For fans of the legendary British actor Michael Caine, we’ve included a quick run down of some of the more important places both from his real life in London and some of the iconic films that made him such a household name. Maurice Micklewhite as he was originally called was born on 14 Urlwin Street, [...]
Cadbury World is based in the Bournville village on the edge of Birmingham and site of the main Cadbury chocolate factory. Today Cadbury World lets families discover both the history of Cadbury’s and how their favourite chocolates are made. There’s a newly refurbished jungle with boardwalks and waterfalls, plenty of hands-on-action in the demonstration area [...]
Brits have always had a reputation for being a little eccentric, but every now and then you find someone who took this to the extreme. One example of this was William Lyttle – aka the Moleman of Hackney – who spent around 40 years digging tunnels and shafts under his house in the London Borough. [...]
In a world where it seems children are forever being told “you can’t do that”, it’s rather refreshing to find the Coram’s Fields Park in London – a park entirely for children. I must admit, I rather like the sign “No adults, unless accompanied by a child” which is often how it should be – [...]
If like me you were thought in geography that stalactite’s only form in deep dark caves over 1000′s years, then your geography teacher might be in for a surprise if they visit Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Visitors who look up while exiting the station via the south east exit to the underpass will see [...]
A new name has emerged in the UK budget hotel market in the form of Tune Hotels. The budget chain is mostly based in Indonesia and Malaysia, but their first London hotel opened recently in Westminster, Central London. The market is getting a little flooded with budget hotel chains, but Tune Hotels believe they have [...]
Discover hidden paths and tracks and learn all about the history of Guernsey with the help of accredited guides. Victor Hugo Trail for the hikers, St Peter Port Trail to visit the capital, Ruettes Tranquilles to see granite farmhouses and ancient churches, nature trails and coastal walks to experience Guernsey’s rugged coast line… Guernsey Autumn [...]
Like something off a chocolate box, the thatched cottage now generally known simply as “Anne Hathaway’s Cottage” was the birthplace and childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife. The cottage continued to be owned by the Hathaway family until 1846, and later acquired by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in 1896. Many of the extensions made since the [...]
As you walk through many parks in the country you’ll often come across park benches with a little plaque saying “In memory of [someone]“. However in Poet’s Corner of Richmond Park there’s a slightly different concept – the solar powered musical bench tribute to Ian Dury. The main difference here is that instead of just [...]
It might not be as famous as Hyde Park or Regents Park, but Finsbury Circus is by far the oldest public park in London dating originally from 1606. In that year, the few buildings in the area were raised and the area planted with trees to form the first London park right in the centre [...]
