Here comes the rain – enjoying London on a rainy day

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paris
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It’s raining in London – not that unusual an event. What to do? The picnic in the park will have to be postponed, and the outdoor concert is a washout. All is not lost however, as London is full of … Continue reading →

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Play the piano at the City of London Festival

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Paris
City of London Festival

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This year’s City of London Festival kicked off in quirky style with a piano salute to Australian composer Percy Grainger. The festival’s street pianos, dotted across the Square Mile for anyone to play, were brought together for a celebration of … Continue reading →

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5 free things to do in London – July 2011

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Paris
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1 July Canada Day Canadians in London should head to Trafalgar Square for the largest Canada Day celebrations outside Canada’s borders. Trafalgar Square, 10.30am – 10 pm. 26 June – 16 July City of London Festival The City of London … Continue reading →

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Discover Shakespeare’s London

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Paris
Image: Shakespeare First Folio

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There’s more to the City of London than temples to finance. It’s the oldest part of London, for one thing, complete with remnants of Roman wall. It was also home to William Shakespeare for much of his working life in … Continue reading →

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Museums at Night 2011 – London Transport Museum opens late

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Paris
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“I have always thought that the substitution of the internal combustion engine for the horse marked a very gloomy milestone in the progress of mankind.” .                Winston Churchill, 1954 Given what we now know about the not so humble internal … Continue reading →

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