Monday, 8 August 2011

A Lighthouse in London?Where? 


Trinity Buoy Wharf
Trinity Buoy Wharf
64 Orchard Place,
London, E14 0JY
T: 020 7515 7153
F: 020 7531 9786




Bus:

Number 277, alighting at the Town Hall on the north side of East India (DLR) station.

DLR:

To East India, followed by a 10 minute walk. Please do not walk over the footbridge at the station, instead use the stairs to the south exit. Outside of the station follow the blue signs marked either Trinity Buoy Wharf or the Bird Sanctuary.

Tube:

To Canning Town. From there it is a 15 minute walk. Exit from the north end (closest to the ticket office). Go to the large roundabout and turn left leading you over the River Lea bridge. Turn left at the foot of the bridge and follow the Lea to the roundabout with the Esso Station on the right. Keep following the Lea round to the left by PURA Foods and the path emerges onto Orchard Place. Bear right and continue on until you reach Trinity Buoy Wharf at the end.
To North Greenwich on the Jubilee Line followed by designated boat service from the O2 QEII Pier to Trinity Buoy Wharf Jubilee Pier

Boat:

A designated boat service runs from the O2 QEII Pier to Trinity Buoy Wharf Jubilee Pier.

The service is £2 each way and operates Monday to Friday from 5am - 8pm and over the weekend from 5am to 8am.

Car:

Follow signs to Leamouth on the A13 or from Aspen Way. At the Leamouth roundabout (Esso Petrol Station), take the Lower Lea Crossing exit. Almost immediately, go left after the bridge. At the T-junction turn right onto Orchard Place and follow the road round to Trinity Buoy Wharf. Parking is available on site.

Sunday, 7 August 2011


THE ROYAL WEDDING WALKing Tour

William Kate
William and Kate

  • Traverse the footsteps of Catherine and William
  • Learn the history of the Royal Couple’s romance
  • See Mahiki nightclub
  • Birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II
  • Garrard’s Jewellers and The Ritz Hotel
  • St. James’s Palace and John Lobb, Bootmaker
  • Queen’s Chapel and Clarence House
  • Guard change (when available) and Buckingham Palace
  • Westminster Abbey (OPTIONAL ENTRY, ADDITIONAL CHARGE)
Tour runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Start: 10.00am
Finish: 12.00pm
Departure Location:  Britain and London Visitor Centre, 1 Regent Street
Nearest Underground Station: Piccadilly Circus
Return Location: In front of Westminster Abbey
Nearest Underground Station:



Royal Wedding Walking Tour
Wander in the footsteps of Catherine and William. Be captivated by the fascinating mixture of places you visit connected to the Royal Family and the Royal Wedding. Listen to the stories of our professional guide to learn everything you need to know about the Royal Couple’s romance. You will not only see amazing places like the Birthplace of the Queen Elizabeth II, St. James’s Palace, Queen’s Chapel and Buckingham Palace but also spots like the favourite club of the young Royals and the famous Royal Jewellers, just to mention a few. The tour will also visit part of the Guard Change at Buckingham Palace (when available) before arriving at the wedding site – Westminster Abbey.
Westminster Abbey (optional)
Complete your regal tour with a visit to magnificent Westminster Abbey, where the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, the Dutchess of Cambridge was hosted in April 2011. This extraordinary structure holds a long tradition as a renowned site for many royal weddings and funerals. Marvel at its grand splendour.

Please note: Westminster Abbey tour is not running on Sundays due to religious services. 






Saturday, 6 August 2011

The London Pea Souper


Until the clean air act began to greatly improve the atmosphere in London, businesses and its domestic population largely had burned coal, rows of chimneys on every house all contributing to a mix with weather conditions to create a thick thick fog. This fog known as a London Particular or London Fog and its nick name as a pea souper. 

The Great Smog of 1952 was probably the worst occurrence of the thick fog where a possible 4,000 additional deaths were reported in the city over a couple of days, leading to the passage of the Clean Air Act 1956 which banned the use of coal for domestic fires in urban areas. The overall death toll from that incident is now believed to be around 12,000.




Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London

Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London

Thursday, 4 August 2011

Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Hotels In London 130 Queens gates


Offering a range of luxurious accommodation south of Hyde Park, the Queen’s Gate Apartments are a 10-minute walk from the Royal Albert Hall. South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes away.
The recently refurbished apartments all feature a fully equipped kitchen, and flat-screen TVs with Sky. Free Wi-Fi is also available for residents to enjoy.
The apartments at Queen’s Gate are elegant, with modern furnishings. There is a lift to every floor, a 24-hour front desk, and a concierge service.
Situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the apartments are ideal for visiting London’s main attractions. The Natural History, Science, and Victoria and Albert Museums can all be reached in 10 minutes’ walk.
Harrods, on Brompton Road, is less than a mile from Queen’s Gate Apartments. Earl’s Court is a 15-minute walk away.


The Boat House - Solar Shuttle


The Boat House - Solar Shuttle: "Welcome to the UK’s first Solarshuttle, which along with its sister ship the RA operating on the Norfolk Broads, is a magnificent vessel which glides silently across the water powered only by the sun.

