High Grossing Movies That Have Been Filmed in the United Kingdom
Throughout the years numerous high grossing films have been shot in the United Kingdom. And while some movies are pretty obviously filmed in Great Britain, other will certainly shock you. Here are some of the best cinematic productions to have been shot on Her Majesty’s land. The first movie from our list date back to […]
READ MOREA Short Guide to Literary Spots in London
Most people who have never been to the capital know London from films and books. Especially classical books written in the Victorian era or the first half of the 20th century. C’mon, admit it, when you hear London, the first thing that comes to your mind is Baker Street. Or narrow paved streets with carriages […]
READ MOREReasons to Move to the French Riviera
Southern France, especially the coastal parts, has become a synonym for a dream place to live in. Here are several interesting facts about the place that will definitely make you think about moving your home there: As of 1887 the French Riviera goes by the nickname of Cote d’Azur, or the Azur Coast. It is […]
READ MOREAmazing Places in the UK That You Wouldn’t Believe are Located In It
The United Kingdom has many interesting places which aren’t London, Edinburgh, York or Manchester. In fact some of these places are so beautiful that people often remain speechless once they see them in person. Fortunately for you, we will share with you some of them so that you can visit them sooner rather than later. Believe […]
READ MOREThe fascinating Wilton’s Music Hall
The capital of England, London is home to some of the world’s most renowned and visited landmarks. And while everybody has heard of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park very few people are aware that the city is home to numerous hidden gems that are worth a visit and that are amongst London’s more […]
READ MORECreate Streets – Will it Work?
Create Streets is the term used to describe a relatively recent proposition to replace council estates and tower blocks in London with terraced housing. Apparently many people are in favour, and the idea is gaining momentum by the day. In most people’s minds the phrase tower block is just as bad as council estate – […]
READ MOREThe London Garden Bridge – A Dilemma
One of the most ambitious and eagerly anticipated projects of London City Council is the proposed construction of a garden bridge across the Thames in central London. The garden bridge will be an installation connecting both banks of the river, thus providing much easier access and connection between landmarks and tourist attractions on both sides […]
READ MOREThe Buildings Associated With Sherlock Holmes
The sharp and charming detective Sherlock Holmes is arguably London’s best known and loved fictional character. Developed in depth and to perfection by the great writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes is quite the thing, in every sense of the word. The fact that most of the detective’s adventures and investigations take place in Old […]
READ MOREA Fresh Look on an Old Landmark
London is one of the cities where iconic landmarks and historic places of interest are literally around every corner, which is no surprise really given the British capital’s long spanning and colourful history that has also influenced and left its mark on the rest of the world for many centuries. Problem with iconic landmarks like […]
READ MORETurning a Aircraft into Home
Green living is nothing new, people with sustainable living principles have tried to do their little bit in keeping the environment cleaner and healthier on an everyday basis. On the same note, some people have not only opted for sustainable living but also for green homes. Green homes are the theme of the future and […]
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