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A variety of places owned, operated or funded by the City of London Corporation
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Hotels & Holidays » Tourist Information in Blackfriars
Added by maggiebob on 18-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in City of London
randleiv wrote on 23-08-2012 “One of my favourite attractions in London! An absolute must visit with phenomenal history and magnificent views. Visited during the City of London festival where there was live classical music within the alcoves of the Monument. Completely eerie and atmospheric. Love it!...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 18-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Cultural Centres / Events / Galleries in Moorgate | Nightlife » Cinemas in Moorgate
randleiv wrote on 23-08-2012 “There's something mildly appealing about the ever so unsightly Barbican Centre. Brutalist by design, it lends itself well to its reputation as the leading (largest) arts centre in Britain, or Europe for that matter. Wonderful exhibitons, world class performances, martini lounges (007!). What's not...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks / Museums in Hampstead
fionaskene wrote on 11-08-2012 “Gorgeous.Romantic. And you can learn : today it was the Art Of Georgian Cookery but tomorrow it could be poetry Keats House is where the poet John Keats lived from 1818 to 1820, a setting that inspired some of Keats’s most memorable poetry. Here, he wrote 'Ode to a Nightingale', and fell in...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Museums in London
voicy1stef wrote on 13-11-2012 “I went here last weekend and enjoyed it greatly. The walk through the museum covers all eras of London life. There are remnants of Roman walls outside in one section of the museum, there's a Victorian street exhibit, and much more. Great attention is paid everywhere to detail. Very much worth a...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Shopping » Food & Drink » Fishmongers in Docklands
S_Le wrote on 19-10-2012 “Awesome place to buy all kinds of exotic food! People are very friendly on top of that. I come here quite often and always discover something new.” more...
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Shopping » Markets in City of London
Eltigreblanco wrote on 28-09-2010 “A little oasis of shopping in the big business desert of the City - fairly easy to miss if you don't know about it. A reasonable range of shops ( mostly clothing, a card shop, a Timpsons,and a mid-sized Waterstones), restaurants/wine bars/brasseries, a couple of hairdressers,, and Oddbins, etc. A...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in City of London
marie_f wrote on 22-11-2008 “St Dunstans, just to the east of the city, between Monument and Tower Hill, is the bombed-out ruins of a medieval church which has been turned into a surprisingly tranquil spot in the heart of London. Whilst much of the older part of the church was destroyed by the bombing campaign, the Wren...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in City of London
visitthecity wrote on 05-02-2010 “Gets pretty crowded on weekday lunches in the summer but a great place to relax at other times. Lots of very well tended flower beds and a bowling green for the adventurous.” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Shopping » Food & Drink » Butchers in Farringdon | Shopping » Markets in Farringdon
Eraho wrote on 18-11-2012 “Bought some delicious duck here one morning at 5am - you gotta check out this tremendous market !!...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Bow
Templar wrote on 20-11-2008 “I must stop reading London history texts as I keep finding things I then have to go and investigate..the original purpose of usually. In the Middle Ages this was a plain, grassy space just outside the city walls, known as Smooth Field, where horses were sold. A cattle market was established in...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in Old Street
mezzles wrote on 16-12-2011 “I was wheelchair bound for a short time and this little parkland was the first place we found that gave my attendant and I respite from the busy narrow paths on City Road. We spent a lot of time here and enjoyed the lovely trees and the ambient peace that oozed from every tree and blade of grass.” more...
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QuidProQuoZA wrote on 25-05-2009 “West Ham park is one of my favourite parks and is like an oasis down here in the East of London. I love the diversity of activities. Running track, pull-up bars, ornamental gardens, tennis courts, cricket nets, outdoor gym equipment and even a little obstacle course. I live nearby and it really...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Muswell Hill | Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Muswell Hill
jkp1980 wrote on 15-05-2012 “Highgate Wood - a taste of real woods in the middle of London, great place for walks, to play ball with lil ones or have coffee and a chat with mates in a cafe. It's such a charming place, I would definitely recommend as a place to relax after busy week of working.” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Queens Park | Services » Home Services » Glaziers in Queens Park
Urbanite wrote on 30-06-2009 “Groovy park that's a little less touristy than the many London parks but still quite sizeable - 30 acres. I like it as it has lots of trees, is kept very well, has a grand stand, toilets, a little shop and ever important ice cream window. It's one of those places that you only really go to if you...” more...
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Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Hampstead
Mike Nicolson wrote on 14-11-2012 “I love Nature and this place is one of my favourites walking places in London. Great, simply great.” more...
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Arts & Entertainment » Museums in City of London
martymon wrote on 14-12-2011 “Went in for a stroll on my lucnh to keep out of the rain and spent my whole lucnh there! Really interesting place, some beautiful things on display. Not the easiest place to find if you're a tourist so make sure you bring a map and check the opening times by ringing up as they can be closed at short...” more...
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Arts & Entertainment » Galleries in City of London
rcoldbreath wrote on 23-12-2009 “I can't believe nobody has reviewed this yet! Nestling in one of the modern arms of the Guildhall is a fairly extensive art gallery - normally around 250 paintings or pieces, with changing exhibitions around a central theme. It costs £2.50 to get in (£1 with concessions); but if you're a...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Education » Libraries in Moorgate
Neil Carmichael wrote on 08-07-2010 “Sat in the middle of the barbrican, this library is great, it has a good selection of books, has automated checking in and out of books and has a good music section. Its also a really interesting building, recommended” more...
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Education » Libraries in Clerkenwell
francella wrote on 16-09-2008 “I love this place! If you're into family history research, house history research or anything else related to London based records then this is the place to come to. The LMA covers all of London except for the City of London (go to Guildhall Library) or Westminster (go to City of Westminster...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Education » Libraries in Westminster
francella wrote on 10-09-2008 “Guildhall Library is a very useful place for research about all sorts of subjects and very much also family history! The library has microfilms of City of London parish registers as well as many other documents: fire insurance policies, wills (other than PCC wills), etc! If you are looking for a...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011
Education » Libraries in City of London
raistlyn wrote on 04-02-2011 “This is a great library. It's conveniently located between Liverpool St and Bank stations and offers a wide range of books, CDs and DVDs. It's quite good on finance books and travel guides. Service is nice and friendly; I have 'lost' my card on a number of occasions and still been able to borrow...” more...
Added by maggiebob on 14-07-2011