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Fast on the heels of London Fashion Week the iconic Somerset House is swiftly transformed into a tailor made, unique shopping experience. This is set to be the ultimate in shopping emporiums and will round off London Fashion Week in style. Throughout the weekend from the 20th to the 23rd of September those with an eye for the very latest fashions will be able to indulge themselves in some incredible retail therapy where they will be able to get their hand on items from Rigby and Peller, Holly Fulton and…

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There is much more to the capital than historic sites and million pound attractions. For all that this is a major area of urbanisation there are plenty of opportunities within the city to get back in touch with the natural environment, other than the parks and open areas that are dotted around the city there are also many urban farms when you and the kids can get up close and personal with not only traditional farm animals but also meerkats and wallabies. Add to the appeal of the farms the…

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On Thursday September 6th some of the biggest and most famous stores in London will be taking part in a vast celebration of all aspects of shopping, the event in London being part of a celebration that is taking place right across the world. There will be one time only special offers and incredible retail events taking place in the city that you really don’t want to miss out on. Highlights Head into the Seven Dials shopping area and step into any of the beauty salons, lifestyle or fashion stores…

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The River Thames has long been the life blood of the city, bringing in supplies from newly discovered lands and allowing trade with all areas of the country, yet to modern day visitors to the city it is often overlooked in favour of brick and mortar attractions. The river sees much more than the densely packed city centre, it passes through beautiful countryside as it winds its way towards the sea. As well as the river there are also canals that you can explore as you discover this overlooked part…

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For the ten days between the 14th and the 23rd of September 2012, there will be hundreds of different events taking place all over the city which will be aimed at showcasing just how important London is in the world of design. The festival will see the transformation of some of the most recognisable public spaces in London by designers and architects of international renown. These are what are known as the Landmark Projects with the pieces being one off, totally unique design commissions. London Design Culture In association with…

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On September 10th the streets of London will be packed with people coming out to cheer the Team GB Olympians and Paralympians, showing their support and respect for the amazing performances given by the team during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The parade will be taking place only a day after the closing celebrations of the Paralympic games, and the team will be riding high on their success. The parade will travel from the Mansion House in the heart of the city of London, which has been home to the…

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Following on from the success of the Olympic Torch Relay, the relay for the Paralympic flame starts on 22nd August. In a change to the traditional relay, communities will see the creation of four National Flames which will represent the home nations of the Olympic Hosts; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and it will be these four separate flames that will unite to form the single Paralympic Flame. As with the Olympic Relay communities are invited to get involved and to light a lantern to illuminate the way to…

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The London Film Museum is a museum with a difference; it is the only museum of its type in the UK and offers a unique glimpse into the world of the film maker covering everything from the earliest moving pictures through to modern day Hollywood blockbusters. The concept for the museum followed on from the original ‘Movieum’ which was opened in 2008 as a result of an extremely well received Star Wars exhibition put on by its founder Jonathan Sands. Today almost 50% of the items in the London Film…

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Despite the city’s history the London Fire brigade Museum is not one of the better known London attractions, in fact tours are only given by appointment. Considering that the majority of children in the UK learn all about the Great Fire of London whilst they are in primary school, it would makes sense that the museum played a much greater role as an attraction within the city than it does. However it is a very interesting museum and for those with either an interest in history or fire fighters in…

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The Barbican Centre currently has an incredible exhibition underway for anyone with an interest in Britain favourite spy, James Bond.  From July through to the 5th of September 2012 they will be running the ‘Fifty Years of Bond Style’ exhibition.  Whether you like your martinis shaken or stirred is of little consequence as you enter the Martini Bar and come face to face with some of the iconic Bond imagery and gadgets that have kept him in our conscience for the past fifty years. From 1962 Onwards When Dr No…

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