The London congestion charge is a fee for some motorists travelling within those parts of London designated as the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ). The main objectives of this charge are to reduce congestion, and to raise funds for investment in London’s transport system. The zone came into operation in parts of Central London on 17 [...]
LondonSkate 2009 starts on 15 April and runs every Wednesday evening until the end of September.
Now in its ninth year, the season is a fab and totally FREE way of having fun on wheels and meeting new people. Each week between 200 and 500 skaters congregate on central London’s streets for a two hour skate, [...]
What: Holy Week
When: 5 - 12 Apr 2009
Where: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London
How to get there: Directions to Old Royal Naval College
The Chapel
The ORNC Chapel Choir
Join us in the Chapel for various services and events during Holy Week
Palm Sunday 5
11.00
Sung Eucharist with Procession of Palms
Tuesday 7 - St. John Easter Passion Concert
19.30
The Old Royal [...]
What: Henry VIII Days Exhibition
When: 13 - 14 Jun 2009 , All Day
Where: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London
How to get there: Old Royal Naval College
To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession and coronation, come to the birthplace of Henry VIII and the former site of Greenwich Palace, the Old Royal Naval College [...]
Valentines Mansion and Garden is a country house and gardens, set in the heart of Ilford, London.
If you’re planning on visiting Valentines Mansion and Gardens, here are some tips and directions on how to get there:
Getting there by Tube
Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line). 5 minutes walk.
Getting there by Rail
Ilford National Rail, direct line from [...]
Valentines Mansion is a beautiful country house and gardens in the heart of Ilford, more than 300 years old. The house was built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband, the Archbishop of Canterbury. At that time the new brick house stood in open countryside, several miles [...]
During WWII Britain had to economise on raw materials, save on energy and salvage scarce commodities, encouraged by a powerful propaganda machine. Whether the message was to grow your own vegetables, make do and mend, or recycle paper, uppermost in everyone’s mind was the need to be sparing in the use of meagre resources. While [...]
If you are a sweet lover, then the Sweet Sixties exhibition at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in London is a must-visit! This exhibition is being held between 8th September 2008 - 31st May 2009.
This is the ultimate nostalgia trip for sweet lovers everywhere. The period pack designs will evoke the tastes and [...]
One of the museums which I would like to visit one day is the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, which is located in Notting Hill, London. In fact, the museum is located two minutes walk from the world-famous Portobello Road.
Featuring over 12,000 original items from the Robert Opie (consumer historian who saw the need [...]
If you are in London, then a visit to the theatre is a must! In London, one can go and watch some of the best shows!
The good news is that if you are in London some time between January and February, then you’ve got a chance to go to a show at a cheaper price! [...]