The Best of London's MarketsLondon's street markets are busy, bustling hubs that defy the commercial look and feel of sterile shopping centres. Explore the best of London's markets with our guide for visitors wanting discover a more local side of the city.
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.
The History of Afternoon TeaThere are few British customs that are as well known as the social and relaxing cup of good old-fashioned tea. We take a look at the history of afternoon tea, and explain how tearooms became popular places for relaxation and refreshment.
History of British MusicalsIn the first part of the twentieth century, British musicals struggled to compete against the dazzling stage productions of Hollywood musicals. There have been many hit British musicals before and after 'Cats.' How many do you remember?