(L)ondon (I)nteresting (A)ctivities
Cavendish Square Gardens, near Oxford Circus, could soon change dramatically. Built in 1717, the little green haven in London’s West End has been offering respite to harried office workers, shoppers and tourists since it opened to the public in the 1970s. […]
It’s the saga that keeps on going: the Overground extension to Surrey Canal Road in south London. TfL first announced plans to extend an Overground line to Bermondsey all the way back in 2009. It was finally approved by Lewisham […]
London isn’t always a joyful place to be. It can have an unfriendly reputation, it drains our bank accounts dry, too many phones get nabbed and it’s often cold, dark and grey. But the city is also full of things that will instantly boost your mood […]
London has thousands of listed buildings and structures. When it comes to just Grade I sites, (never mind Grade II* and Grade II), the capital has more than 9,000 listed structures – ranging from Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral […]
Much is known about London’s elite schools. If you asked someone about the city’s best schools, the names Harrow, Westminster and City of London are likely to come up. But these are all private, fee paying institutions. What about state schools? […]
You’ve seen the city from the top Primrose Hill, watched the sun set from Parliament Hill, taken in the views from the Sky Garden and maybe even looked out for landmarks while riding high above the Thames in the the IFS Cloud Cable Cars. But now, […]
It’s 11pm on a Friday night and I’m walking into one of London’s most historic old cinema buildings. The last time I was here was to see Babylon’s 1920s Hollywood excess unfold on screen. This time it feels like the […]