The ‘acceptable to all’ festive month is upon us and London has fully embraced the sparkle everywhere. Here's my December newsletter about 'Twixmas' and plenty of fun recommendations.
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I love this time of year. Yes, it can be a bit chilly, but the daylight is scrumptious in autumn.
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My October newsletter has more Art Fund recommendations, a trip report and tips for this month in London. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
I truly believe that September is the best month to be in London. And here’s why…
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What a trip! I had a brilliant time back in London and have loads to tell you. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
Hot in the city? 🥵 Here are my tips on where to go to be cool in London. 😎 aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
I went to London and I did… well, not as much as planned. So, here’s my wish list for when I return and a look at open-air entertainment.
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+BBC CLOCK COMPETITION+
We won't be making a run of these but this Bank Holiday weekend you can win a one-off 90s inspired BBC ident clock. Follow, Like & RP to enter. Winner announced Mon AM. We've also restocked our 'Radiophonic' inspired signs & other items.
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Let's talk about alleyways and what's happening in London this month. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
What have you never done in London? open.substack.com/pub/aboutlon...
My latest newsletter is ready to read! London on the screen discussion and recommendations for March in London.
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It’s time for my latest newsletter. Read today to take advantage of a theatre offer. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
A 60s look at the history of the Post Office Tower and how it was built in LOOK AT LIFE: THE TOWER OF BABBLE (1962) 9:50am on #TPTV
Happy birthday to us! 130 today and still going strong 💪
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
Four free Winter Lights festivals to enjoy across London
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This winter, four free outdoor light displays will be held across London, as the idea of luring people out of their warm homes on winter evenings is becoming increasingly popular.
The National Gallery’s 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' is to open ALL NIGHT on Friday 17 January during the sell-out exhibition’s final weekend. Tickets are on sale now for the extra timed slots. www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Impressive deals are now available on tickets for over 50 top London shows for select performances in 2025.
Tickets are reduced to £10, £20, £30, £40, £50 or £60.
officiallondontheatre.com/seeitlive/
'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' by Wham was released nearer to the end of the Second World War than to today. Happy New Year everyone!
🚨 NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE! 🚨
Save 20% off pre-booked tickets for Cirque Berserk at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Must book today!
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✨Sale ends at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Can be used for ALL shows from 1 January to 5 January 2025.
Join my walk of storytelling and sightseeing in Spitalfields. You can book through the link in my biography.
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Happy New Year! I've got London recommendations for you for every month this year. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
The King has issued a procalamation where he commanded the Royal Mint to make 50p coins with EXPECTO PATRONUM embossed onto them.
God Save the Muggle King!
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4770159
(they're collectables, but also legal tender, hence the royal proclamation)
It’s Christmas so time for my annual viewing of Die Hard. As it is a Christmas movie, right?
Yes, you are looking at one of the original pairs of ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz movie! They are on display today at Heritage Auctions in London.
A Christmas jumper parade for corgis will be held in London on 7 December, and a Christmas Hyde Park sausage dog walk on December 15 will see dachshunds join the festivities. Dogs in Christmas jumpers parade in London www.bbc.com/news/article...
My December newsletter is out now. open.substack.com/pub/aboutlon...
Why museum memberships make the perfect Christmas present
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If you want to give something this Christmas that your recipient can use all year round, rather than socks and fragrances… give them membership to a museum or gallery they love.
Mars descends on Greenwich: Luke Jerram's Martian masterpiece fills the Painted Hall
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This winter, Mars, the god of war, has arrived at the Old Royal Naval College in the form of a 7-metre-wide floating replica of the Martian planet.
#ORNCMars
Off-white leather glove with the design of an outline map of central London (between Kensington Gardens and Bank) across the palm and fingers.
![Close-up of the part of the glove, showing the Hyde Park, [the Great] Exhibition [in the Crystal Palace], [Buckingham] Palace Gardens, and Green Park.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z6w722wems5e4prbvuf6dggj/bafkreieax46p3gzro4vg2dhzfzztekowywlmhil5qjvgb7sgww5z2xzifm)
Close-up of the part of the glove, showing the Hyde Park, [the Great] Exhibition [in the Crystal Palace], [Buckingham] Palace Gardens, and Green Park.
Close-up of part of the glove, showing Newgate Street, Cheapside, Bank, Blackfriars, St Paul's Cathedral and Cannon Street.
Close up of part of the glove, showing the British Museum.
The height of 1851 fashion for a lady about town? Leather glove painted with a map design showing London at the time of the Great Exhibition. [The National Archives (UK), EXT 11/159.] #EYAFashion #ExploreYourArchive
