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The Great Fire of London Walking Trail - City of London

A walking trail in the City of London that leads you through the the trail of destruction left by the Great Fire of London.

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I thought I knew the East End — but these secrets surprised even me

Slums, street art and Shakespeare — not to mention murder — are all part of the hidden history of London’s Spitalfields and Shoreditch revea

Walk in the East End

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Director showcases images of the suffragettes, Kinder Scout trespasses and anti-fascist protests in London

Tate contemporary is a great place to visit and this is sounds like a great exhibition.

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A new museum for London – the hidden Whitefriars Crypt to open to the public

A hidden gem of medieval history beneath Fleet Street will soon welcome visitors with a new museum space dedicated to the Whitefriars legacy

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First photos of London’s new Shakespeare museum

The first photos have been released of a new museum opening next year based around the archaeological remains of Shakespeare’s Curtain Playh

An exciting new development. Looking forward to seeing this.

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Natural History Museum reveals £550 million redevelopment plan

Hot on the heels of the British Museum's plans for a major upgrade, the Natural History Museum has revealed its own £550 million project.

What an amazing project.

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17 Best Places to Visit at Christmas in the UK - Top Destinations

This list of the best places to visit at Christmas in the UK will show you the top festive destinations the United Kingdom has to offer.

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10 Of The Best Rooftop Gardens In London To Grab Some R&R

From having pints overlooking Southbank to whiling away the hours at the Barbican, here are some of the best rooftop gardens in London.

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Roof garden | The Post Building

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Understanding the spectrum – a comic strip explanation

By Rebecca Burgess   For printable PDF version in English click here.  For version in Spanish click here. French version click here

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Free Things To Do In London | Londonist

102 things to get up to in the capital that won't cost you a penny.

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‘A national living library’: UK charity’s plea to save rare plants from extinction

Plant Heritage is asking volunteers to grow rare pollinator-friendly plants in their homes or gardens

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50 floors up, London’s newest free viewing gallery has opened

Totally free to visit, London has gained a new viewing gallery at the top of a skyscraper, right in the middle of the City of London.

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Home - City Wall at Vine Street Booking

WELCOME Welcome to The City Wall at Vine Street, a fascinating journey through 2,000 years of London history, told through a collection of m

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Roman wall on display after 40 years in basement - BBC News

A large section of the wall, found in the City of London, has been incorporated into a new building.

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Photos from Waterloo Station’s disused rail link

There was once a railway link between Waterloo Station and its smaller neighbour at Waterloo East, and while long since closed to trains, th

Fascinating!