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Novelty Automation: The Tiny London Museum Dedicated to Eccentric Arcade Games

Heard of Novelty Automation? This weird interactive museum in London is filled with arcade games… But they’re not quite what you would expect. Words by Sam Reid If you’re looking for an art installation that’s actually entertaining, Novelty Automation might be for you.  It’s an arcade inspired by late Victorian technology, but the pieces aren’t …

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London Literature Festival Heads Back to the Southbank This Month

The Southbank’s much-loved London Literature Festival is back from the 20th-30th October 2022. Here’s what you need to know. So, What Exactly is The London Literature Festival All About? Well basically a bunch of the world’s literary figures, or other important people who happen to have written books pop into town and give talks.  There’s …

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9 Totally-Indulgent Sweet Shops in London

Looking for the best sweet shops in London? From traditional corner shops to wacky candy havens, these are the top spots in the capital. No matter how old you are, there’s something incredibly exciting about wandering into a sweet shop in search of your favourite sweet treats. The smell, the excitement in the air, the …

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London’s Japan Week is Back For 2022. Here’s Why You Should Get Excited

Get ready to celebrate all things Japanese this week in London at the UK’s largest Japanese festival – Japan Week.  From the 26th of October until the 1st of November the capital will be graced with a whole host of events championing Japanese food, drink, and culture.  The Japan Week Festival is collaborating with Lexus …

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Where to Go in London for Inspiring Talks and Lectures

Ready to listen to some big brains and big ideas? Here’s where you can go for inspiring talks and lectures in London.  “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” – Albert Einstein  The big man said it, now y’all hear it. There’s so much to learn, and so much of it …

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12 Surreal Places in London That Verge on the (Brilliantly) Bizarre

Ready to discover the most surreal places in London? Head to these spots for a dose of the bizarre.  Starting to feel like you don’t get out of the city enough? Sometimes you don’t have to look too far for an otherworldly experience. The capital  is full of places that don’t (or shouldn’t) feel real. …

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Fairgame: The New Giant Funfair for Adults in Canary Wharf

Fairgame – a new giant adult funfair (and no, that doesn’t mean it’s X rated) has opened in Canary Wharf and… it’s wild.  Fairgame: The Gist  Essentially Fairgame is a 20,000sq ft of fairground games and activities aimed at adults. By that we mean it’s highly competitive, booze-fueled madness.  This, just so you know, is …

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