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St Paul's
The Stone Gallery (casts a shadow) The Dome is St. Paul’s most recognisable feature and soars over the Alta, ceremonial centre of worship within the Cathedral. Sir Christopher
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London Events
The 2020 Lord Mayor’s Show has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Subsequently, incumbent Lord Mayor William Russell will keep the title until November 2021. William
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Recent posts
The largest tour boat operator on the River Thames returns to service ( with Social distancing measures in place ) on 4th July after a break due to
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Christmas in London
On Christmas Eve a Smithfield tradition will take place outside the historic meat market buildings. Harts of Smithfield Charterhouse Street will be closed to traffic to allow the
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Christmas in London
Christmas is a great time of year to be in London. The varied entertainment over the festive season such as Christmas Markets, Carol Concerts, Ice Skating
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City of London
The Future City of London Skyline Take a look at the new architecture planned for the City of London, whilst musing at how the old and new buildings exist
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London Markets
Celebrating one and a half Centuries of the New Smithfield Market buildings, which in common with the City of London’s other Victorian market buildings Billingsgate and Leadenhall was designed by
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London Markets
Visiting Smithfield Meat Market: Many people are unaware that this unique shopping experience is open to the general public. Smithfield is Britain’s largest wholesale meat market and where
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Latest News
A relatively modern addition to the Cathedral is the American Memorial Chapel. The Chapel commemorates the 28,000 American servicemen and women killed whilst based in Britain
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City Pubs
Fancy a classic London Pub Crawl? Join me and discover London’s amazing past as we seek out those elusive historic and quirky drinking dens hidden in the maze of ancient
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