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Irving Street – The Saturday Street
The Saturday Street is our weekly series in which we unlock the stories behind the names of London's famous thoroughfares. It's compiled by London Walks guide... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Wimbledon Men's Singles Title
The Great Fred Perry… Fred Perry was the last British man to win the Wimbledon singles title, back in 1936. The sports clothing brand that bears his name was... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS -
Friday is Rock'n'Roll London Day
An American In London… In November 1962 Bob Dylan played his first British gig at the King and Queen pub in Fitzrovia. The performance is the stuff of rock... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Wimbledon Etiquette
Royal Wimbledon… In his role as President, the Duke of Kent (the Queen’s cousin) made a change in etiquette at the famously traditional tennis tournament. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS -
Our Favourite Shops No.15
Every Thursday we bring you The Daily Constitutional guide to the best of London shopping – independent, one man- and one-woman bands, unique boutiques, singula... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Nightly London Photo Blog
Welcome to The Nightly London Photoblog at The Daily Constitutional. We’ve been walking and blogging all day, and there’s time for just one last look at London... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Wimbledon - Fit For A King
God Serve The King… In 1926 Prince Albert (later Duke of York, later still King George VI, he of the now famous stutter) competed at Wimbledon. Partnering L. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS -
Wimbledon: It's A London Thing
Wimbledon. It’s A London Thing. Why do I, a Londoner, end up watching it on TV every year? Okay, tickets are tough to come by and the annual ballot is vastly... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, SPORTS, TENNIS, TRAVEL -
Happy 4th Of July!
It’s the 4th of July – Happy Independence Day to all our many American London Walkers! To celebrate both the 4th of July (and The Championships at Wimbledon) ou... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS -
Wimbledon: Ginny Ginny Ginny!
Best Of British… Virginia Wade was the last British player to win a singles title at Wimbledon – back in 1977. It marked the 100th anniversary of The... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS -
London Bridges No.2: London Bridge
London Bridge Built: 1973 Designed By: Lord Holford (architect) and Mott, Hay and Anderson (engineers) Connects: The City of London (North) with Southwark... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 TRAVEL -
Wimbledon: Rain Stops Play? NEVER!
It’s week two of Wimbledon 2012 – and as I type, Djokovic and Troicki are slugging it out on Centre Court.The roof is on, keeping the rain off proceedings, but... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TENNIS, TRAVEL -
Wimbledon: Strawberries & Cream
Strawberries and Cream… the traditional tucker of the Wimbledon Championships is strawberries and cream. An estimated 28,000 kilos of strawberries are consumed... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TENNIS, TRAVEL -
In & Around London... Yanks on Plaques for the 4th of July!
Monday is mute on the London Walks Blog (well, almost mute) – because Monday is the day when we post five images captured in and around London by London Walks... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Graffiti Knitting!
Graffiti Knitting… whodunnknit? Something's happening to our traditional red phone boxes. See more at whodunnknit.com. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Poppies Fill the Sky
The D.C's Adam writes… Yesterday in central London, Her Majesty the Queen unveiled the new memorial to WWII Bomber Command. As part of the ceremony, a... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
On This Day In History… The British Are Coming!
Even though he’s off on his travels, LW’s David keeps in touch with The D.C. With his mind on the run-up to both the Olympic Games and the 4th of July, he weigh... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Friday Is Rock'n'Roll London Day
On This Day in Rock’n’Roll History… Keith Richards spends the night at Wormwood Scrubs prison… in West London, following a guilty verdict in the infamous... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Wimbledon: White Is The Colour
Any color you like as long as it’s white… It is a Wimbledon tradition that the players compete in white. Coloured piping or trim is permissible, but the... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS -
Just Hanging Around in London
Here’s LW’s Richard III… (no, that’s not him hanging in a basket from the crane, but we really wouldn’t put it passed him). On second thoughts, perhaps it's Mar... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL