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Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London
Written by Viator, April 2012
On February 6, 1952 King George VI died (the king featured in the
film The King’s Speech) and his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, became
Queen. 60 years later we are celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. ...
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Chelsea Flower Show
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
England ’s largest
horticultural extravaganza, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, previously
known as the Great Spring Show, is one of the world’s most famous flower
shows, drawing in gardening ...
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Christmas in England
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
The image of a snow-covered Victorian London as immortalized in Charles Dickens’s famous novel ‘A Christmas Carol’ has long been the blueprint for English Christmas traditions, with carol singers, ...
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Guy Fawke’s Night in England
Written by Viator, September 2012
“Remember, remember the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot.” So goes the famous British rhyme, a reminder of the fateful ...
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The British Grand Prix in England
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2012
From July 6th until July 8th this year, the green and pleasant lands of Northamptonshire, England will rumble to the sound of Formula One cars racing it out in the British Grand Prix. This is one of ...
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The Leeds Festival
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
With the UK’s biggest festival, Glastonbury, on its biennial hiatus, its up to the Leeds and Reading Festivals to fly the flag for England’s rock scene in 2012 and with a line-up that reads like a ...
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6 Christmas Things To Do in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, November 2012
There’s a myriad of festive fun to be had in London this Christmas, but to get you started, here are a few suggestions. 1) Christmas lights: London’s shimmering decorations are some of the best in ...
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Attending the Ascot Races near London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2012
Horse-racing at Royal Ascot is one of the most important social, fashion and sporting events of the year in England. First run in 1711 under the auspice of Queen Anne, tradition continues with a ...
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Carols at St Martin in the Field
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
One of my favorite churches in London is St Martin in the Fields. It sits on the edge of Trafalgar Square opposite the National Gallery and it’s so pretty and, to me, just so London. Probably ...
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Charles Dickens' Birthday
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
Whether we know it or not, we’ve all grown up on the writings of Charles Dickens, one of London’s most famous chroniclers. He wrote The Christmas Carol, inventing Scrooge and the ghosts of ...
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Chelsea Flower Show
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2011
A major event on the London calendar each year is the Chelsea Flower Show. This year it runs from May 24 -28. I went to the show for the first time a few years ago because a friend had free tickets. ...
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Christmas Tours in London
Written by Viator, November 2012
Celebrate Christmas this year with Viator and see the top London attractions sparkle away from the crowds! London’s spectacular Christmas lights cast a spell over the city’s landmarks throughout the ...
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London 2012 Festival
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2012
London 2012 is not just about running fast and jumping high, there’s also a Cultural Olympiad with nearly 3 months of events across the country. Plays, literature, comedy, fashion, music, film, food ...
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London Film Festival
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, October 2011
Roll out the red carpet - the London Film Festival has arrived! The London Film Festival is a wonderful opportunity to see the extraordinary range of film making today - over 200 films from ...
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London Open House Weekend and Thames Festival!
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, September 2011
Do you like looking around places usually closed to the public? Well London is the place for you on the 17th and 18th September as we enjoy the annual Open House Weekend . From ...
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