Category Archives: tourist things

Flight Delayed? Places to visit near Gatwick Airport

Posted on December 26, 2012 by sgperry

The trouble with airports is that everyone sees them as a link; a checkpoint you need to pass through in order to get somewhere a little more desirable. Well, if you’re checking into Gatwick any time soon, it might be worth taking a look … Continue reading →

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Fitzroy House open for visits

Posted on July 10, 2008 by sgperry

Fitzrovia dates back to the 18th century and has been for many years well known for its writers and artists. From H.G. Wells and George Orwell, to Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf – its inhabitants have left an indelible mark. … Continue reading →

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Bodies under streets and wheels in the air

Posted on June 30, 2008 by sgperry

Thought these two recent announcements might be worth sharing. Firstly, the Museum of London and the Times news have worked together to create a map showing places in central London where there are skeletons still buried. Its a fascinating map … Continue reading →

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Jack the Ripper files to go on public display

Posted on March 9, 2008 by sgperry

For those interested in Jack the Ripper, the police files and related pieces of evidence are to go on public display from May 2008 at the Museum in Docklands. More about it here. Life in London (part of www.londonforfree.net)

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Upcoming Events

Posted on December 18, 2007 by sgperry

This time of year, I receive lots of emails from people asking me for tips on what to do in London over the christmas / new year period.Here’s a website which might be of use. It’s called Upcoming. Simply go … Continue reading →

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Great museum – shame it isn’t free

Posted on November 25, 2007 by sgperry

It was great to see that the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden has finally re-opened. I remember visiting it many years ago and if its as good now as it was back then, its definitely a great day out … Continue reading →

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Bunhill Fields

Posted on November 18, 2007 by sgperry

I only discovered this wonderful place earlier this year when my new job took me to a different part of London. And what a great find it is. Part old burial ground dating back to Saxon times (though most of … Continue reading →

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Icons of England

Posted on November 11, 2006 by sgperry

Yes, the list of English icons has been updated again. Now we have the likes of Winnie the Pooh, the V for Victory hand signal and …………… the English weather. The English weather?? An icon ?? Life in London (part … Continue reading →

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A little Hidden London

Posted on October 13, 2006 by sgperry

There are loads of places in London which tourists would probably love to see – if they knew they existed. One of my favourites is Postmans Park, at the Barbican. Lots of memorials to civilians who have lost their lives … Continue reading →

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A great place to work

Posted on May 7, 2006 by sgperry

Last week, I had the pleasure of arranging a forum for around 50 work colleagues. Now, in many places, the options for a venue would probably include the local hall, a breakout room at the office and maybe some place … Continue reading →

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