A deadly English nursery rhyme -‘London Bridge is falling down’ (Part Two)
Continued from Part One… (If you haven’t read part one yet, click here…) Although there are now several bridges that span the River Thames today but did you know that there has been a bridge across the Thames for nearly 1,500 years and the bridge…
Did you know? A deadly English nursery rhyme -‘London Bridge is falling down’ (Part one)
By Robert Barry Dampster To date, my blogs have looked at Queen Elizabeth, a descendant of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), the demon barber of Fleet Street & Vampires in London but a sinister famous English children’s nursery rhyme, human sacrifice & Jane Austen? Left, Wilhelm…
Did you know? ‘Twilight’ in London and the Highgate Vampire.
By Robert Barry Dampster Left, Egyptian Avenue. One of the entrances to Highgate Cemetery. Photo by John Armagh. Now, I’m sure that you were astonished as I was to discover that one of England’s most respected and best-loved Queens was a descendant of Vlad the…
5 Curious Things About London That You Probably Don’t Know
London. The big smoke. Its history-soaked, culture-rich and forever changing streets make this city one of the most interesting in the world. As tourists flock in their droves to Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Baker Street and the like, the mechanical whir of…
10 steps to study in the UK
By Esteban González It is no surprise that many students from all over the world come to the UK to start their studies, but sometimes it is confusing what you have to do to get there. Let us make it simple, shall we? It all…
The five best vegetarian restaurants in London
I moved to London in 2017 and since then I have visited many different restaurants. I usually go out with friends at weekends and we usually have lunch or dinner together. We have favourite restaurants that we visit regularly but we also like to try…
5 amazing cities to visit from London
London is a fantastic city and you will never get bored. On the contrary, if you have lived here long enough you will feel kind of overwhelmed after a while. In this blog you will find some tips on where to go for taking a…
3 cheap but good restaurants in London
Both travellers and locals are obsessed with finding a bargain. Especially now when you can only afford an avocado and a cappuccino with a 20 pound note in Central London. Here are some cheap but cool restaurants that will definitely save you a heart attack…
Top 5 Dessert places in London
By Shahin Araghi New in London and not sure how to satisfy your sweet tooth? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – here’s our pick of 5 of the best dessert and sweets vendors in London: 1) Venchi – Mmmmmm, gelato. Call us biased for…
5 myths for tourists visiting London
By Jake Smith If you are an English speaker, you will probably have an idea of what to expect when you arrive in London. You may think you know the UK well due to a fair amount of knowledge you have collected over the years…