Banqueting House, Whitehall
The Banqueting House in Whitehall is well known for the stunning ceiling painted by Rubens and being the last major part of Whitehall Palace.
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The International Maritime Organization
Located in Lambeth, just over the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, the IMO draws up regulations for shipping safety and standardisation.
Frameless Immersive Art Show
I only went because I got a free ticket and was blown away. You really do feel immersed in the animated paintings. Recommended.
Flying Scotsman Visits King’s Cross
Steam engine “Flying Scotsman” visits King’s Cross, October 2022.
Caledonian Park Clock Tower
Today, Smithfield meat market in the City of London is a quietly efficient meat market in the heart of the City but, until the mid-1800s, it also handled live animals. Live animals making lots...
The Kirby Estate Supports England’s Footballers
If England are playing in an international football competition, the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey (SE London) is festooned with a riot of England flags.
The Painted Hall, Greenwich
Recognisable from many films, the cleverest thing about The Painted Hall in Greenwich is the walls painted to look like carved stone.
The Great Western Night Riviera Sleeper Train
Sleeper trains are a very civilised way of travelling long distances. The Night Riviera runs between London and Cornwall.
