Friday, June 16, 2006
Great to wander around, lots of lovely shops and windows to look into... try the Lazy Daisy for a cool drink in the courtyard...
Monday, March 27, 2006
Royal Albert Hall*
www.royalalberthall.com
Kensington Gore
Home of the Proms
March 25, 2006: Classical Spectacular with the McCredie Clan and the Paynes. Excellent! Box seats were amazing.
Kensington Gore
Home of the Proms
March 25, 2006: Classical Spectacular with the McCredie Clan and the Paynes. Excellent! Box seats were amazing.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
North Cross Lane*- East Dulwich
Off Lordship Lane.
Artist shops, cool thing shops, market (just on Saturday?)
Artist shops, cool thing shops, market (just on Saturday?)
Camden Market/Lock*
Regents canal from Little Venice to Camden lock, lovely walk or canal ride. Really amazing coming into Camden Lock.
The Dogs*-Wimbledon
http://www.wimbledonstadium.co.uk/Stadium/Default.htm
Doors open at 6:30pm and the first race is 7:30pm. The last race of the evening is approximately 10:30pm.
Tuesday Nights, Friday Nights, Saturday Nights
Please note, there is no racing on Good Fridays.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the first race is 7:30pm. The last race of the evening is approximately 10:30pm.
Tuesday Nights, Friday Nights, Saturday Nights
Please note, there is no racing on Good Fridays.
St. Martin in the Fields Lunchtime Concerts*
www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org
Admission free, suggested donation of £3.50
Concerts in June 2006:
- Friday 2 June 1:00pm Park Lane Group Series (Donations)
- Monday 5 June 1:00pm St Martin-in-the-Fields Organ Series (Donations)
- Tuesday 6 June 1:00pm Royal Over-Seas League Series (Donations)
Timothy Orpen (clarinet) and Alison Farr (piano)
- Friday 9 June 1:00pm Guildhall School of Music & Drama Series (Donations)
Rosina Trio
- Monday 12 June 1:00pm Lunchtime Concert (Donations)
Imperial College String Ensemble
- Tuesday 13 June 1:00pm North London Piano School Series (Donations)
- Friday 16 June 1:00pm Lunchtime Concert (Donations)
Intriplicate (flute, oboe & piano trio)
- Monday 19 June 1:00pm Royal College of Music Series (Donations)
Zoe Beyers (violin) and Sophia Rahman (piano)
- Tuesday 20 June 1:00pm Trinity College of Music Series (Donations)
Benjamin Andrew (piano)
- Friday 23 June 1:00pm Lunchtime Concert (Donations)
Wellington College
- Monday 26 June 1:00pm Junior Royal Academy of Music Series (Donations)
- Tuesday 27 June 1:00pm Junior Royal Academy of Music Series (Donations)
- Friday 30 June 1:00pm Pianists of the World Series (Donations)
Jovanni-Rey de Pedro (United States of America)
Admission free, suggested donation of £3.50
Concerts in June 2006:
- Friday 2 June 1:00pm Park Lane Group Series (Donations)
- Monday 5 June 1:00pm St Martin-in-the-Fields Organ Series (Donations)
- Tuesday 6 June 1:00pm Royal Over-Seas League Series (Donations)
Timothy Orpen (clarinet) and Alison Farr (piano)
- Friday 9 June 1:00pm Guildhall School of Music & Drama Series (Donations)
Rosina Trio
- Monday 12 June 1:00pm Lunchtime Concert (Donations)
Imperial College String Ensemble
- Tuesday 13 June 1:00pm North London Piano School Series (Donations)
- Friday 16 June 1:00pm Lunchtime Concert (Donations)
Intriplicate (flute, oboe & piano trio)
- Monday 19 June 1:00pm Royal College of Music Series (Donations)
Zoe Beyers (violin) and Sophia Rahman (piano)
- Tuesday 20 June 1:00pm Trinity College of Music Series (Donations)
Benjamin Andrew (piano)
- Friday 23 June 1:00pm Lunchtime Concert (Donations)
Wellington College
- Monday 26 June 1:00pm Junior Royal Academy of Music Series (Donations)
- Tuesday 27 June 1:00pm Junior Royal Academy of Music Series (Donations)
- Friday 30 June 1:00pm Pianists of the World Series (Donations)
Jovanni-Rey de Pedro (United States of America)
Around the Strand*
Embankment Gardens
Twinnings Shop
Temple Bar
Trafalgar Square - Portrait Gallery, St Martin In Fields
Covent Garden
Goodwins Court (cool old gas lit alley, where I used to work)
Lamb and Flag (Where (where I used to drink)
Twinnings Shop
Temple Bar
Trafalgar Square - Portrait Gallery, St Martin In Fields
Covent Garden
Goodwins Court (cool old gas lit alley, where I used to work)
Lamb and Flag (Where (where I used to drink)
The Original London Walks* - Guided Walks
http://www.walks.com/
£6 - or £5 for Super Adults (65+), full-time students, and Discount Walkabout Card holders.
Ones I've done:
- Jack the Ripper (Great but very crowded)
- Little Venice (Excellent)
- Regents Canal (okay)
Anikka did loads last summer!
£6 - or £5 for Super Adults (65+), full-time students, and Discount Walkabout Card holders.
Ones I've done:
- Jack the Ripper (Great but very crowded)
- Little Venice (Excellent)
- Regents Canal (okay)
Anikka did loads last summer!
Highgate Cemetery (West)* - North London
http://highgate-cemetery.org/
Admission by Standard or Special Tour only. £5, One hour.
