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The Old Operating Museum and Herb Garret
High in the roof space of an old English Church there is an old English operating theatre. This is not here for novelty value, nor has it been placed there for publicity purposes. It is what it is, an operating theatre. It can be found in the church of St Thomas in the borough of [...]
Kew Gardens
By the side of the River Thames, between Richmond and Kew are 300 acres of land that have become home to a World Heritage Site of immense beauty. Here you will find plants from all over the globe housed in enormous glass houses and outdoor displays unlike anything you will have ever seen before. There [...]
The Hunterian Museum
John Hunter (1728-1793) was a surgeon and an anatomist and from whom the museum takes its name. The name the name is not instantly recognisable, nor does it give any clue as to what the building contains. But, if you knew what lurked behind its doors, well… If you are one of the many who [...]
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Winston Spencer Churchill has perhaps one of the most recognisable faces and voices in British history. The Churchill museum was established in 1968 and since then it has been offering visitors the chance to learn about this iconic figure. World Influence The museum sponsors a regular international Churchill Conference with aims to use the experience [...]
London Aquarium
Over 600 different species of fascinating marine life are waiting for you to discover them in this state of the art aquarium facility, deep in the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities. The London Aquarium is split between 14 different zones, each representing a different marine environment from rock pools to the ocean [...]
Covent Garden
Perhaps one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, most visitors make sure that they pay at least one visit to this historic area of the city. Originally the largest fruit and vegetable market in the whole of England Covent Garden is now home to bars, restaurants, shops and a fabulous eclectic market. History [...]
The History of Carnaby Street
This now totally pedestrianised street is famous for fabulous shopping and unique fashion boutiques. A hive of activity and a centre for cultural exchange and entertainment in modern times, the area has a long and colourful history behind it. Anyone with a passion for fashion or a love of retail therapy should make sure that [...]
Tin Pan Alley
In the area of London historically known as St Giles, lies Denmark Street. Built in 1687 and named after George, Prince of Denmark it became home to a pioneering industry of printers and publishers who created what were known as ‘broadsides’, these were ballad sheets that were distributed far outside of the city’s boundaries. There [...]
Richmond Park
The stunning environment of Richmond Park stretches for almost 1000 hectares. It is one of a total of eight royal parks positioned around London and with its royal connections dating back almost 700 years it is believed to be the oldest. In 1625 it was King Edward I that created the first walled garden for [...]
Top Five Indian Restaurants in London
Eating superb Indian food in London today is a luxury we can all afford. World famous restaurants offer you a variety of cuisine, location, atmosphere and price. Indian cooking is traditionally based on regional dishes combining aromatic herbs and wonderful flavours. The result is an amazing choice of dishes to suit every taste and pocket. [...]
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