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The Tube: 10 Interesting Facts about the Circle Line
The Circle Line is one of London’s oldest Tube Lines, but it also gets easily confused with the District Line, with which it shares a lot of track. But this unique line has long served central London...
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Ten of the Best Movie Theaters in London
London has dozens upon dozens of great cinema palaces, many of which show films you’re not going to be able to see in the States. From the majestic to the intimate, we’ve identified ten of the best...
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10 Interesting Facts About the Waterloo and City Line
The shortest Tube Line, the Waterloo and City Line connects just two stations, but provides a key traffic pattern for commuters to the City of London from London’s suburbs in southwest London, Surrey,...
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Love Actually Coming to the Stage in Christmas Actually Limited Run
Attention Love Actually Fans! Richard Curtis, the writer and director of the classic Christmas film, is bringing a Christmas-themed live show to London’s Royal Festival Hall for a limited 8-show run...
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The Fiver: Five of the Most Prestigious Private Clubs in London
“I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member,” Groucho Marx once said, though there are plenty of people willing to join London’s private members’ clubs. For centuries, private member’s...
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The Fiver: Five Iconic London Shops for Bespoke Clothing and Accessories
Many people enjoy a good excuse to dress up or want to look their finest when they go to work. London is home to some of the world’s best bespoke (i.e., custom-made specifically for a single customer)...
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Ten Interesting Facts about the District Line
Running from the east in Upminster to Earl’s Court in the west, the District Line forms one of the oldest London Underground lines in the service’s history. The idea when the line began was that it...
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A Brief History of the London Overground
A very recent addition to Transport for London, the London Overground isn’t a Bizarro-mirror-universe copy of the London Underground. However, it is very much what it says on the tin and where the...
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London and the Napoleonic Wars
London was in one of its most pivotal eras when Napoleon Bonaparte launched his campaign to conquer most of Europe. As industrialism was in its infancy, the city had a population of just over one...
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The Fiver: Five Great Places to Exercise in London While Traveling
Staying fit can be a bit of a challenge when you’re away from home. You could, of course, use a hotel gym, but those can be a little disappointing and don’t really let you get out and see the local...
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The Fiver – Five Foreign Cultural Festivals in London
London is a wonderfully diverse city. At last count, 44% of the city’s population comprised nonnative-British persons, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its municipal borders. The...
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10 Interesting Facts about the Bakerloo Line
If I had to pick a London Underground line with the most ‘Londony’ name, it would be the Bakerloo line (a portmanteau of Baker Street and Waterloo Railway). Here are a few interesting facts and figures...
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The Fiver: Five Great Comedy Clubs to Visit
Everyone enjoys a good laugh, and the best place to get your jollies is the local comedy club. At these places, you can see both up-and-comers as well as established comics do sets that will have your...
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Ten of the Most Interesting Buildings in Central London
Every city has its magnificent skyscrapers and astonishing building designs that make it stand out amongst the skylines of the world. Central London is certainly no different, and it features many...
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Top London Transport YouTubers To Subscribe To
Transport YouTube is one of the most popular subjects on the video streaming website. There are several notable Tube YouTubers who cover the London Underground, some in excruciating but fascinating...
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The Fiver: Five of the Most Expensive Restaurants in London
Having just booked some dining reservations for my upcoming birthday, food can be pretty expensive if you go to a fancy restaurant. As the capital of the United Kingdom and a pretty fashionable city...
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Tube History: A Brief History of the Victoria Line
It might be hard to believe, but the Underground line, named after the United Kingdom’s second-longest serving monarch, is actually one of the babies when it comes to the Tube. It’s also one of the...
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10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Oxford Street
London is a city full of history, culture, and entertainment. One of the most famous places in London is Oxford Street, which is known for its world-class shopping and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you...
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The Fiver – Five American-style Diners in London
There’s something comforting about a diner. You walk into any greasy spoon in the United States, and you know there’s going to be coffee, burgers, breakfast at all hours, and—most importantly—good...
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The Drain: A Brief History of the Waterloo & City Line
The Waterloo & City Line has the notorious distinction of being the shortest of the Underground lines in London. It’s so short, in fact, that it only goes between two stations (Waterloo and Bank)...
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