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 … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: Win a London Hotel Stay and £300 from Anytrip
December 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
Even though this sweepstakes doesn't include airfare to get you to London - it gives you somewhere to stay when you get there so I thought it was worth mentioning. Here are the contest details from AnyTrip: We love London UK, and to show you how much, we’re giving away a trip for two to this … [Read more...]
History: Britain and London in the 1960′s Old Video
December 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Check out this amazing footage of 1960s Britain. Originally shot on 35mm film this short clip show many of London's famous sites and landmarks including; Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge, Stratford Upon Avon Oxford University, Windsor Castle, Tower of London, trouping the color on … [Read more...]
Christmas: The Alternative British Advent Calendar
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you one of the many who go straight in for the advent calendar chocolate without paying much attention to the religious significance of the month? You're one of many, so for all of you who like an alternative December, here are some unique and downright bizarre holidays for you to celebrate as … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast – Chrissy’s UK Trip Special
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan presents: Chrissy's UK Trip Special. We're back! Chrissy just returned from a lovely trip to Britain and regales us with her visits to the many live stage shows she witnessed including "Reasons To Be Pretty" with Billie Piper, "Cool Hand Luke" with Marc … [Read more...]
The Goldsmiths’ Company Explores the History of Gold
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Goldsmiths’ Company in the City of London is to stage its most comprehensive and ambitious exhibition in June – Gold: Power and Allure, telling the previously untold story of Britain and its relationship with gold. The exhibition will feature more than 400 gold items ranging in date from … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 22 November 2011
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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) This week's show comes from The Mad Bishop and Bear in Paddington. Image by M@. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 14 November 2011
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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. Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N Quentin … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: Win a Trip to London from Los Angeles from Air New Zealand
November 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
Air New Zealand is running a sweepstakes to win a flight to London from Los Angeles to promote their new route from LA to London (direct flight). The prize also includes a 3 day London Pass as well. Here are the prize details: There is one (1) Grand Prize. TheGrand Prize Winner will … [Read more...]
Chuffed to Bits: Cookies, and Brownies, and Cupcakes – Oh My! Sweet Spots in London to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth
November 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Okay. I admit it. I’ve got a sweet tooth. To be honest, death by chocolate sounds pretty good to me. You know that scene from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, where Gene Wilder is singing Pure Imagination? You know the one... Who didn't dream of visiting … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 8 November 2011
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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...]
Video: Justin Bieber switches on the Westfield Christmas lights
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Justin Bieber sings song from his new album Under the Mistletoe and switches on the Christmas lights at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. Here's a video, if you're into this sort of thing. … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 1 November 2011
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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. This week’s show is sponsored by www.LaptopRepair.co.uk. News … [Read more...]
Massive Dickens Exhibition Coming to Museum of London in December
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Museum of London plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens with the first major UK exhibition on the author for over 40 years. Dickens and London will use sound and projections to recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London that inspired the novelist’s … [Read more...]
Da Bears at Wembley – On the Ground Report from the NFL London Game
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Editor's Note: The following is an excellent guest post by Nate and Sheri Wadman - a couple that has just returned from a trip to England. They kindly have written about their experience on the trip culminating in the 2011 NFL Game at Wembley. Thanks for sharing guys! As soon as it was announced … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Christmas in London: Lights, Magic, and Fireworks
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Christmas in London fulfills all the magic and nostalgia of a 19th century novel. The cobbled streets are festooned in brightly colored lights and holiday fanfare. Famed restaurants and many luxury hotels in London prepare traditional and savory holiday food. There are special events, lavish parades … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 24 October 2011
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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 … [Read more...]
Diamond Jubilee: Queen’s Pageant on the Thames Sells Out
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the highlights for the Diamond Jubilee next June will be the Queen's Pageant on the Thames where hundreds of boats will be led down the thames in a ceremonial flotilla led by the Queen. The prospect of the even is so popular that it's been oversubscribed by 3 times! According to the … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: Win another Trip to London 2012 from Hilton
October 18, 2011 By 13 Comments
Our latest contest is sponsored by the Hilton Honors program and features the prize of a trip to the London 2012 Olympic games - including tickets to events. Here are the prize details: GRAND PRIZE (1 WINNER) A 5-DAY/4-NIGHT TRIP FOR TWO TO THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES (AUGUST 4 - 8, 2012) … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 17 October 2011
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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) Image of Ben Franklin House by Ell Brown under creative commons. News and Views Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N Quentin … [Read more...]
5 Convenient Culture Apps for the UK
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With such a wealth of history and culture in Britain, holidays to the UK involve a lot of museums, walks and sightseeing. Rather than carry around a guidebook all day, find all the useful information you need on your phone with one of these fun and useful apps: 1. StreetMuseum The Museum of London … [Read more...]
British Airways Unveils New Home at Gatwick Airport
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
British Airways is officially opening its new high-tech Gatwick home today (October 13) with millions of customers set to benefit from the improved facilities. The new £73 million extension to Gatwick’s North Terminal will be opened by British Airways’ chief executive Keith Williams and … [Read more...]
3 London Restaurants With Amazing Views
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
London as a city has stood through major historic events, fashions, fads, movements and revolutions. With such a long, rich history, the city has absorbed all manner of architectural styles. Even today, with London’s continued presence as one of the major business, art and entertainment hubs of … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 10 October 2011
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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) Smoke, of a different variety, over London. News and Views Londonist Out … [Read more...]
Guest Post: London – Could It Be One Of The Most Romantic Cities In The World?
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Being a busy hub of culture, the attractions, sights and hotels in London never fail to deliver when it comes to romance… Even some of the Greater London hotels and must-sees can deliver if you can’t make it into the centre. But how does it fare against the likes of Paris and Rome as a city for … [Read more...]
Guest Post: The Many Sides of London – An Essay
October 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
London never fails to enthral me. I’ve visited the English capital on numerous occasions, three times in the last six years to be more precise, and on every trip I made a point of staying in a different borough and in different accommodation. The results have, admittedly, been mixed. But my … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 3 October 2011
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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 … [Read more...]
Guest Post: London Abounds in Offbeat Delights
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The England capital has a lot to offer, luxury hotels in Londonare common, tourist attractions nightlife and shopping are just some of the reasons people travel here. However if you are looking for something different to do London then here are a few off-the-beaten-path attractions it would be a … [Read more...]
The rooms of Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum
September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Geffrye Museum in east London celebrates Christmas every year by decorating its period rooms in authentic festive styles, displaying 400 years of seasonal traditions. The museum, in an 18th-century building, consists of a unique collection of authentic room settings from 1600 to 2000, … [Read more...]
Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast For London, 21 September 2011
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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 … [Read more...]
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