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• That Pointy Thing Called the Shard

  

  Those of you who have read some of my previous posts will be aware that I am not a fan of that monstrous glass building at London Bridge. I think it's bullying... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Open This Weekend

  

  It's one year since the Olympic Games 2102 started and it only seems, to me, like months ago.The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been renovated and many of... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• A Tour of the Southbank

  

  Earlier this week I was one of a group of people invited onto a promo tour of the wonderfully various and mostly free events, exhibitions and attractions along... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The BT Tower – Home Hub 4 and the View from Above

  

  Exactly two weeks ago today I was on a viewing floor of the BT Tower.I'd gone to hear about the BT Home Hub 4, the latest in broadband technology. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The Lost Valley of London – Trinity Buoy Wharf & Lighthouse

  I have just found a fantastic video made by a fellow London explorer about a part of London I have yet to visit.This fun fact-laden documentary is part history... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Summer Tumblr Event at The Garden Museum This Sunday

  

  Next to Lambeth Palace, where Lambeth Bridge meets the Albert Embankment you will find the horticultural gem that is The Garden Museum. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Whitecross Street Party

  

  Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.Two days of creative stuff – art, music, stalls, entertainment, plus lots of lovely food and drink. I will be trading there o... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Camden Lock Live – a Free Event

  

  Tomorrow see the first of Camden Lock's boutique urban festivals.There will be a lot of what you'd expect from Camden Lock plus plenty more – special bars (inc ... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The Black Cat Cabaret at Café De Paris

  

  From the ridiculous to the sublime... After the torture that was The London Dungeon (see previous post!), I needed a lift, so hurrah for this fabulous show in... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The London DUNG-eon

  

  Last Thursday I went to the new London Dungeon tourist attraction at County Hall. Those of you who know me will already be thinking, "You went WHERE?! You? Why? Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Mobile Phone Etiquette

  

  There was an item on the news this morning about cashiers in supermarkets refusing to serve customers who are talking on their mobile phones. They say it's rude. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS