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"Positive Lives' exhibition 2006-12-29 21:24:57 . No matter where you stay. I always thought: it doesn`t concern me..but it`s not true.
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Tower of London 2006-11-30 19:54:32
The Tower
of London was founded in the 11th century. Since then it has been a fortress, the royal palace, a prison, a menagerie and a place of execution. Nowadays, the Tower is home to the famous Beefeater guards. The Beefeater guards the Tower, the Crown Jewels, and offer tours of the Tower. Visiting London you must see Traitors Gate on the River Thames, the White Tower and the Royal Armouries and the Tower’s ravens.
CAPITAL WOMAN 2007 2007-03-02 16:48:36 Capitalwoman is an inspiring, entertaining and informative free event for London’s women. It’s a chance for women of all backgrounds and ages to have a say in the way the capital is run. This year’s programme includes - in addition to a wide and inspiring range of speakers - new workshops, entertainment, and exhibitors.
The conference takes place in central London, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster. Admission is free but you do need to register in advance. It`s a great opportunity to share your ideas, plans an so on:) I was there last year with my sister - very interesting experience.
Joseph Turner 2007-03-06 14:27:13 Joseph Turner
was an English impressionist. He painted many paintings. He became famous as the subject of two paintings : at the Battle of Trafalgar the other showing her being towed to the breaker’s yard in 1838.
Personally, Temeraire is the painting I like the most. It was 98-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy.
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Museum of London 2007-03-12 23:03:24 If you’re interested in London’s history then this is the place to visit. The museum has seven permanent galleries displaying just some of the amazing wealth of material in their collections. You can learn about London from the days when the whole population would fit on one double decker bus! Make sure you see the Lord Mayor’s Coach, which was built in 1757 and is still used every year for the Lord Mayor’s Show. Museum
of London consist of:
* Museum of London Visitor Information
* Museum of London Photo Gallery
* Museum of London: Medieval London AD410-1558 Photo Gallery
— fun time , finally— 2007-03-21 15:18:27 Finally I have my holidays! I am visiting Amsterdam this week. Hope to have a lot of fun:) with friends.
Travel adventure will be started!:)
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Tongues On Fire 2007-03-30 14:38:24 Tongues On Fire is a festival celebrating the excellence, performance and achievements of Asian women in cinema, charms moviegoers at London’s ICA.
The festival presents works by both Asian men and women in Britain and abroad, profiling films which challenge the mainstream ideology and mythology surrounding Asian women in society. As well as showcasing the varied and often controversial works produced by Asian female artists.
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LLGFF Film Festival 2007-04-10 11:15:14 London’s annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
is dedicated to promoting sexual diversity.
The festival offers more than 200 titles. It attracts an audience of more than 20,000.
The programme is currently divided into few sections: Galas, Panorama, Shorts Showcase, Retrospectives and Special Focus Events, attracting a wide range of international artists and delegate.
Al Hambra project 2007-04-25 11:25:23 An educational tile making project created by children from six London schools. It`s located on the second floor.
The process of creating these pieces used the theory and practice of lattice pattern tiling as an aid to the study of symmetry, as required by the national curriculum, as an introduction to elements of art and craft.
It`s worth visiting.
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection 2007-05-07 16:40:20 The largest ever exhibition of iconic duo Gilbert and George. They have been creating art together since 1967 and the show explores their unique legacy. At Tate Modern until 7 May.
Detail of Caravaggio, The calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, c.1602-06. Copyright The Royal
Collection 2007, HM Queen Elizabeth II
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“Buddy” 2007-05-24 09:17:12 &ldquo
;Buddy
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; is performed in Duchess theatre. Director of the performance is Rob Bettinson. “Buddy” has been seen by over 18 million people to date, this multi award winning show follows the tragically short life of Buddy Holly from his first recording contract through to his move to New York and concluding with the fatal tour of Mid-West America.
The director of the play is Noel Coward. Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate, has just moved to this neighbourhood as he desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his ever-elusive purpose in life.
A tiny bank balance, the distraction of a busty blonde and a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbours lead Princeton on a hilarious story of self-discovery. Life may suck on Avenue Q but being jobless, homeless, politically incorrect, having sex (whether hetero, homo or porno… and that’s just the puppets) are just some of the topics featured in the terrific songs of this show.
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Hyde Park 2007-06-28 05:02:00 Hyde Park - is the most prominent and famous London park. Surrounded from north with area plenty of youth hotels and hostels including Whiteleys shopping centre, with American Embassy, Bond Street, the Intercontinental hotel from east, this park has the best London location from where you can reach main shopping areas.
Being 360 acres in size it can take some time to cross it over. In summer time there is an option of renting a small boat and gently paddling in the lake, having refreshing drink or maybe fishing in certain allocated places.
It`s also wonderful place for roller - skaters. At the Speakers Corner you are free to scream at the whole wide world or have normal debate with strangers about topics that interest you. If you would like to pay tribute to late Princess Diana, you should see Kensington Palace, which is a part of it.
About The Saatchi Gallery 2007-07-15 18:25:11 The Saatchi Gallery
- an impressive and unique houses. It`s one of the most influential collections of contemporary art in London.
