Five Easy Day Trips from LondonAs the writer Samuel Johnson so aptly put it: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". If you're visiting London and you find yourself tiring of the hustle and bustle of this huge city, here are some suggestions for day trips from England's capital city.
London's blue plaquesMany well known people have lived in London, and many of their former homes are indicated by a distinctive blue plaque, displayed on the outside of the house they once occupied or were born in. BritEvents reveals a little history behind these interesting blue plaques.
The history of British seaside rockYou can't visit a good old British seaside resort without coming home with a few sticks of seaside rock. BritEvents' Lucy Middleton finds out who came up with the idea of mass producing this teeth-breaking sweet, how the letters are put in, and how it's made.
Album Review: Lady Gaga - Born This WayBritEvents' Lucy Middleton takes a look at the second studio album, 'Born This Way', by Lady Gaga, the fastest-selling album of the year. Does it meet expectations or fall sadly short?