Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall irrupted into a flurry of cheers this afternoon as filmmaker Martin Scorsese strolled on stage to take part in a career Q&A at the London Film Festival.
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Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog When we booked our holiday apartment in London, we found ourselves located pretty much in the centre of London. I was a bit hesitant when initially choosing the place to stay, simply because I know the City of London (that’s the name of the central London neighborhood) is the business centre of the capital city. “Business centre” is the type of neighborhood I usually want to be farthest from, but as it turns out, it’s actually quite a good location to be based in while in London.
Most London hotels are in prettier and far more beautiful neighborhoods of London. But the City of London is home to so many of the main tourist attractions, so it made for a convenient location on a short trip. Thankfully there were plenty of things to do within walking distance, and with the convenience of the London Underground and the bus system, we were near enough to the (surprisingly close) trendy East London neighborhood, as well as the more commercial and touristic areas elsewhere in central London.
If you’re looking for an apartment stay in London during a short city trip, being in the City of London can’t be more convenient. Our apartment was just steps away from the Monument—a column commemorating the Great Fire of London in 1666. Within walking distance, all of the following things to see were no further than a ten to fifteen minute walk.
I’m sure there’s actually more to discover in the neighborhood, but this top ten list of things to do should be enough to keep you covered for most 2 or 3-day trips to the City. Things To Do and See in(or Near) the City of London 1. St.
Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall irrupted into a flurry of cheers this afternoon as filmmaker Martin Scorsese strolled on stage to take part in a career Q&A at the London Film Festival.
Five Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested last night after disrupting a performance of Les Miserables in London’s West End.
“It’s like The Hunger Games, the AMPTP thinks they can starve us back to work,” said Bectu National Secretary Spencer MacDonald, as around 200 below-the-line workers gathered in London’s Leicester Square this afternoon to urge a swift end to the actors strike.
“Theatres and streamers need to coexist,” Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts, concluded during a keynote this morning in London when quizzed on his opinions about the future of cinema.
Street gangs in Scotland are being increasingly influenced by London’s drill music culture, according to a former hoodlum.
Police have arrested Laurence Fox after searching his home in London.
officially ended their feud — after 10 years.The pair opened up about their reconciliation during a tearful joint interview on “Today with Hoda & Jenna.”“I sobbed my eyes out. I told Clinton everything that made me sad, everything that hurt me, every way I thought I hurt him.
Billions actor Daniel K. Isaac is currently wowing Los Angeles audiences with his solo performance in the play Every Brilliant Thing, which is running right now at the Geffen Playhouse.
Kate Middleton has a big laugh with Zeb Akhtar, Senior Weaver Trainer, during her visit to AW Hainsworth.
Food, drink, rent, mortgages, energy, transport. You name it and it probably costs significantly more than it did a few months ago.
Michelle Dockery is married!
Sophia Scorziello editor Preview London’s upcoming stage production of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” has announced its full cast, including who will play young Hopper, Joyce, Dr. Brenner and Henry Creel (who will later turn into Vecna) — characters from the show played by David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Matthew Modine and Jamie Campbell Bower, respectively.
Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a live stage show that’s based on the Netflix hit.
The government has awarded Avanti West Coast a new long-term contract to run services between Manchester and London. Avanti, which replaced Virgin Trains in December 2019, had been monitored by the government after passengers faced a host of problems last year.
(referencing a famous Christina Aguilera look from the Noughties), she stepped out in more trophy vintage while in London.Ahead of Vogue World: London on Thursday night, the model and author was spotted in a John Galliano for Dior dress from his Rastafari-inspired capsule collection from 2004, featuring the French fashion house’s monogram print and a green, yellow and red stripe. To finish off the look, added her favourite vintage Dior logo boots, which she’s often been photographed in over the past year, along with a Prada Arqué shoulder bag.Ratajkowski is not the only celebrity who’s a fan of the 2004 Dior capsule: Kim Kardashian wore a vintage bikini from the collection back in 2017, while Dua Lipa wore the same bikini top, this time with a matching skirt and socks, during her Future Nostalgia tour in 2022.
Russell Brand played a gig in London to thousands of fans last night (September 16), hours after allegations of sexual assault were made against him.On Friday night (September 15), Brand denied what he termed “very serious criminal allegations” in a video, before the actor, comedian and presenter was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse following an investigation by Channel 4, The Times and The Sunday Times. Brand has denied all the allegations.On Saturday night, Brand went ahead with his gig at the 2,000-capacity Troubabour Wembley Park Theatre in London despite the allegations being made.The performance was delayed by 45 minutes from its planned start time of 7pm, reportedly due to Brand being stuck in traffic.A video posted by MailOnline appears to show Brand being given a standing ovation by fans, while Deadline report that he told the crowd at the venue: “I love you.
Moving cities can be difficult. It takes a leap of faith, a lot of expense, and you might not be any happier after moving.
So many stars attended Vogue World: London 2023 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Thursday (September 14) in London, England, and we’ve got pics of them all!
James Corden and Harry Styles are making the world a better place, for both their fans and the environment.
Sienna Miller is putting her baby bump on display!