Standard Tour:
Weekdays. There is only ONE TOUR at 2 .00pm only (guaranteed for 12-15 people). It is advisable to book by telephoning 0208 340 1834 and visitors are requested to arrive at 1.45pm. There are no week day tours in December, January and February. However, Special Tours can be arranged (see below).
Weekend tours (for which there is NO BOOKING) take place at 11.00am,12 Noon,1.00pm,2.00pm,3.00pm, and 4.00pm (last tour at 3.00pm from 1st November to 31st March) again guaranteed ONLY for 12-15 people. It is advisable, especially in holiday seasons, to come at least half an hour before the scheduled time. Sundays are popular and it is sometimes not possible to accommodate everyone wishing to visit.
Admission by Standard or Special Tour only. £5, One hour.
Standard Tour:
Weekdays. There is only ONE TOUR at 2 .00pm only (guaranteed for 12-15 people). It is advisable to book by telephoning 0208 340 1834 and visitors are requested to arrive at 1.45pm. There are no week day tours in December, January and February. However, Special Tours can be arranged (see below).
Weekend tours (for which there is NO BOOKING) take place at 11.00am,12 Noon,1.00pm,2.00pm,3.00pm, and 4.00pm (last tour at 3.00pm from 1st November to 31st March) again guaranteed ONLY for 12-15 people. It is advisable, especially in holiday seasons, to come at least half an hour before the scheduled time. Sundays are popular and it is sometimes not possible to accommodate everyone wishing to visit.
Nunhead Cemetery* - Nunhead, SE
Guided tours The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery (FONC) run tours of the cemetery, on the last Sunday of every month. Tours start at 2.15pm from the Linden Grove gates. For more information click here to go to the FONC
website. http://www.queries.demon.co.uk/fonc/
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/ParksSection/Cemeteries/NunheadCemetery.html
website. http://www.queries.demon.co.uk/fonc/
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/ParksSection/Cemeteries/NunheadCemetery.html
Spitalfields Market* - East End
Commercial Street, London E1
Liverpool Street Station
Open: General Market: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Fashion Market: Thur 10am-4pm
Liverpool Street Station
Open: General Market: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Fashion Market: Thur 10am-4pm
Geffrye Museum - East End
Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA; Tel: 020 7739 9893
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/
Domestic Interiors. Decorated at Christmas time with period decorations.
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/
Domestic Interiors. Decorated at Christmas time with period decorations.
Saddlers Wells* - Islington
Rosebery Avenue , London EC1R 4TN
www.sadlerswells.com
General Enquiries
Monday to Saturday, 9am - 11pm
Tel: 020 7863 8198
Fax: 020 7863 8199
Minicom: 020 7863 8197
Ticket Office
Monday to Saturday, 9am - 8.30pm
To buy tickets: 0870 737 7737
Online ticketing helpline: 0870 7333 900 (national rate)
Minicom: (Patrons with hearing impairments only) 020 7863 8015
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The Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street
LONDON
WC2A 2HT
The Peacock Theatre is situated on Kingsway between Lincoln's Inn Fields, Aldwych and Holborn, just 5 minutes walk from Covent Garden in the heart of the West End.
www.sadlerswells.com
General Enquiries
Monday to Saturday, 9am - 11pm
Tel: 020 7863 8198
Fax: 020 7863 8199
Minicom: 020 7863 8197
Ticket Office
Monday to Saturday, 9am - 8.30pm
To buy tickets: 0870 737 7737
Online ticketing helpline: 0870 7333 900 (national rate)
Minicom: (Patrons with hearing impairments only) 020 7863 8015
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The Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street
LONDON
WC2A 2HT
The Peacock Theatre is situated on Kingsway between Lincoln's Inn Fields, Aldwych and Holborn, just 5 minutes walk from Covent Garden in the heart of the West End.
British Library - Euston
Euston Road
+44 (0)870 444 1500
http://www.bl.uk/
Monday 09.30 - 18.00
Tuesday 09.30 - 20.00
Wednesday 09.30 - 18.00
Thursday 09.30 - 18.00
Friday 09.30 - 18.00
Saturday 09.30 - 17.00
Sunday 11.00 - 17.00
English public holidays 11.00 - 17.00
+44 (0)870 444 1500
http://www.bl.uk/
Monday 09.30 - 18.00
Tuesday 09.30 - 20.00
Wednesday 09.30 - 18.00
Thursday 09.30 - 18.00
Friday 09.30 - 18.00
Saturday 09.30 - 17.00
Sunday 11.00 - 17.00
English public holidays 11.00 - 17.00
The Roof Gardens - South Kensington
99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. Tel: 020 7937 7994
http://www.roofgardens.com
Richard Branson's Building, flamingos!
http://www.roofgardens.com
Richard Branson's Building, flamingos!
The Electric Cinema - Notting Hill Gate
191 PORTOBELLO RD LONDON W11 2ED
http://www.electriccinema.co.uk/
http://www.electriccinema.co.uk/
Design Museum* - Southbank
http://www.designmuseum.org/
Adult £7 / Concession £4
Daily 10am - 5:45pm (last entry 5:15)
Adult £7 / Concession £4
Daily 10am - 5:45pm (last entry 5:15)
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Sir John Soane's Museum* - Holborn
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3B
http://www.soane.org/
Sir John Soane's Museum is open free: Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, 10-5. Also on the first Tuesday evening of each month, 6-9 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, Bank holidays and Christmas Eve.We are just a short walk from Holborn Tube Station on the Central Line
Free Entry
http://www.soane.org/
Sir John Soane's Museum is open free: Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, 10-5. Also on the first Tuesday evening of each month, 6-9 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, Bank holidays and Christmas Eve.We are just a short walk from Holborn Tube Station on the Central Line
Free Entry