As one of Britain’s most recognisable buildings, much has been written and published about Buckingham Palace. The official London residence of the British monarchy is well known the entire world over, but many small tidbits about its history remain largely unknown to the general public. If you thought you knew everything there is to know [...]
Ten years ago, London built a temporary, celebratory monument-cum-tourist draw: the Millennium Wheel. Now known as the London Eye, this majestic wheel has since proven its worth as a tourist draw and as a now integral part of London’s skyline, on par with major landmarks like Tower Bridge and Big Ben. The Eye draws huge [...]
But come prepared! We all associate summer months with lots of gorgeous blue skies and hot sun, requiring sunglasses and short sleeves. Londoners live in hope, but they’re used to a bit of rain too, so bring some warm, weatherproof clothing!