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Archive for January, 2007

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Big Ben


Some of you may not know that Big Ben is actually called the Clock Tower and is commonly called Big Ben because of the large bell in the tower. Located next to the houses of parliament, it is reachable by tube (Westminster, Victoria) or by a number of buses, including the 24, which runs from Pimlico to Camden, hitting Westminster, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, and Tottenham Court Road. It ...

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

The best view in London


The best view in London is at the top of Primrose hill in Regents Park, immortalized in songs by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fatboy Slim. The nearest tube is Regents Park, accessible via the Bakerloo line. For the biggest wow factor, don't look back until you've reached the top. The view of the city skyline is spectacular. Combine this trip with a visit to Camden Market, an eclectic ...

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

The infamous circle line pub crawl


There are a large number of Kiwis in London, and once a year they gather at Paddington tube station to celebrate Waitangi day. The celebration begins at 10, with the crowds disembarking at every stop on the circle line to have a pint at the nearest pub. Most people hardly make it past Temple station. At Westminster, there is a traditional New Zealand dance. So if you're up for a ...

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Valentine's Day at Conran Restaurants



This Valentine's Day, a number of Conran Restaurants are providing the ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two with complimentary wine or Champagne. Participating restaurants include the following:

Bluebird, Blueprint Cafe, Cantina del Ponte, Butlers Wharf Chop House, Coq D'Argent, Le Pont de la Tour, Floridita, Orrery, Quaglino's, Sartoria, Plateau, Almeida, Paternoster Chop House, and Restaurant Sauterelle.

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Fab Feb exhibition sale at EXHIBIT



Exhibit
Exhibition – Arts & Crafts – Unique Furniture – Books
FAB SALE
3rd Feb – 10th March 07
20 Goswell Road
London EC1M 7AA
 EXHIBIT is hosting a selling exhibition, Hybrid, an eclectic collection of unique colonial art objects and furniture, presenting a hybrid of British colonial influence and contemporary interpretation.
 Most pieces date from the British colonial period (c.1824-19 8) and are made of seasoned solid teak wood. At ...

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Piada is a brilliant choice for lunch



“Italian slow food, fast & fresh!”  That’s the motto for Piada, a lunch spot on St John St near Farringdon station.  Piada gets its name from the unique type of flatbread used to make their yummy sandwiches.  The flatbread – a sort of mix between a crepe and a tortilla - is traditionally from Romagna on Italy’s northeast coast.  Made fresh for you, the piada is in filled with a handful ...

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Upcoming Designer Womenswear Sale



DWS Womenswear Sale

Friday 2 February - Sunday 4 February
DESIGNER WAREHOUSE SALES
45 Balfe Street
London N1 9EF
Nearest Tube: KING'S CROSS (2 MINUTES)
Admission:  £2

For more information
Tel: +44(0) 20 7837 3322 �
Fax: +44(0) 20 7837 5544
Email: info@designerwarehousesales.com
Web: www.designerwarehousesales.com 

"Best Designer Discount Outlet" - Independent on Sunday

Expect:  AGNES B ALLEGRA HICKS ALLY CAPELLINO AMANDA WAKELEY ANN-LOUISE ROSWALD APANAGE ARMANI BALLANTINE BETTY JACKSON BRAEZ CACHERAL CALVIN ...

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Free and nearly free in London



Coming to London and on a budget? 

Check out LondonFreeList which, "lists all the events and attractions in London that you don't need much money to go to."  Everything on LondonFreeList is either free or costs no more than £3 maximum.  With one thousand daily entries, it's certainly worth a look, even if you're not on a budget!   

www.londonfreelist.com

Monday, January 29th, 2007

For the ladies that love to shop


If you've already hit up the famous Oxford Street, try something new! Carnaby Street has a lot to offer, including big brand names like Diesel and Miss 60, but also specialty stores like B Never Too Busy To B Beautiful, a Lush Cosmetics owned boutique that sells natural make-up and perfume. Indulge yourself with a free in-store makeover with some vibrant colours and enjoy the decadent boudoir-esque decor. Head for ...

Monday, January 29th, 2007

London Attractions - The London Eye


Opened to the public in March 2000, the London Eye is now recognised as possibly the best attraction in the city. It is located on the South Bank, and provides unrivalled views of the capital. It has gone some way to erasing the memory of the dreaded Millennium Dome, introduced at around the same time, the mention of which is enough to bring some Londoners out in a cold sweat....