London is a sprawling metropolis, a huge city that stretches for mile upon mile on either side of the River Thames, where millions of people live and many millions more tourists visit each year. London can be a challenge to navigate. Even if it’s not your first time visiting the capital, it can be difficult […]
Shoreditch is London’s classic entertainment district, a historic part of the city that has been the domain of theatregoers and play lovers since the days when Shakespeare first began holding performances in the 16th century. These days the scene might be a little different, but the heart and soul of Shoreditch have never really changed. […]
The London Eye is one of the British capital’s most enduring attractions. Built in the year 2000 to celebrate the start of the new millennium and to represent a modern London, in the two decades since it opened the London Eye has become an icon of the city’s skyline. It’s an unmistakable landmark, and it’s […]
England has a long history when it comes to mazes. These mind-boggling attractions have for centuries amused, confused and baffled those brave enough to enter their twists and turns. A maze is designed to confuse and to entertain, and they became popular amongst royalty and the rich in the 16th century. Indeed, many of the […]
St Paul’s Cathedral is easily one of the most recognisable landmarks on the London skyline, as the historic church and its iconic dome rise high in the centre of the city. The cathedral has been the focus of Christianity in London since the 6th century AD. However, St Paul’s went through many different designs and […]
Since the 1930s when there were over 35,000 fish and chip shops in the UK, trends in takeaway food have definitely changed. Now, with about 10,500 chippies in the UK there are more opportunities to try other types of takeaway food. But, let’s be honest, nothing beats fish and chips. Even just reading about them […]
