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There is nothing more exciting as the festive season rolls around, than taking the children to visit Santa in his grotto. Thanks to a wealth of Christmas magic, Santa is able to be in many places at once throughout November and December so that as many children as possible can get to see him before Christmas Eve. There are hundreds of grottos waiting for Santa to make an appearance this year, and to follow are just some of the most exciting. Christmas at London Zoo London Zoo is promising an…

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Every November the people of the UK stop to remember those that have fallen in not only in the two great wars, but every battlefield and every conflict up to those in which our armed forces are involved today. The 11th of November goes by a number of names, to many it is simply poppy day, to others it is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day. It was at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month during the First World War in 1918 that the guns that…

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Tobacco Dock in Tower Hamlets is the place to go to experience a Taste of Christmas this November. From the 21st through to the 24th of the month more than thirty thousand visitors are expected to attend this food themed event. For those with a passion for all things food related this event is one that is not to be missed. Previous events have been described as a gastronomic heaven on earth and this year’s event looks set to being something extra special to the table. Cookery royalty will be…

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Ever since the very first Ideal Home Show opened its doors to the public, it has been the place to go for home ware and gadget themed innovation. From that first event in 1908, home owners from around the country have been making the trip to this Mecca of modern living to discover the very latest piece of modern living technology which is set to make their lives easier than before. In 1920 the Ideal Home Show brought us the modern marvel that was the electric kettle and electric toaster.…

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Think of all of the wonderful cookery shows that you enjoy on the BBC and then pick them all up and place in the Olympia in the heart of Kensington, London and you have the BBC Good Food Show. All of your favourites will be there from Masterchef: the Professionals to the Great British Bake Off, with a good helping of Saturday Kitchen thrown in for good measure. For three days in November you will be able to experience the very best in food themed entertainment all under one roof.…

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Practically everyone will recognise the name of Florence Nightingale, many more will remember her as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’. She led the care provided by a team of nurses to the wounded soldiers of the Crimean War, and it is thanks to her that the British Army did not succumb to a medical disaster. She was more than just a nurse, or even a leader of nurses though; she was an avid participant in the field of medical reform, considered by many as something of a visionary in the…

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Many people walk past this remarkable stone column every day without paying any attention to why it was built or what it represents. The column stands at the corner of Fish Street Hill and Monument Street in the heart of the City of London. It was constructed some time between 1671 and 1677 in commemoration of one of the most major and most dramatic incidents that the city has ever witnessed, the Great Fire of London. It was built to not only commemorate the massive destruction, but also the grand…

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Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights and this year you can come and celebrate this wonderful festival in iconic Trafalgar Square. On Sunday 27th October the square will be filled with colour and light as people come to celebrate from all corners of the city. The event is scheduled to run between 14.00 and 19.00 and looks set to be one of the biggest and brightest free festival events that takes place in the city this year. There is lots of free entertainment scheduled including lots of…

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The people of London are seemingly never short of an excuse for a party, and what could be better than a night when fireworks are not simply options, but essential to creating the perfect party atmosphere? Of course bonfire night has special significance in London, as it was here that Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament, along with King James I on this night in 1605. Fawkes, of course, was unsuccessful in his attempts yet the nation still celebrates the fact that he tried! Ever since…

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The Tudors were big on exploration and some of the greatest discoveries of all time were made during this period of exploration and discovery. One of the best known explorers of all time is Sir Frances Drake; it is his vessel, the Golden Hinde that has been brought back to life in the form of the replica galleon Golden Hinde II. This full size replica galleon offers a unique glimpse into the life of such an explorer and shows just how living conditions would have been for Drake and his…

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