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A night in at the theatre – discover spellbinding shows online
Despite theatres in London’s West End and across the country closing, you can still experience that unmistakable magic of the stage. And you can do it from the comfort of your sofa. But how did we get here? Well, theatre has always been vastly popular in the UK. In fact, according to Statista, 18.8 million theatre tickets were sold across the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
