Author: Clint Curtis

And that’s barely scratching the surface on the weird things that get abandoned on London’s tubes and buses. Distracted Londoners have managed to leave behind a full-size carpet, a judge’s wig, a hairdresser’s mannequin, a life-sized Spider-man doll, a drum kit and a prosthetic leg. Yes, really. How many umbrellas are lost on the London […]

for 14 days. Images from CCTV cameras in London Underground stations are normally only retained for 14 days, however if you want to request access to images of you that may have been captured by London Underground’s CCTV cameras, read the form below for more information. How do I get CCTV footage from TfL? If […]

Glide, slide and roll at London skateparks, skate-ready paths and walkways across the capital. Skateparks in London Southbank Skate Space. BaySixty6. Victoria Park Raemers Skatepark. House of Vans London. Cantelowes Gardens and skate park. Clapham Common Skatepark. Where can you roller skate outside in London? The best parks for roller skating in London Battersea Park. […]

There are plenty of places across the city that welcome pooches and their parents with open arms. From Shoreditch haunts for after-work boozing to spots that even have their own signature ‘dogtails’, here are the best dog-friendly pubs and bars in London. Where in London can I take my dog? Historic Houses Osterley House in […]

If you’re having an intimate elopement, the registry office itself hosts weddings for the couple and two witnesses only. For something a little larger, there’s the Edwardian Room, for up to 36 guests. Can I get married at registry office in London? Yes, you can get married at any register office – it doesn’t have […]

You can: marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of your arrival – you must use a venue licensed for this purpose. Can foreigners get married in London? If you or your partner are from outside the UK You must apply for a visa to get married or form […]

Key Facts. The crown is made of gold and set with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and 4 rubies! The crown contains some of the most famous jewels in the collection. These include the Black Prince’s Ruby, the Stuart Sapphire, and the Cullinan II diamond. What treasures are in the Tower of […]

Ceremony of the Keys. Ceremony of the Keys. This is the most famous ceremony which takes place at the Tower of London. The Ceremony of the keys is an ancient custom surrounding the locking of the main gates. It happens at 10 PM each evening and has done so without fail for nearly 700 years. […]

At the heart of the year-long Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be a special four-day Bank Holiday from Thursday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 5th, 2022. How long will jubilee decorations be up in London? Buckingham Palace. Image courtesy visitlondon.com/Jon Reid. Special celebrations honoured the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which included a four-day bank holiday weekend […]

The White Tower is a central tower, the old keep, at the Tower of London. It was built by William the Conqueror during the early 1080s, and subsequently extended. The White Tower was the castle’s strongest point militarily, provided accommodation for the king and his representatives, and housed a chapel. What is the keep of […]