Showing posts with label Christmas 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas 2014. Show all posts

Thursday, 15 January 2015

The Iconic Coke Truck - Tower Bridge London - Roberts London

Missed this just before Christmas! Great Shots of Tower Bridge :)

Monday, 15 December 2014

Friday, 12 December 2014

The Coca-Cola Happy Cab

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Friday, 28 November 2014

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew 2014. As twilight falls the magic begins

Seasonal illuminations light up Kew after dark - 26 November to 3 January

New for 2014, this glittering night-time trail includes a garden of fire, Tunnel of Lights, sparkling giant snowflakes, Santa’s Snowflake Grotto and much more, making it the perfect Christmas experience.
Lights shining on the Palm House, Christmas at Kew 2014 (image by Kit Fanner)


Museum Of London - Santa’s Grotto in the Victorian Walk

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Meet Santa in his secret grotto in our festive 19th century Victorian Walk. Tell him your Christmas wishes and receive a special gift. - More Information
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Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Today's London Christmas Photo Gallery - 26/11/2014

Right here now Sloane Square... (Taken last night by Naeem Sajjad)
Photo: Right here now Sloane Square...

Gorgeous Christmas lights in Oxford Street!
Photo by Paige Joanne Booth
Photo: Gorgeous Christmas lights in Oxford Street!
Photo by Paige Joanne Booth

Big wheel of Winer Wonderland in Hyde park...
Photo: Big wheel of Winer Wonderland in Hyde park...

Theatres, concert halls and a cutting edge art gallery presenting over 1200 events each year...what else do you need at Southbank.
Photo: Theatres, concert halls and a cutting edge art gallery presenting over 1200 events each year...what else u need at Southbank

#ChristmasCompetition - Harrods window display - Photo entry number 2 - Alison Terry-Evans
Photo: #ChristmasCompetition - Harrods window display - Photo entry number 2 - Alison Terry-Evans



Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Doctor Who 2014 Christmas Special - Trailer

Doctor Who Christmas Special

Written by: Steven Moffat

Directed by: Paul Wilmshurst ('Kill the Moon', 'Mummy on the Orient Express')

Starring: Peter Capaldi (The Doctor), Jenna Coleman (Clara)

Guest-starring: Nick Frost (Santa Claus), Natalie Gumede, Nathan McMullen, Dan Starkey, Michael Troughton, Faye Marsay


Today's Christmas Photo Gallery of London 25/11/2014

The beautiful Christmas tree in Covent Garden!
Photo by Alex Pryor
Photo: The beautiful Christmas tree in Covent Garden!
Photo by Alex Pryor

Winter Wonderland is open today in Hyde Park...
Photo: Winter Wonderland is open today in Hyde Park...

Beauty of Southbank in night lights..
Photo: Beauty of Southbank in night lights..

Carnaby Street Christmas decorations!
Photo by @Shash14
Photo: Carnaby Street Christmas decorations!
Photo by @Shash14

Ice skating in Hyde Park Winter Wonderland...its totally fun.
Photo: Ice skating in Hyde Park Winter Wonderland...its totally fun.

Christmas tree @ Leadenhall Market
Photo by @Vera_Mills_45
Photo: Christmas tree @ Leadenhall Market
Photo by @Vera_Mills_45

Festive Oxford Circus!
Photo by Josie Beever
Photo: Festive Oxford Circus!
Photo by Josie Beever

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park....
Photo: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park....

Regent Street comes to life...beautiful lights
Photo: Regent Street comes to life...beautiful lights

I love the dazzling John Lewis Christmas decorations!
Photo by John P
Photo: I love the dazzling John Lewis Christmas decorations!
Photo by John P

Carnaby Street Christmas decorations!
Photo by @AODenver
Photo: Carnaby Street Christmas decorations!
Photo by @AODenver

#ChristmasCompetition - Covent Garden - Photo entry number 1 - Sahil Oberoi
Photo: #ChristmasCompetition - Covent Garden - Photo entry number 1 - Sahil Oberoi

The sparkly reindeer in Covent Garden!
Photo by sidtography. More pics on his page!
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Friday, 21 November 2014

Geffrye Museum- Christmas Past opens on Tuesday.