Relax with friends and family or clients as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Park from the water.

The Solarshuttle has two extra Ship’s Wheels so that children can enjoy trying their hand at being a Captain for the trip.

The Solarshutle travels between the Diana, Princess Of Wales Memorial Fountain, which is on the south side of the Serpentine and where there is a car-park, to the new Boat House on the northern edge of the lake near the newly-refurbished Dell restaurant.

With its sound-system, lighting and twilight cruise capability, groups, parties and special event bookings are most welcome on board. Please refer to the Events section for more information.

Daily Cruises
Operating times are:

Weekends, school and public holidays between March and the end of September and full-time during June, July and August from 1200 hours. The service runs approximately every half-hour until dusk.

Dogs are permitted at the Captain’s discretion. Special trips can be arranged.

Please telephone 0207 262 1989 or email us at enquiry@theboathouselondon.co.uk for more information."

Think Pink Drink Pink at Selfridges London - All events - Events - Whats On - Selfridges | Shop Online

Think Pink Drink Pink at Selfridges London - All events - Events - Whats On - Selfridges | Shop Online: "When it comes to rosé, do you know your Provence rosé from your Aussie Grenache? Know what you like to drink but want to know more?"


1 Lexham Gardens London Hotels

In the heart of stylish Kensington, 1 Lexham Gardens has a 24-hour front desk and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is situated just off the Museum Mile, a 5-minute walk from Earl’s Court.
The cosy rooms at Lexham Gardens Hotel have fresh, modern decor and private bathrooms. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Traditional continental breakfasts are freshly prepared and served daily in the elegant dining room. There is a great range of international restaurants just metres away.
1 Lexham Gardens is a 20-minute walk from Knightsbridge and Harrods. Kensington High Street is a 10-minute walk away and the leafy Hyde Park is just half a mile away.

Single Room
The room is equipped with a standard Single bed, flat screen TV with free view channels, and Tea & coffee making faculties.
Double Room
The room is equipped with a standard Double bed, flat screen TV with free view channels, and Tea & Coffee making faculties.
Twin Room
The room is equipped with two standard Single beds, flat screen TV with free view channels, Tea & Coffee making faculties.
Triple Room
The room is equipped with three Singles standard beds, flat screen TV with free view channels, and Tea & Coffee making faculties
Small Family Room
The room is equipped with one Single Bed and one Standard Double bed, flat screen TV with free view channels, and Tea & Coffee making faculties.
Large Family Room
The room is equipped with a standard double bed and two standard Single beds or two standard Doubles Beds, flat screen TV with free view channels, and Tea & Coffee making faculties.




What's on at the SCIENCE mUSEUM
Science Museum - What's On
Share thisShare this on TwitterShare this on FacebookForward to a friend
Science Museum - What's On
Win a family trip to Paris
As well as spending your holiday in Space this Summer at the Science Museum, we're offering the chance to win a family trip to Paris!  Find out about the Museum space trail before your visit and enter the compeition...
SpaceFind out more and enter now!
Apollo 10Exclusive Apollo 10 opening on 19 August
Join us on 19 August for a rare chance to see inside the Apollo 10 command module known as 'Charlie Brown'. The hatch cover will be removed for just one day, so don't miss the chance to see inside a piece of space history. 
Check times and book nowFind out more
IMAXExplore Space in the IMAX 3D Cinema
Journey through distant galaxies on a mission to service the Hubble Space telescope, or blast off into space to see the building of the International Space Station, all in breathtaking 3D on our huge cinema screen.
Find out moreFind out more and book online
Family eventsFree Space fun for all the family
Travel back in time and join the exciting race into space with our show 'Russian to Space', or find out amazing solar system facts and help us draw a super-sized star map with our 'Star Struck' workshop.
Find out more about this Science Night and membershipFind out more
IMAXFresh Face
Win a chance to see your picture on the outside of the Science Museum by entering the 'Me and My Alien Friend' competition and help us protect our world-class collections. Open to children aged 14 and under.
 Find out how to enter
Shop onlineCan you fly the Tardis?
Visit the Doctor Who Experience at Olympia and find out! Just quote SM8 on the phone or online to save £5 on advanced bookings for the Doctor Who Experience, the interactive journey which takes you and the Doctor on a spectacular adventure through time and space! This multi-sensory experience is fun for the family and fans alike.
Find out moreBook online now
Exhibition RoadGetting here...
Please note: Exhibition Road is currently being redeveloped. Please use the tunnel if you are coming from South Kensington tube to the Museum.We're also open until 19.00 this summer so you can stay longer!
Skip the queueSee our map for directions

Tuesday, 2 August 2011


Perfect Lemonade Recipe

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute)

METHOD

1 Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely.
2 While the sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, enough for one cup of juice.
3 Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.
Serve with ice, sliced lemons.
Yield: Serves 6.

GBK Voucher from VoucherCodes.co.uk

GBK Voucher from VoucherCodes.co.uk: "Buy 1 Burger or Main Course Salad Get Another for £1 and Help a Capital Child at Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Valid on Eat In & Takeaway"

Monday, 1 August 2011

London Hotels, in Chiswick


London Hotels featured hotels in Chiswick