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Dazzlingly Brilliant Burlesque Shows in London

Looking for the best burlesque and cabaret shows in London? Discover these dazzlingly decadent destinations.  Burlesque and cabaret have bedded themselves as a core part of London’s nightlife scene and it’s easy to see why. The glitz, glamour, smooth voices and top-class choreography make for a sensory extravaganza.  The capital city boasts several top-class burlesque …

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History Heaven! London’s Historic Buildings to Open to the Public for Heritage Open Days 2023

For nine days in September you can explore historic London locations totally free. Ever wondered what’s behind that locked door? Who lived in that creepy old house? Us too. No doubt then that we’re all pretty excited to hear that Heritage Open Days has announced its return for 2023.  What’s Heritage Open Days we hear …

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Radical! Never Before Seen Images of London’s Skate Scene to Show at a New Exhibition of the Sport’s Evolution

Unseen photography of London’s skate scene on show at an exhibition of British skateboarding. An exhibition of the best of British skateboarding is set to hit London on the 17th of August. London Calling! is being hailed as a tribute to a skate scene that rivalled even that of California in the 70s – the …

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Visiting the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology: Bloomsbury’s Secret Museum

The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is packed with treasures of the ancient world. Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip. London has no shortage of free museums for you to choose from – but sometimes the smaller gems get overlooked in the stampede to see big names. Forget the packed Egyptian …

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Tfl Has Announced It Will Be Renaming London’s Overground Lines

TfL have announced plans to rename London Overground lines.  We’ve all been there. Riding the overground to somewhere in East London, ending up God knows where. Thankfully the confusion around the giant tangle of orange on the London Overground maps will soon be no more. TfL have said they’ve hatched plans to rename each line …

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St. Paul’s Will Be Transformed with a Massive New Public Square – Here’s Everything You Need to Know

New plans will turn roads to the north of St. Paul’s into a huge new public plaza. The City of London, and more specifically St. Paul’s, are going to be given a brand new public square. The news comes as The City of London Corporation has recently approved proposals for a £16 million plan to …

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Rule, Britannia! BBC Proms Returns to The Royal Albert Hall in 2023 With a Stellar Line-Up

The world’s greatest classical music festival returns to London this summer – these are The Proms events you do not want to miss. We don’t mean to brag, but London is a hella cool city.  Don’t believe us? Take the fact that the city has managed to take a series of classical music concerts (which …

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Art After Dark Returns for More Late-Night Exhibition Hopping

Major London galleries running a late series for the return of Art After Dark.  Art enthusiasts will be excited to hear news of the return of Art After Dark – the calendar event for late-night exhibition hopping. Running on June 29th and 30th the event sees The National Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts …

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What’s It Like Being a Property Guardian in London?

What is property guardianship in London? We take a deep dive into guardianships. Are they worth living in?   You might have heard of property guardianships. They’re a way of renting that’s been coming to the fore recently as a response to both the cost of living and the housing crisis – a cheap way to …

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Brilliant Outdoor Cinemas in London

Ready to catch a film in one of London’s outdoor cinemas? Of course, you are – these are our favourites. We’ll make a bold statement. Outdoor cinemas in London are one of the great joys of summer.  Whether you’re watching classics in an open-air cinema in your local London park, or drinking cocktails at an …

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