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Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2018: A Colorful London Holiday

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London winter is dazzlingly bright again this year as the Canary Wharf Winter  Lights Festival, now on its fourth year, returns to warm the hearts of artists,  art aficionados, and spectators of all ages. Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2018 features 30 magnificent, cutting-edge light  installations and interactive light sculptures by some of the finest light artists  from UK, Australia, and across Europe. The Line-Up: UK’s Marcus Lyall is back with his Award-winning installation, “On Your  Wavelength”. This features an interactive light sculpture that explores the  power of light, music, and the mind. Laurent Fort from France brings the   aurora borealis to Cabot Place with “Polaris”, a spectacular indoor light  installation inspired by the famous Northern Lights. Adorable giant rabbits come to life in “Intrude”, a light sculpture exhibit by  Amanda Parer from Australia that speaks volumes about environmental  conservation. Little Sun from Germany invites visi
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Lady Windermere’s Fan: An Affair to Remember

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Image Credit: theartsdesk.com The Classic Spring Theatre Company celebrates the life and works of Oscar Wilde  with this debut offering from former Shakespeare’s Globe artistic director,  Dominic Dromgoole. Touted as the “Oscar Wilde Season”, this event features exciting performances  of Wilde’s four sensational Victorian plays; all of which have secured the  legendary Irish playwright, novelist, and poet’s rightful place in the history  of English literature. The repertoire includes A Woman of No Importance   which starts the Season off in October 2017. Next in line is the four-act satirical  comedy Lady Windermere’s Fan , set to show at the Vaudeville Theatre from  January 12 to April 7. First performed in 1892, Lady Windermere’s Fan is the  work that gave Wilde his first theatrical success. A Summary: On the night of her birthday, Lady Windermere is devastated by the bad news  from her friends, Lord Darlington and the Duchess of Berwick: her good  husba
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Enjoy the Ice Rink at National History Museum in London

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If you are a newcomer to the beautiful city of London, you would definitely love to skate in the beautiful atmosphere of the Natural History Museum’s open-air ice rink. Situated just in front of the iconic South Kensington museum, there is ample space for ice skaters and the spectacular rink is surrounded by thousands of glowing lights and you will see a glittering 30ft (9m) Christmas tree. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington Thanks to the beautiful and enchanting backdrop of Alfred Waterhouse’s buildings. However in this year 2018, the rink will provide festive fun with some of the options like serving luxurious hot chocolates, an indoor Café Bar and viewing balcony. Check out this video below: You can find more information by clicking in here Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Oxford Street The cafe bar that opens daily offers tasty meals, snacks and refreshments. Apart from that there is also a huge range of hot drinks, wines, beers and
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Magical Lantern Festival: Illuminate the Holiday Season

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It is that time of the year again. The Chinese Lantern Festival comes to London once more turning Chiswick House into a magical wonderland – full of dazzling lights, rich and vibrant colors. The Magical Lantern Festival is a celebration marking the end of Chinese New Year. But this year, it comes back bigger and better. There are plenty of Serviced Apartments Oxford Street , Short Let Apartments in Central London so visitors will have a convenient stay and enjoy more of the festivities. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington The theme last year is Silk Road. It is a series of trade route established during the Han Dynasty of China linking the east to the western world. This turned Chiswick House into a lantern trail that is based on the Silk Road. Visitors follow a mini trade route, showing important landmarks along the way. Colorful scenes from Central Asia, Middle East, India and other Chinese voyages full of life-size and larger-than-life size lanterns in all shape
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Guide to the St. Paul's Cathedral of London

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You should not leave London without a visit to the St. Paul’s Cathedral. The magnificent building is accessible from short let serviced apartments Central London . St. Paul’s Cathedral is the Seat of the Bishop of London. It is also what everybody calls the British Commonwealth’s "parish church.” It is without doubt the most illustrious and the largest church in London. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington St. Paul’s construction started in 1675 and finished in 1711. The design is by Sir Christopher Wren. The Renaissance church is nothing short of magnificent. It measures a spectacular 515 ft by 227 ft across its transepts. It has two towers that measure 212 ft each in height and a breathtaking 365-ft dome. What can you expect from a visit to this cathedral? The Cathedral’s Magnificent Dome Everybody who visits St. Paul’s Cathedral should scale the interior of its outstanding dome. Getting to the top of this 365-ft dome will take all of 5
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Visiting London’s Top Attractions

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  London welcomes at least 15 million tourists each year. This is not at all surprising – what with the seemingly endless museums, royal palaces, cathedrals, primeval castles, Roman ruins, and vibrant centers for arts and entertainment one can explore in the city. Visiting London is made even more convenient by the number of holiday apartments Islington that you can stay in during your visit. Make your trip to London worthwhile. Make sure to include the following top attractions: Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington City Booker Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is considered as one of Great Britain’s iconic structures. It is a place that displays royal pageantry through the Changing of the Guards. The exercise draws people with its demonstration of precision marching to music. The Royal Family has lived in Buckingham Palace since the reign of Queen Victoria. You will know if the present-day Queen is in the palace by looking at the flagpole on top
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Guide to the National Gallery in London

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The National Gallery is one of the popular tourist spots in Central London. Located in Trafalgar Square, the art museum is accessible from almost all parts of London, including holiday apartments near Oxford Street London . A good number of art museums in continental Europe are formed in the same manner – an existing princely or royal art collection is nationalized. The same is not true with the National Gallery. Visit City Booker In 1824, the British government made an initial purchase of thirty eight paintings from the renowned John Julius Angerstein Collection. Subsequent purchases, as well as donations from the Gallery’s early directors and other private sponsors, allowed the Gallery to expand its first collection. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington The National Gallery has a priceless and comprehensive collection of 2,300 paintings that date back to the middle of the 13 th century up to the 1900s. It has a small collection compared to many nation
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