London Expert: Gavin
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London Expert: Gavin
Meet Gavin Webb, Viator’s local expert in London and a highly rated licensed private tour guide. A certified London Blue Badge Tour Guide, Gavin is not only qualified to lead you around the city, but also enthusiastic about showing you his hometown. He was even named “Best Over-all Site Guide 2005″! Learn More about Gavin
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May142012
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in London
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Location: London
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The first weekend in June promises to be a very special one as the country celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Apr102012
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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Location: London
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On February 6, 1952
Feb082012
Following the Footsteps of Charles Dickens
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Location: London
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“I know I have lounged about the streets, insufficiently and unsatisfactorily fed. I know that, but for the mercy of God, I might easily have been, for any care that was taken of me, a little robber or a little vagabond” - Charles Dickens
Jan092012
London in 2012
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Location: London
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2012 promises to be an exciting year for London. The New Year began with the familiar sounds of the chimes of Big Ben, followed by a spectacular firework display over the River Thames. But there is even more to look forward to!
Nov222011
Christmas Lights in London
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Location: London
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The Christmas lights have been switched on in Oxford Street to add some festive cheer to the dark nights. It’s starting to be Christmastime in London and there is rarely a more enchanting time to visit London as the shops make a special effort with imaginative window displays to entice you in and there are festive events taking place throughout the city.
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Oct192011
London Film Festival
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Location: London
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Roll out the red carpet - the 55th London Film Festival has arrived!
Sep162011
Sep022011
London Open House Weekend and Thames Festival!
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Location: London
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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 government offices like the ornate Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to financial institutions such as Lloyds of London, the doors are open to welcome you in. There are surprises too – architects’ studios, eco-buildings, even ordinary people’s extraordinary homes. Over 700 buildings open to the public for one weekend and it is all free!
Jul082011
London Takes Centre Stage
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Location: London
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With the long summer evenings, London is a great place to enjoy its world famous theatre outdoors. The atmospheric Regent’s Park Theatre presents acclaimed productions to a delighted audience sitting in an amphitheatre surrounded by trees as the sun slowly sinks. The woodland setting is magical for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream, but also works well for this year’s unsettling Lord of the Flies. If you are looking for something lighter whilst you sip your Pimms, then how about Gershwin’s Crazy for You?
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Jun132011
Pirates of London
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Location: London
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As cinema goers flock to see the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film and thrill to the latest exploits of Captain Jack Sparrow, I wonder how many will think about London’s connections to pirates!
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May022011
Royal Wedding: The Eyes of the World on London
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Location: London
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“I WAS GLAD” the choir sang as Catherine Middleton entered Westminster Abbey to marry her prince – a sentiment echoed not just in Britain but around the world as 2 billion people watched the Royal Wedding. She left the Abbey to the stirring sounds of Walton’s Crown Imperial as a princess and the new Duchess of Cambridge.
Apr062011
Londoner's Guide to the Royal Wedding
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Location: London
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London is getting ready for the event of the year – the marriage of the Queen’s eldest grandson and second in line to the throne, to a “commoner” on 29th April at Westminster Abbey.
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Mar092011
London Sculpture
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Location: London
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London’s Royal Academy is showing a major new exhibition on Modern British Sculpture. It is a great opportunity to see major works by the likes of Epstein, Moore, Hepworth, Caro and Hirst all under one roof.
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Mar092011
London as a Film Set
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Location: London
My Review: hi, Yes I always try to include references to films made in London on my tours, and some clients request film related tours. You can find more information on what I offer at: best wishes,
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Gavin
Professional London Tour Guide
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Much has been made of the phenomenal success of the King’s Speech. It is an excellent film with fine performances from Colin Firth as the stuttering King George VI (the present Queen’s father) and Geoffrey Rush as the speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
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