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Up At The O2: a fun, mountaineering-style walk across one of the largest domes in the world

Wed 27th April, 2022Wed 27th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Rewarding an energetic outdoor climbing challenge with some fabulous rooftop views across London, Up At The O2 invites thrill seekers to ascend and descend the 52m high roof of The …

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The London Mithraeum: an underground Roman temple in the City of London – in photos

Wed 4th August, 2021Wed 4th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Lurking in a basement under the modern Walbrook Square development in the City of London can be found the remains of The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras.

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Damien Hirst - End Of A Century, fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London
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Damien Hirst: End Of A Century – fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London

Wed 23rd June, 2021Wed 23rd June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running until the 8th August 2021, End Of A Century features over fifty early works by the controversial multimedia artist Damien Hirst. The free exhibition covers his formative years as …

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In photos: London Transport Museum opens Canteen, a new cafe/bar in the heart of Covent Garden
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In photos: London Transport Museum opens Canteen, a new cafe/bar in the heart of Covent Garden

Fri 29th November, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last night we went along to the launch of Canteen, a new cafe/bar inside the London Transport Museum, overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.

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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants
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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants

Thu 16th May, 2019Thu 16th May, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Housing the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world,” Kew Gardens is a botanical garden founded in 1840, and can claim to be of London’s top tourist …

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In photos: The Asset Strippers installation by Mike Nelson at Tate Britain
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In photos: The Asset Strippers installation by Mike Nelson at Tate Britain

Tue 14th May, 2019 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Contemporary British installation artist Mike Nelson has transformed the grand spaces of the Duveen Galleries at the Tate Britain into ‘something between a sculpture court and an asset strippers’ warehouse.’ …

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic – free exhibition at the Wellcome Collection, London

Tue 30th April, 2019Mon 29th April, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This free exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in central London offers fascinating insights into the shadowy world of Victorian spirit mediums, modern magic and psychology.

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Copenhagen photos - architecture, canals, streets scenes, painted houses and bikes
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Copenhagen photos – architecture, canals, streets scenes, painted houses and bikes

Tue 4th September, 2018 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Copenhagen is a fantastic city to visit for a short break. Here’s a series of 45 photographs taken around the city.

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Great art, shiny floors and gift shop tat: London's National Gallery in photos
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Great art, shiny floors and gift shop tat: London’s National Gallery in photos

Tue 26th September, 2017Tue 26th September, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a short series of photos taken during a recent visit to the wonderful National Gallery in central London.

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