The moving story behind the Kindertransport statues at Liverpool Street Station.
Secret London | Kindertransport Liverpool Street Station
Category: art & culture
The 10 Longest Running Theatre Shows in London You Should See
Did you realise that around 15 million people go see a theatre play in London a year? With dozens of high-quality plays a day to choose from, catching a theatre show is one of the top things to do in London. But with so many plays performed daily, where do you even start trying picking one that piques your interest? Let's start with this list of the longest running theatre shows in London, including plays and the best West End musicals.
Step Inside the Charles Dickens Museum in London
Visit the Charles Dickens Museum in London and get an intimate look into the life of this celebrated writer whose works and iconic characters are still a huge influence on today's language and popular culture 150 years after his death.
English Phrases and Sayings About London History
Being nearly 2,000 years old, London's long history has clearly influenced the English language. How many of these English phrases and sayings about London history do you know?
Funny Dutch Sayings and Phrases about Clothing
As part of my popular series of funny Dutch sayings and phrases, I'm sharing my 10 favourite Dutch sayings featuring clothing with you here today!
Shepard Fairey London Exhibition Celebrating Three Decades of Dissent
In celebration of his 30-year long career, iconic American street artist Shepard Fairey recently returned to London for a special gallery show. Here are some photos of his characteristic artworks, including some of the murals he painted in East London.
What’s in a Name? Dutch Government Bans ‘Holland’ in Favour of ‘The Netherlands’
Tell me, do you use the name 'Holland' or 'The Netherlands' when you speak of my mother country? Despite its common usage, the Dutch government recently announced they want to ban 'Holland' and rebrand the country's name internationally. Why are they so eager to initiate such a huge and expensive undertaking? Find out in this blog post!
Memory: The Origins of Alien
What is your favourite science fiction film? Mine is Ridley Scott's 'Alien'. Just like me, this iconic film turned 40 this year. And to celebrate this special event, director Alexandre O. Philippe made the documentary 'Memory: The Origins of Alien', showing never-before-seen materials, interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
Film Review: ‘Heavy Trip’ – A Finnish Black Metal Comedy
The unconventional feel-good movie 'Heavy Trip', a Finnish comedy about an upcoming amateur black metal band, has been hailed as the Scandi version of the cult film 'This is Spinal Tap'. Even if you're not the biggest metalhead, the bizarre adventures of this ambitious metal quartet will rock your socks off!
My 10 Favourite Dutch Sayings Featuring Food
Following last year's popular blog post 'My 10 Favourite Dutch Sayings Featuring Animals', here's another look at some curious Dutch sayings. This time I chose My 10 Favourite Dutch Sayings Featuring Food! I also looked up the origins of each them in an attempt to make some sense of them. Tell me, what do you make of them?
5 Books About London I Love
London is a city that is full of surprises and here's five books that offer up different ways of seeing the metropolis. From the islands that people live on, to moving stories from a different generation.
Ahoy from Lizard Point, Britain’s Most Southerly Location
This message was sent to you from the unique landmark Lizard Point in Cornwall, mainland Britain's most southerly location. A remarkable location that has inspired many great minds, including Tolkien!
It’s a Kind of Magic: Discover the Science Behind Magic at the Wellcome Collection
Have you ever thought of how magicians and mediums use psychological devices to play tricks on you? You'd be surprised to learn how even your own brain deceives you! The current exhibition 'Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic' at Wellcome Collection reveals the rational truth behind the world of magic.
Secret London Tip: Discover the Petrie Museum, Home to the World’s 4th Largest Ancient Egyptian Collection!
We all know of course that the British Museum is THE place to go if you're interested in seeing ancient Egyptian artefacts in London. But did you know that the world's fourth largest ancient Egyptian collection is housed in a small building on the University College London campus? I only heard of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology last week and was rather blown away by all the treasures it holds!
Bag to the Future
I don't know what it was that first caught my eye when I received the invitation for Fjällräven's Kånken Art global product launch. Was it the words "free cocktails" or "Swedish bowl food"? Or possibly the fact that the "ambassador of Sweden requested the pleasure of [my] company"? Whatever the exact reason may be, I accepted the kind invitation. Keep on reading if you want to know what it was all about...