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History, Art, cultureand everything inbetween

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The Story of the Balham Bomb: The London Blitz

During World War II, London witnessed a series of devastating bombings as part of the Blitz, and one of the most tragic incidents occurred in the South London area of Balham on October 14, 1940. That evening, a 1,400kg bomb struck close to United Dairies on Balham High Road, causing immense destruction

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The Brutal Truth of Oranges and Lemons Say the Bells of St Clement's

As you stroll through the bustling streets of 18th-century London, you discover a fragment of history at every turn - ancient buildings narrating tales as old as time. While navigating through the mazes of London's landmarks, your senses are caught by the tantalizing aroma of oranges and lemons that waft through the air, guiding you to one of the many vibrant markets scattered throughout the city.

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Exploring London’s Classic Car Show

The London Classic Car Show has the look and feel of a motoring event that has been running since the 1960s, but in fact, no. The classic car event started in 2015 and has done well to rapidly grow in size and popularity ever since. In 2018, the show ran across 4 days, occupying the a large part of the Excel Arena. Recreating a classic californian feel drag strip as the centre piece, where 60 chosen classic cars rolled down the car version of the catwalk.

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Marc Bolan: Young Life in Hackney

Marc Bolan was a British musician, singer, and guitarist. He is best known as the founder, frontman, and driving force behind the legendary glam rock band T. Rex. Bolan, who was born Mark Feld in 1947 in London, was characterized by his passion for music, his unique artistic vision, and his ability to capture the spirit of the times in his music.

London's Green Spaces

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Hampton Court Festive Fayre stalls that took part

The weekend event took place on the 6-8th of December 2019.  We know many of our readers are overseas or out of town. Many couldn’t make it due to the weather or rail strikes. Others are planning on visiting a similar event in the future. We have listed many of

Exploring the flavours of London’s Chinese food scene

The Chinese New year main evening meal is a very important time as the family gets together over traditional symbolic dishes. Why not Let the Chinese New Year begin with Lettuce! Another thing you will see in London’s China Town and in China is the hanging lettuce suspended by a

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