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2020 Vision: Meandering Museums

Looking for a place to come in from the cold on a London winter’s day? Judith Schrut thinks you can’t beat a visit to one of London’s incredible range of small museums and galleries. Much as I love London and … Continue reading

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A Look at a Few of England’s World Record Sites (CheapOair)

England. It’s a land that’s as celebrated as much for its pomp and circumstance as for its more subtle eccentricities. Those who know the English well are aware of their love of competition – whatever the contest. No matter how … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Atrium

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Beyond El Dorado: Going for Gold at the British Museum

Featuring more than 200 objects from the Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia alongside dozens of pieces from the British Museum’s own collection, Beyond El Dorado: Power and Gold in Ancient Colombia at the British Museum strikes it rich with a mother lode of fascinating cultural artefacts and lots and lots of dazzling golden objects. Keen to see? You should be! But make sure to head over to the museum soon as the show ends in just a couple of weeks. Continue reading

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Sex and El Dorado at the British Museum (CheapOair)

Home to one of the world’s greatest collections of cultural artefacts, there’s never really a bad time to pop round to the epic British Museum. But with two sensational exhibitions that have recently opened there – Shunga: sex and pleasure in Japanese art and Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia – a visit is even more enticing than usual. Continue reading

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Experience England’s Roman Legacy (CheapOair)

Arriving in England in 43 AD, the legacy of the Romans in the British Isles can still be seen. From ruins from the settlement that would become the world class city of London to roads that are still regularly used thoroughfares and the sprawling Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient Romans left a historic and indelible mark. Here’s a list of some of the top Roman sights to see across the country. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Old and New

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London Daily Photo: Look Up

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London Daily Photo: Atrium

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London Daily Photo: Study

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London Daily Photo: In Like a …

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In and Around the British Museum (CheapOair)

In and Around the British Museum CheapOair, October 13, 2011 One may be able to spend hours, days or even a lifetime discovering the wonders of the world that British Museum holds. But at some point during your visit, you’re … Continue reading

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Chefspective: Antonio Carluccio (Londonist)

Chefspective: Antonio Carluccio Londonist, July 9, 2010 2:17 PM Preparing to speak tonight at the British Museum about Renaissance art in Italy, celebrated restauranteur Antonio Carluccio was keen to share with Londonist – via a phone conversation this morning – his … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Members Night at the British Museum

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