemasons Hall is a historic building in London. It is home to over 1000 Masonic lodges. This historic building not only houses a museum but also offers free sightseeing tours of the building. The Freemasonry Museum is open …
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If you’ve been to Bayswater, you’ll have seen the iconic Whiteleys store. The shopping centre has been undergoing major renovation works since 2018. The new project will reduce the store’s space by 65%, but includes apartments and a hotel. Foster …
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Spencer House was one of the earliest London examples of the neoclassical style that would invade the country, and is one of the last remaining of the many private mansions that once adorned the center of London. The house …
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