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When we think of the great ancient cities we usually conjure up images of Mesopotamia or Egypt. Until recently I had not come across the Indus Valley civilisation . This was a society that created cities to rival the other great civilisations. The civilisation goes back to around 3,300 BC, with its height between 2,600... Read More »
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in the United Kingdom. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605. Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives that the plotters had placed... Read More »
Walk freely down Oxford Street as it becomes a pedestrian only zone from 4th November. It becomes a family orientated playground before the lights go on by this years star. No tickets needed. Make this a start to your Christmas countdown. This years event is partnered by the childrens charity NSPCC. Grab yourselv a bargain... Read More »
It is wonderful to see the iconic building of the Natural History Museum as the nights draw in with the seasonal setting of the ice rink. Available from; 25th October-9th December. Spend a magical evening skating on the ice as the sun sets and the fairy lights take over. After you’ve been skating there’s a... Read More »
Blackheath has the great advantage that it is still free in an era that has seen cuts to council budgets. It is back this year to light up the skies on Saturday November 3rd. It starts at 8pm. Spend a great day there. There is a funfair from 12 noon and a variety of food... Read More »
The Ally Pally fireworks display has been going for over 150 year now. It’s a great spot to watch a fantastic display with the panaramic view of London in the background. Grab yourself some street food and craft beer whilst you watch. Tickets for Saturday 3rd November are sold out already for this popular display... Read More »
Decorated Easter Eggs Easter eggs are decorated chicken eggs either dyed or painted; a modern custom is to have chocolate eggs wrapped in colourful foil such as kinder surprise, or plastic eggs filled with sweets and candy. The Easter Bunny is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs.... Read More »
Osterley Park and House in London is hosting Jurassic Kingdom Where Chinese made animatronics Dinosaurs Come To Life, this is the UK Tour Debut in London. Launched on the 1st April 2017 and closing on the 17th April 2017 before embarking on a UK wide multi-city tour. Jurassic Kingdom, is an astonishing outdoor dinosaur event... Read More »
From Monday 10th to Thursday 13th April between 11am and 5pm you can enjoy a free Easter egg treasure trail at Canary Wharf shopping centre. Collect 5 different Easter egg colours throughout the shopping centre and then collect your big gold chocolate coin in Jubilee Place (floor -2). Spoiler alert, looking at the image above,... Read More »
Why not visit the FREE Hyde Park Winter Wonderland? There is a huge number of wooden X-mas stalls and plenty of entertainment for kids and adults. This X-mas Amusement and Market started in 2006 and it is celebrating its 10 year as you may have noticed from the various posters from inside London’s Tube. A... Read More »
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