Monthly Archives: May 2011

View the London 2012 Olympic Torch Route Around the City with Books on London

This week saw the announcement of the London 2012’s Olympic torch relay route. Starting at Land’s End the torch will make a 8,000-mile journey around the UK before it finishes up at the stadium. Starting from day 63 it will … Continue reading

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Walks in Secret London, East of Saint Paul’s Walk

START/FINISH: St Paul’s Underground (Central Line) LENGTH: 5 km (3 miles) TIME: 21⁄2 hours REFRESHMENTS: No shortage of places of all kinds throughout the walk, but two to look out for in particular are Talbot Court about a third of … Continue reading

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RHS Chelsea Flow Show 24 – 28 May 2011, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is the UK’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Helping people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening. … Continue reading

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Dates announced for the London tube strikes are set by the RMT

The Rail Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members have voted to strike over the alleged “unfair” sacking of two colleagues. The dates of the walkouts start in the middle of May and end in the middle of June. See the … Continue reading

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