Today in History (22 April 1509): #HenryVIII succeeded to the throne of England. He is best known for his six marriages and break with the Roman Catholic Church. www.guidelondon.org.uk/blog/british-monarchy/ki...
The #LondonMarathon is this Sunday, 26 April! Whether you’re cheering on runners or planning your day, discover the best spots to stop and catch your breath along the route. www.guidelondon.org.uk/blog/around-london/best-...
Entrance to the #BritishMuseum, housing over 8 million objects including the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, Sutton Hoo Treasure, and the Benin Bronzes.
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From Horizon 22, London's highest FREE viewing platform, a view of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the River Thames.
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Today in History (16 April 1660): Sir Hans Sloane, physician, naturalist, and collector, was born. His vast collection provided the foundation for the British Museum.
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Dripping Hearts Painter Girl” by Unify in Hoxton Square, the first in his Dripping Hearts series. A playful mural of a young girl painting hearts, with beautifully dripping paint.
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Scots Guards on duty at the Tower of London 🇬🇧 One of the British Army’s oldest regiments, they are part of the Household Division and guard royal palaces.
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Today in History (13 April 1953): Ian Fleming published Casino Royale, introducing #JamesBond to the world. Pictured: MI6 Headquarters at Vauxhall Cross, closely linked with Bond’s world.
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Today in History (10 April 1858): Big Ben was cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London. Weighing over 13 tons, it is one of the largest bells in the world.
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Today in History (9 April 1838 ): The National Gallery first opened in Trafalgar Square. Today, its collection contains more than 2,400 paintings and other works of art.
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View of The Guards Crimean War Memorial in London. Sculpted by John Bell in 1861, it features three Guardsmen alongside a female allegorical figure representing Honour.
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For Easter Sunday, we feature Westminster Abbey. This Gothic masterpiece has hosted every coronation since 1066. Every monarch from William the Conqueror has been crowned here.
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More signs of Spring in London! This charming Little Free Library, framed by a blooming magnolia tree, captures the city's vibrant renewal in April. 🌸
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For Good Friday, a view of the Crucifixion stained-glass window, dating from around 1525, on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
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On the steps of The Water Gate in Greenwich leading up to the Grand Square, designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
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A new Schiaparelli exhibition is now on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum. It explores the work of Elsa Schiaparelli, the Paris-based designer known for her inventive use of surrealism in fashion.
Find out more at: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/schiaparelli
View of the #WilliamShakespeare sculpture in Shoreditch. Created by Raphael Maklouf, it is positioned near the vibrant Romeo and Juliet mural on New Inn Yard.
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View of Tower Green at the Tower of London. Serene today, but site of private executions (inside walls, away from crowds) for Queen Anne Boleyn, Queen Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey.
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Looking west from the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, you get a striking panorama of London’s skyline, from the Shard to the towers and skyscrapers of the City.
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Almost time for London’s cherry blossoms to return. 🌸 Peak bloom is usually in early to mid-April, though some trees start in late March and linger into early May, depending on the weather. 🌸
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Happy Sunday! 🌞 Pictured is Southwark Cathedral, once the medieval priory church of St Mary Overie and raised to cathedral status in 1905.
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View of #TowerBridge in London. Opened in 1894 after eight years of construction, its neo-Gothic towers rise 42m above the Thames, blending Victorian grandeur with engineering genius.
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Chocolate-covered strawberries, cured meats, paella, gooey brownies, cheesy mac, raclette, fresh oysters, gourmet burgers, and more – #BoroughMarket in London is the perfect place to snack your way through the day.
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Does this statue look like #BridgetJones? It is part of the Scenes in the Square film statue trail in Leicester Square, celebrating iconic movie characters in London’s West End.
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Today in History (16 March 1973): Queen Elizabeth II opened the new London Bridge, replacing the 1831 version, sold in 1968 (sinking under traffic), to Lake Havasu City, AZ.
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Happy Mothering Sunday from London! 💐 Pictured is Pablo Picasso’s Motherhood (La Maternité), 1901, from his poignant Blue Period at the National Gallery in London. A mother cradles her son in a long, protective embrace, celebrating timeless maternal love. 💐
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#MothersDayUK
The sun setting on the #LondonEye as viewed from Jubilee Gardens 🌳🌆 Standing 135 meters tall, this iconic landmark offers stunning views up to 40 km on a clear day—sometimes as far as Windsor Castle! 🌟
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View of the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand in London. Opened by Queen Victoria in 1882, this Gothic Revival masterpiece by G.E. Street houses the UK's High Court.
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Today in History (11 March 1682): King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital Chelsea, designed by Christopher Wren as a home for around 300 veteran soldiers (Chelsea Pensioners).
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View of the Cantonal Tree in Leicester Square's Swiss Court. Unveiled on 15 April 1991, it displays the coats of arms of Switzerland's 26 cantons to celebrate 700 years of the Swiss Confederation and UK friendship.
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