Monthly Archives: November 2005

Getting to Stonehenge from London

Question: How do I get from London to StoneHenge & back, is it better to take a tour? Answer: I think it depends on how confident you would feel using public transport. I suggest it is perfectly safe to use … Continue reading

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Xmas eve Midnight service at St Pauls

Question: I would like to go to the midnight service at St Pauls cathedral on Christmas eve. Are there any restrictions as to who may attend? Thanks Answer: According to St Paul’s web site, the service is open to everyone. … Continue reading

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Matt’s London Blog

meet my friend, Matt – and check out his excellent personal blog about living in London Life in London (part of www.londonforfree.net)

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What can you say about the Elephant and Castle?

BBC NEWS | England | London | Dozens profit in cash-grab stunt The “elephant” has to be one of London’s worst eye sores. A big bright red building, badly in need of repair – though its been that way for … Continue reading

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Jono Coleman presents BBC London Breakfast show

BBC – London – TV and Radio – Breakfast Show: 6am to 9am For all those Aussie ex-pats living in London – actually, for anyone, as you can listen to his breakfast show over the web. Life in London (part … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat, or just plain dangerous

Being an Aussie, I find it intriguing the way Londoners behave at Halloween. I mean, I live in south London – the place where the budget for decent street lighting ran out. So picture this scene – its 8.30 pm … Continue reading

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