Newham Council have developed four free local audio walking tours around east London. free local audio tours Perhaps worth doing before it gets too much like a building site out there, what with the olympic developments going on. Life in London (part of www.londonforfree.net)
The October Gallery is holding an exhibition this month from the 11th of September to 11th of October. SAMANTHA HOBSON: Our life … is land … is culture At 27, Samantha Hobson is one of a handful of young celebrated Aboriginal artists exhibiting widely both in her native Australia and overseas. Life in London (part…
Q: We intend to come into London on 1st or 2nd August and we will have free time until Tuesday 5th August.Do you have any suggestions for good but inexpensive accommodation in or near London My wife and I would be interested in possible tours or a Thames cruise in or around London.We have seen…
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. Although it is well known that the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw resided in Fitzroy…
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 and you can zoom into certain areas. No signs of any body parts, though the…
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)
Q: Is there a motor cycle speedway track in London, If so where is it. Location Australia A: I’m not aware of any in London but there are two that are only a couple of hours drive away: – Donington Park – Silverstone Here’s a link for more info, http://www.hottrax-online.com/product_info.php?products_id=15228 _ _ _ _ _…
Q: Thank you for your site with friendly suggestions. As a teacher, I will visit London with a group of 30 students and I was surprised by the expensive tickets for tube. We are staying 4 days. Can you tell me more about Group Day Tickets (for groups of 10 or more). Is it a…
Q: I liked your site! But I wounder if Easter is a good time to visit London? I saw that you liked it! Thats how I found your site but I suspect that everything is closed during Easter? Museums and shops? My husband and I are planning to go the 20-23 of March. But are…
Q: The Oyster pass for the trains/buses. Can you buy one in London or can you only buy online? Online is hard for me as they want a UK address and I don’t have one. Location New Zealand A: You can buy an oyster card for immediate use from any tube station when you arrive…