Weird and Unusual London

Weird and Unusual London

By moonrising
13-02-2008 (last updated 06-03-2008)

Part of the group London Chat

Description: When you get back from a visit to London, and your relatives ask where you went, surprise them with some of these! I can't guarentee they'll be to everyone's taste, but they are at least off the usual tourist trail...

The Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Freemason’s Hall - London

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moonrising (8589 points) 03-12-2007 •••••

Walking home from the Prince Charles Cinema I found myself passing this imposing slab of a white building. It’s most striking: I could describe it... more...

Graffiti Art - Hertford Union Canal & River Lee Navigation - Tower Hamlets, London

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moonrising (8589 points) 30-01-2008 •••••

The junction of these two canals, close to Victoria Park, is another hot spot for Street/Graffiti art. Some has been there for years (Banksy’s Bab... more...

Ironmonger Row Baths - London

Ironmonger Row Baths

Beauty & Wellness » Saunas & Spas in London

1-11 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QF

Rating_4 5 reviews


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moonrising (8589 points) 03-11-2007 •••••

As one of the older public baths around, this one is a little different. It’s a listed 30’s building with high ceilings, making for a lovely airy ... more...

Banksy Giant Rat and TV - London

Banksy Giant Rat and TV

Arts & Entertainment in London

Car Park, Great Eastern Street, London

Rating_4 1 review


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moonrising (8589 points) 31-05-2008 ••••

**Updated at the bottom** These days Banksy is known world wide as an artist and his stuff sells for big money, but he’s been entertaining peopl... more...

Barbican Estate - London

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moonrising (8589 points) 15-11-2007 •••••

Most people have heard of the Barbican Centre, but you might not realise it’s part of a larger housing development with 2,018 flats, built over a l... more...

Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium - London

Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium

Shopping » Adult Shops in London

57 Hoxton Square, London N1 6PB

Rating_5 3 reviews


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moonrising (8589 points) 15-11-2007 •••••

The adult industry in the UK is big money, and for the most part money comes first and quality is way down the list. All too often all you’ll get ... more...

Docklands Light Railway Ltd - London

Docklands Light Railway Ltd

Arts & Entertainment » Day Trips in London | Services in London

P.O Box 154 Castor Lane, London E14 0DX

Rating_4 3 reviews


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moonrising (8589 points) 16-11-2007 ••••

I love the Docklands Light Railway! In spite of its name (often abbreviated to DLR) this network of railway lines is pretty much part of the tube ... more...

Old Street Graffiti - London

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moonrising (8589 points) 16-11-2007 ••••

Anyone remember the graffiti wall that used to appear at the start of the TV program Dragon’s Den? Well, that was on Coronet Street, just down fro... more...

Gay's The Word - London

Gay's The Word

Shopping » Book Shops in London

66 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AB

Rating_5 4 reviews


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moonrising (8589 points) 16-11-2007 •••••

As another reviewer has posted, there’s rumours that this shop might close. Well, I asked a member of staff, and the good news is that right now i... more...

Middlesex Filter Bed Nature Reserve - London

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moonrising (8589 points) 03-11-2007 ••••

Ever been out in the country somewhere, and found an old ruin? A few walls, overgrown with grass and bushes. A place to wander, and wonder. This... more...

International Magic Studio - London

International Magic Studio

Services » Events » Entertainers in London

89 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5BX

Rating_5 1 review


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moonrising (8589 points) 16-11-2007 •••••

This is a lovely friendly little shop, run by people with a passion for magic. It does stock both ends of the market. At the lower end you’ve got... more...

Banksy Poodle and Designated Graffiti Area - London

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moonrising (8589 points) 09-11-2007 •••••

One of Banksy’s best bits of street art. If you want to see this one for free you’ll actually have to be a bit cheeky, as it’s in the backyard of ... more...

Greenwich Foot Tunnel - Greenwich, London

Greenwich Foot Tunnel

Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in Greenwich

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London SE10 9HT

Rating_4 6 reviews


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moonrising (8589 points) 03-11-2007 ••••

Built over a hundred years ago this is one of London’s less visible attractions. It runs between Island Gardens on the Isle of Dogs (South of Cana... more...

Forbidden Planet Ltd - London

Forbidden Planet Ltd

Shopping » Book Shops in London

179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8AX

Rating_4 17 reviews


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moonrising (8589 points) 06-11-2007 ••••

If you want SF/Fantasy/Horror/Cult themed collectables, books, comics, magazines, cards, etc, etc, then this is the place. If all that leaves you ... more...

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