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Christmas Past opens on Tuesday.
Tuesday 25 November 2014 -  Sunday 4 January 2015  

Visit the Geffrye at its most magical time of the year
The Geffrye's annual celebration Christmas Past opens on Tuesday 25 November when each of our 11 period rooms will be authentically decorated, giving visitors an evocative insight into how Christmas has been celebrated in English homes over the past 400 years. There will be an exciting programme of free seasonal events for all ages, festive food in thecafé, and a variety of Christmas gifts in the shop. Come and be merry!
Open evening: A Georgian Christmas 
Thursday 4 December, 5 - 8pm. Free.
 
Enjoy Christmas Past by candlelight, listen to festive music, learn about seasonal entertainments, or bring children to a decoration-making workshop. Find an unusual gift in the shop or enjoy a festive supper.  
    
Magical Moments  
Saturday 6 December, 10.30am - 12.30pm and  
2 - 4pm. Free.
Learn how to create magic tricks to amaze your friends in our festive workshop. There will also be an all ages sing-along to Christmas carols at 2pm and 3pm.
Adult workshop: Crocheted Christmas  
Saturday 6 December, 10.30am - 4.30pm 
Tickets £30, £25 concs (includes all materials)

Be inspired by the craft of crochet, which was practised by the almshouse residents in the 19th century, to create contemporary seasonal decorations including stars, snowflakes and baubles.
Book tickets: bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk, 020 7749 6024 oronline
Exhibition talk: Christmas Past in Focus
Saturday 13 December, 11.30am, 3pm. Free.

Explore Georgian Christmas traditions in this informal gallery talk with one of the museum's curators. 
 
Farewell to Christmas
Tuesday 6 January 2015, 3.30 - 5pm. Free.

Join us for the Geffrye's own traditional burning of the holly and the ivy, with carol singing, stories about Epiphany and a taste of mulled wine and Twelfth Night cake. Please note that this event takes place in the garden, so wrap up warm!
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Take the stress out of your Christmas shopping this year. Ourshop has a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts, decorations, cards and books; or how about buying a Friends of the Geffryemembership as a gift? Enjoy the special festive menu in our café overlooking the gardens. If you are visiting as a group, pleaseemail for more information.

We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Today's London Christmas Picture/Photo/Image Gallery - 21/11/2014


London's beauty...
Photo: London's beauty...

Windsor Christmas Lights 2014 (18 photos)


Oxford Street during the switch on of the Christmas lights 2 weeks ago! 
Photo by Georgie French

Photo: Oxford Street during the switch on of the Christmas lights 2 weeks ago! 
Photo by Georgie French


#RegentStreet #Christmas Lights.


Thursday, 20 November 2014

Today's London Christmas Photo/Image Gallery - 20/11/2014

Thank You! To all the contributors via - https://www.facebook.com/LondononLondon
Carnaby Street after the switching on of the Christmas lights last week!
Photo by Matt Bazley
Photo: Carnaby Street after the switching on of the Christmas lights last week!
Photo by Matt Bazley

RHS Gardening Advice
Photo: Add bird feeding to your to-do list this winter! Keep the little dears well fed and watered during the colder months - find out how you can do more at https://www.rhs.org.uk/Advice/Profile?PID=497
Most of you lot probably do this anyway, so share with us your ideas, tips and experiences!
- Becky, RHS Gardening Advice

Christmas tree in Covent Garden.
Photo by Katie Amey
Photo: Christmas tree in Covent Garden.
Photo by Katie Amey

Photo by Nick J Drake
Photo: Westfield Christmas decorations - would make a great photo for our #ChristmasCompetition! More info https://www.facebook.com/events/870139279697615/
Photo by Nick J Drake

It was nice day enjoying ice skating at Somerset House...
Photo: It was nice day enjoying ice skating at Somerset House...

Southbank lights...
Photo: Southbank lights...

Lights of Regent Street...
Photo: Lights of Regent Street...

Lovely Christmas lights at Carnaby!
Photo by Nialole
Photo: Lovely Christmas lights at Carnaby!
Photo by NialolePhoto: Lovely Christmas lights at Carnaby!
Photo by Nialole