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Here are the best virtual tours of London’s museums and galleries
“Culture gives comfort in times of turmoil, it unites us and makes us understand what it means to be human.” Hartwig Fischer, Director of the British Museum. It turns out that Fischer wasn’t alone in his thinking. According to ITV, the British Museum has seen a massive spike in online visitors since closing its doors. In fact, the site saw an incredible 978,548 users in the first two and a half weeks of March. Amazingly, this is double the amount of traffic than it had in March 2019. But what’s caused this sharp peak in interest? Virtual tours. That’s right. In 2020, being on lockdown doesn’t mean you have to…
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Keeping London contemporary – celebrating 20 years of the Tate Modern
The Tate Modern has closed its doors for the foreseeable future. But like the cyclical nature of art itself, it will be back. Until that time, we thought it was only fitting to mark the Tate Modern’s 20th birthday with a look back at its fascinating history. Welcoming 5 million visitors every year, Tate modern has become the world’s most popular museum of modern and contemporary art. It’s a venue for art on an industrial scale, in a city that can’t get enough of the concept. But it wasn’t always this way. Britain’s changing attitudes towards modern art Before Tate Modern opened its doors in 2000, the Tate Gallery was…
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Support your favourite London businesses during COVID-19
London’s rent is one of the most expensive in the world. And long before COVID-19 triggered shut down, many restaurants and bars were straining to survive in the capital. In fact, more than 1,400 restaurant businesses and at least 500 pubs permanently closed in 2019. According to the accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, this was 10% more than the year before. Undoubtedly, every industry is feeling the effects of lockdown but, arguably, hospitality has been hit the hardest. Research from the Office of National Statistics shows that eight in 10 workers in the UK food services sector have been furloughed. And if this scheme ends in July (as it’s currently…
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The Ultimate Kids Gift Guide
The latest toys and video games may be all the rage, but when it comes to finding perfect kids gifts, we believe in the value of setting up fond childhood memories to last a lifetime. This is why we’re firm advocates of family quality time spent experiencing new things. After all, what could be more fun than #MakingMemories and our Kids Gift Guide is a great starting place. We’ve got a host of kids experiences tailored to children of all ages and personalities; from adrenaline-pumping adventures and wild animal encounters to arty workshops for young creatives. Not only do these things put a smile on the youngsters’ faces, there’s heaps of fun to…
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London Culture – broaden your horizons
It’s hard to talk about our vibrant capital without mentioning days full of rich diversity and culture. With so many museums, unique theatre and art workshops, there is never a dull moment. There is so much more to experience than just Oxford Street and other tourist-focused attractions, so let your London culture intake grow. Instead of joining the crowds, break the mould and head for some thrilling theatre with immersive shows, wander through interesting museums and old properties and discover a wide variety of exciting art workshops. CRAFT WORK First greenwood spoon carving class – work in progress, learnt so much from the fabulous @barnthespoon today 🙏 #barnthespoon #spoons #spooncarving…
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7 Time-Honoured Wimbledon Traditions
Boasting 141 years of history, Wimbledon remains the longest running and most prestigious tennis tournament of all time, showcasing the sport’s most celebrated and rising talent from around the globe (check out these trailblazers!). From the days of lop-sided wooden lawn-tennis rackets and hand-stitched balls, to innovative hawk-eye technology and a retractable Centre Court roof, the tournament has certainly advanced since 1877. However, some of the time-honoured traditions have been passed on through the years. As the Championships bounce back into action, we’ve taken a look at some of the longest standing traditions to have survived the test of time.
