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Friday 30th July, 1.23pm
Kyoto Garden is a Japanese Garden in Holland Park, West Kensington. It was first created in 1991 and was refurbished in 2001. Since its refurbishment it has been described as one of the “three places you will never forget in London”.
Being in Kyoto Garden makes it hard to believe… » Continue reading
Wednesday 28th July, 10.09am
Secret London: The Seven Noses Of Soho
Scattered around Soho are seven sculpted noses on buildings. A peculiar myth says that if you are lucky enough to find all seven you will be wealthy for evermore.
It is rumoured that the seven noses are the casts of sculptor Rick Buckley’s own nose. He first left casts… » Continue reading
Tuesday 20th July, 10.06am
Why You Should See Avenue Q Before It Closes
It has recently been announced that smash-hit musical Avenue Q in London will end its run at the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre on 30 October, 2010.
A fun and upbeat musical, Avenue Q has shocked and entertained audiences across the globe with its controversial wit and care-free attitude. The show… » Continue reading
Monday 12th July, 1.45pm
Secret London: Sewage-Powered Street Lamp
If you happen to be near the Strand, take a few minutes to stroll down Carting Lane — known to locals as Farting Lane — and see London’s only remaining sewage-powered lamp.
A fabulously economic invention, the lamp was built in the late 19th century and was designed to… » Continue reading
Wednesday 7th July, 4.16pm
Secret London: The Cartoon Museum
London’s Cartoon Museum is at 35 Little Russell Street and is home to political cartoons, comic strips, caricatures and animations.
A unique museum, you can see the history of the popular art form the 18th century onwards.
The museum, founded by the Cartoon Arts Trust, proudly displays prints by… » Continue reading
Wednesday 7th July, 4.00pm
Secret London: Florence Nightingale Museum
The Florence Nightingale Museum documents the life of one of the most iconic figures in history.
A nurse, well-known for role in the Crimean War, Nightingale dedicated her life to others and was an avid campaigner for health reform.
The museum is in St Thomas’ Hospital where Nightingale founded… » Continue reading
Wednesday 30th June, 11.59am
Secret London: The Highgate Vampire
A few miles north of central London you’ll find the undeniably spooky Highgate Cemetery.
Granted, when most people are in London a visit to a graveyard – albeit a very pretty one – isn’t exactly high on the agenda. However, if you visit Highgate there’s a chance that you might… » Continue reading
By Amy Whiting
Monday 28th June, 2.52pm
Dance is everywhere and its popularity seems to be growing at a rapid speed. But why is dance now appealing to a wider and notably younger crowd?
Dance has been around since time begun. It’s been in people’s lives as a way of bringing communities together for entertainment and celebration… » Continue reading
Friday 25th June, 10.30am
Secret London: The Devils of Cornhill
Gargoyles and grotesques* are far from uncommon in London; look on the rooftops of any of London’s older buildings and you’ll probably see a spooky face leering back at you.
If monstrous architectural decorations are your thing, then you can find some particularly interesting grotesques opposite St Peter’s Church in… » Continue reading
Thursday 24th June, 10.30am
Secret London: Monument To The Unknown Artist
The Monument to the Unknown Artist is a wonderful example of art and technology combined.
Located behind the Tate Modern museum on Bankside’s Sumner Street, the fascinating statue is an example of fine art, as well as the latest animatronic technology.
Exquisitely detailed, the impressive sculpture of a man holding… » Continue reading
