Tag Archives: West End

Burlington Arcade

By Bob | Published: February 6, 2012

OK, OK Bob doesn’t shop at Burlington Arcade but nevertheless its a great place to visit for the visitor to London, another great ‘mini-experience’ of what makes London so attractive. The Burlington Arcade was built “for the sale of jewellery and fancy articles of fashionable demand, for the gratification of the public” in 1819 and that pretty much sums it up today. Located in the most exclusive shopping area in London around… Continue reading

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Discount Theatre Tickets In London

By Bob | Published: February 3, 2012

Author: Bob Handford
tkts Leicester Square is THE place to start your search for discounted London theatre tickets and is run by the Society of London Theatre. You’ll find their office at the southern edge of Leicester Square, a pedestrianised square right in the very centre of London close to Trafalgar Sqaure. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Underground Stations are close by.
Hundreds of half price and discount theatre tickets are… Continue reading

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Cleopatra’s Needle – The Oldest Structure In London?

By Bob | Published: January 31, 2012

Situated on the Embankment - the riverside road that follows the north bank of the River Thames in Central London is Cleopatra’s Needle. Literally thousands walk pass the structure and do not give the monument a seond glance. However, it has a good claim to be one of the most historic monuments in London, being the oldest man made structure in London.
It was made in Egypt in 1460 BC, making it almost… Continue reading

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Europe’s Largest Bookstore – Waterstones Piccadilly

By Bob | Published: January 26, 2012

The largest bookshop in Europe is found in the heart of London close to Piccadilly Circus. Waterstones is the largest bookstore chain in the UK with at least one outlet in all major towns and cities. The branch at Piccadilly apart from its size is little different to any other Waterstone’s bookshop so while it might be the biggest, few if any people would say its the best. After all in… Continue reading

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Fortnum & Mason Piccadilly

By Bob | Published: January 24, 2012

Fortnum & Mason is an iconic brand, world famous for its high quality food offerings, especially its teas and hampers. Grocer to the Queen says it all really. The store itself on Piccadilly is a department store but its the food sections that most people make a visit. If you are like Bob, where shopping normally gives no pleasure normally, this is one of those stores that is unique enough… Continue reading

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Denmark Street – Centre Of The Music Industry In London

By Bob | Published: January 23, 2012

Author: Bob Handford
Denmark Street has been the centre of the music industry in the UK for much of the 20th century, perhaps with its heyday in the 60′s.  The likes of Elton John, Rolling Stones and David Bowie were all here. Today the street is dominated by musical instrument shops.
Music publishers first moved here to be close to the theatres and music halls in the West End well… Continue reading

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The Spot That Marks The Centre Of London

By Bob | Published: January 20, 2012

Author: Bob Handford

The Exact Geographical Centre Of London in Trafalgar Square

Charles 1 Statue In Trafalgar Square The Centre Of London – The Plaque Marking The Centre Of London Is On the Ground To The North (left on picture) Of The Statue

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Cafe In The Crypt Trafalgar Square

By Bob | Published: January 19, 2012

Atmospheric Cafe At St Martin In The Fields Church

Right in the very centre of London at Trafalgar Square this is a really atmospheric place to eat with attractive pricing for London and honest food with decent portions.
The food is solid honest fayre, sometimes with British favourites like ‘Bubble & Squeak’
Profits all go to the good charitable work of the church above.
Its really the atmosphere you go for… Continue reading

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