Topic: London

The history of Tower Bridge

Happy Birthday Tower Bridge! After 125 years, we take a look at some of the defining moments in the history of Tower Bridge

A century of women’s suffrage in Britain

Chaining yourself to the railings of Number 10 is always going to garner more headlines than a well-argued letter to the Times.

Five Victorian buildings in London you need to visit

Here are five of London's most beautiful buildings built during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Dateline

Happy Anniversaries and High Fashion

Love, Love Me Do in Liverpool

On the Road: The West Country by Train

The West Country is home to some of Britain's most scenic delights. Fancy a train ride?

Around Town Online: September

September is one of my favourite times of year in London. The weather usually cheers up, evenings are still relatively long, there’s loads still going on - and the kids are back in school, which makes getting around just that tiny bit easier. Of course there are still lots of visitors, but that just gives the place a buzz. With a bit of luck the tube strikes that have been plaguing London this summer will be over too.

Around Town Online: August

August has to be one of the best months for visiting London if you're interested in events, unusual places to eat and exciting new attractions. Counter-intuitively, other months often have better weather but for sheer variety of things to do, especially free things, this is your month.

History, Sport and Art Blend Nicely in Wales’ Capital City

Art Deco and a Hideaway

The Royal Shakespeare Company: Still Playing The Part

There is much ado about the Royal Shakespeare Company these days as it affirms its mission to itself and to the theatrical community, builds a new theater to replace the one it has performed in at Stratford-upon-Avon since 1932 and once again presents a regular season in London. Overcoming a period of artistic and financial woes in the 1990s, the RSC has rediscovered its original mandate to keep the works of William Shakespeare alive for modern audiences through an ensemble company of actors.