May 22, 2012

History comes to life in Northampton at the Festival of History

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The story of England will be brought to life at the annual Festival of History at Kelmarsh Hall in Northampton this July. More than 2,000 historical re-enactors, performers and costumed interpreters will present live shows and interactive experiences covering over 2,000 years of English … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 7 May 2012

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Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 30 April 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Inside Soho Whisky Club. Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 25 April 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N … [Read more...]

A festival of wood at the UK National Arboretum

The UK’s National Arboretum at Westonbirt in the Cotswolds is to hold a three-day Treefest over the August Bank Holiday weekend. There will be demonstrations of woodcraft and traditional skills, guided walks, family activities, woodland-inspired arts and crafts for sale, cookery demonstrations … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 16 April 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N … [Read more...]

A Look at the Private life of Lord Lichfield – Royal Photographer

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Visitors to the UK's only complete working historic estate can now tour the private apartments of the late royal photographer Lord Lichfield. The 5th Earl of Lichfield, known as Patrick Lichfield, is famous for his royal portraits and his 1960s images of celebrities such as actress Joanna Lumley … [Read more...]

Guest Post: Top Five Birmingham Events in 2012

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Culturally vibrant Birmingham offers a lively schedule of festivals celebrating everything from the arts to sports to history, providing days and nights of exuberant entertainment for all ages and interests. Treat yourself to a stay in the Jurys hotel in Birmingham and you are sure to have a … [Read more...]

Guest Post: Top 5 Liverpool Events in 2012

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If you reside in Liverpool or will be traveling there during 2012, consider hitting one or more of these events this year. With plenty of hotels in Liverpool city centre you will be spoilt for choice should you decide to visit. John Smith's Grand National 2012 (April 12-14) Since 1839, this … [Read more...]

Event: Enjoy Summer films at Stately Homes

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Country houses and National Trust properties in Derbyshire are to hold outdoor movie screenings this summer. The Summer Nights Film Festival will screen classic and modern movies as well as some family favourites in different locations from May to September. The first screening will be … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 3 April 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced … [Read more...]

Historic cars gather at a historic castle – Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance

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A gathering of some of the rarest motorcars in the world will take place in the grounds of the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle this September. The Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance on 7–9 September will take place in the Castle’s Upper Ward, a central quadrangle within the … [Read more...]

Guest Post: How to Become a Seasoned English Socialite – The Traditional Events of the English Summer

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There is nothing quite so English as the sight of a chap in top hat and tails at the racing; unless perhaps it’s a woman in a summer dress and hat by the River Thames for the rowing, or dozens of elegantly attired polo fans chatting as they tread in grass divots kicked up by the ponies. There are … [Read more...]

Caledoniatopia: Explore the Spirits of Scotland at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

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Scotland’s national drink will be celebrated this May at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The five-day festival attracts whisky drinkers from around the world. They can take part in over 200 events including special tours, tastings and tutorials at more than 50 distilleries in the … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 26 March 2012

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Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced … [Read more...]

Music of the World Comes to Wiltshire in July

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of WOMAD, the international arts festival that celebrates the world’s many forms of music, arts and dance. Since the first festival in the UK in 1982, the World of Music, Arts and Dance has held more than 160 festivals, creating events in 26 other countries … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 21 March 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N … [Read more...]

Caledoniatopia: A Celtic festival beside a castle at the Hebridean Celtic Festival in July

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Scotland’s annual Hebridean Celtic Festival attracts visitors from around the world. Festival fans travel to the family-friendly event in the Outer Hebrides from the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Spain and Norway. The Hebridean Celtic Festival, which features live Celtic music, takes … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 12 March 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced … [Read more...]

Guest Post: Join the world’s biggest Easter egg hunt in London

We all remember the excitement of racing around the house or garden looking for the Easter treats our parents had carefully hidden away for us to find in our own Easter egg hunts. Now, imagine that, but on a massive scale and spread throughout the city of London! That's eggsactly (excuse the pun) … [Read more...]

Victorian Experience Town Blists Hill Prepares for the Diamond Jubilee

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Visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge in Shropshire, will be able to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend 2–5 June. This is definitely something we're going to try and do when we're in the UK to cover the Diamond Jubilee! While … [Read more...]

Coming soon to the Barbican in London – 007 – James Bond – The Inside Story

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A new exhibition opens in July to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise. Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style will be held at the Barbican Arts Centre in London and tell the inside story of how design and style combined to create the world’s most influential and … [Read more...]

History: Detective work uncovers the English Prize of England’s Maritime Past

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The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is to hold an exhibition based on a ship’s cargo – the valuable art, antiquities, books and luxury goods that were being transported by the armed merchant ship Westmorland when she was captured in January 1779. The Westmorland was sailing from Livorno to London … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 28 February 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 22 February 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com)   Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. This week’s episode is the last one in the special … [Read more...]

Celebrating the world’s oldest parliament in the Isle of Man

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Tynwald Day, 5 July, is the national day of the Isle of Man, and is marked by an open-air meeting of its legislature – claimed to be the oldest continuous parliament in the world. The Tynwald, which celebrated 1,000 years of existence in 1979, consists of two chambers, the Legislative Council … [Read more...]

Visit the UK’s Non-Music Festivals

While the UK’s summer music events tend to get most of the attention in the festival calendar, the fact is that Britain’s festivals are alive and well throughout the year. There’s a smorgasbord of witty, weird and wonderful events on offer all over the country – and not all of them involve … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 5 February 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 31 January 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced … [Read more...]

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 23 January 2012

Londonist Out Loud a podcast for London news, views, and oddities from London, UK. Presented by N Quentin Woolf. (free on iTunes/www.londonist.com) Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced … [Read more...]

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