It displays works from an array of national and international sculptors, painters, photographers, and multimedia artists, many who have never before been seen in London.
The Saatchi Gallery prides itself on supporting new and previously unexhibited artists and in this way acts as a springboard for their careers.
Gay Friendly Restaurants in London 2007-07-27 03:37:13 The gay scene in London is legendary. In fact it has developed at such a rate that it is now considered the gay capital of Europe. Stroll around any one of London’s gay neighbourhoods - Vauxhall, Soho, Islington, Hoxton- and you are bound to discover some restaurant gems.
There`s a few great restaurants where you can feel comfortable.
Balans Cafe -A real institution, the Soho branch at Balans has become a hotspot for visitors from around the world. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, the food is well priced but it’s the location – bang in the middle of happening Old Compton Street - that really attracts the crowd.
First Out Cafe - A cosy and very popular restaurant in St Giles Street, the First Out Café claims to be the first gay café in the West End. As well as serving delicious vegetarian food, First Out also hosts exhibitions and party nights.
Coffee, Cake and Kink - The coffee is fairtrade and freshly roasted, the cakes are homemade and delicious and the kink com Read more:Friendly
Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel 2007-08-06 02:44:26 Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
is a place where the atmosphere of quiet, calm, and efficient service is more reminiscent of a private club than an international 4 star luxury hotel in Central London.
The guest rooms and deluxe suites combine superb facilities with relaxing surroundings: the Library, Butlers Restaurant, the light and airy Conservatory and the intimate bar cater for every culinary whim or inclination; make a restaurant reservation online.
All, in the vibrant centre of town just a short stroll from Bond Street, the perfect location from which to experience London.
Rooms are very comfortable with a great air conditioning. Restaurant is worth recommending as well, delicious meals plus the silver service, presentation and attention to detail can make this a truly enjoyable evening.
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YoRk CiTy 2007-08-17 13:45:06 York is a marvellous historical city. At all four gateways, you can climb your way up and walk over the city wall. Although it is the most complete city wall of the UK, you’ll have to step down sometimes because the wall is not completely intact anymore. However, this can hardly be a problem. When you’ve to get off at Lendal Bridge (one of the three main stretches), you can visit the Museum Gardens with its museum, the St Mary’s Abbey Ruins, the famous Multangular Tower and the nearly adjoining City Art Gallery. To the south, nearby Tower street, climb the stairs to the Clifford’s Tower and visit the Castle Museum. The latter is only one of the many museums in York. A must is, of course, a visit to the York Minster, the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe, surrounded by Dean’s Park, Stone Gate and St William’s College. York is an excellent city to explore on foot and you can easily find you’re way around. Besides that, the city tourist office offers several bus
londonist about Sutton Cemetery 2007-09-20 10:53:11 Londonist has a case of the spookies – deathly headstones in deathly places. More specifically, SuttonCemetery
.
According to This is Local London, bereaved relatives frequenting their loved one’s resting place have been confronted by not-so-subtle wooden support stakes and yellow post-its informing them of the instability of the headstones, which must then either be shored up or replaced. A spokesman from Sutton council explains these actions are a response to the rising number of accidents, including deaths, which have recently resulted from these falling felons. In fact, the issue is so paramount the national Health and Safety Executive has urged all local councils to carry out similar surveys.
Such action has provoked the wrath of relatives though, who contend that nothing is wrong with the headstones. To add further insult to, ahem, injury, those without the correct insurance policy must foot the bill. Unhappy times.
London Cafes 2007-11-03 17:24:26 I f you are lookin for glorious waft of fresh coffee, the smell you expect to find as you wander through a backstreet of Paris, or in an Italian cafe, you must visit ther main streets of London’s Soho.:) Despite wonderful coffees, cafeterias in London offer a wide selection of cakes.
I recommend Caffe Nero. It`s ideal place to rest after a hard days work or shopping. Tasteful decor and a fine choice of beverages make for a positive, appealing experience.
London Eye offers a unique view over London. It`s located opposite the Houses of Parliament, over the River Thames.
To have wonderful panorama of London you should pick a clear day. It`s worth to visit it at night, as well. There are 34 capsules, and “flight” takes about 30 minutes.
Angels:) 2007-12-02 15:22:42 They stand on opposite corners of the west window of St Andrews Church, St Andrews Hill. They started out life in Hatton Garden on the wall of a 17th century school. It must have been a craze at the time as there are two almost identical ones in Greycoat Place, in Victoria. The boy holds a bible in his right hand and a cap in his left. It is said the Charles Dickens who lived and worked locally, would look at the statue and used it as a model for a new novel he was writing Oliver Twist. The girl has a bible in her right hand and what appears to be a shopping bag in the other. She stand looking at the new Sainsbury’s head office at Holborn Circus, which has an express shop inside. She has a look of surprise in her eyes as though she has forgotten to buy something that she needed.
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London’s Hippest Hotels 2008-01-28 02:55:41 London’s hotels are racing to accommodate the millions of tourists that visit the city each year. In 2006, a record 15.2 million people traveled to the U.K
A wide range of chic options from the traditional to the trendy, and rooms for those on a budget as well as those with money to spare.
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