London Calling
Star attraction There is a very interesting building just off Trafalgar Square with some truly stellar connections. Oceanic House is behind the Canadian High Commission and stares out along Pall
London Calling – Go Ape!
London Zoo is the worldâs oldest scientific zoo, having opened on April 27, 1828 and it is home to some 17,500 creatures. Many of the larger animals have moved to
London Calling – Trains, drains and automobiles!
Flushed away By the middle of the 19th century, London was very smelly indeed. Little thought had been given to sanitation as the capital expanded and even the residents of
Hannibal, Kubrick and Harry Potter
The Silence of the Lambs Allens of Mayfair was one of the most famous butcherâs shops in London. Having opened its doors in 1830, it was also the capitalâs oldest
Forget it brother, you can go it alone?
Only hardened fans of The Clash will recognise this title as another line from the punk bandâs 1979 hit âLondon Callingâ. This might all change though, following the Brexit vote
London Calling – Should I stay or should I go now?
What would Paddington Bear think? In the very road where Mr Gruber has his antique shop, a new hotel is about to open dedicated entirely to gin! Not only has
Beyond the streets of London
Keep on running As London shivered through April, once again the fantastic annual Virgin Money London Marathon saw thousands of people take to the streets in the largest single charity
Record-breaking LondonâŠin more ways than one
Old man river Many cities are defined by the river that runs through them and nowhere is this more true than with the mighty Thames. The many bridges and meandering
London Calling – Shine a Light
To brighten up those dark winter nights, an organisation called Artichoke, backed by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, brought light to the city streets last month. Still glowing from the
Christmas in the capital
Every year Christmas in London gets bolder and brasher â and starts earlier! From October onwards shops are filled with decorations and the Christmas music begins its loop. But there