Laban is the largest purpose-built contemporary dance centre in the world. Laban’s awe-inspiring landmark building is at the heart of South East London's thriving arts community and houses the largest team of specialist contemporary dance teachers in the world. Laban brings together artists to train, collaborate ...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010 Q. Why the big fuss of the closure of the musical Cats A. In its run of twenty years, Cats has earned the distinction of being the longest running musical in British theatre history - at one time
00:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002Asks trixie A. Estate agents are gradually getting the hang of the web, although it is often hard to find a comprehensive listing of properties in many areas outside London online that comprise those
00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001The Royal National Theatre (generally known as the National Theatre and commonly as The National) in London is one of the United Kingdom's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company. It is located next to the Thames in the South Bank area of central London.
The Nation...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar. The other three are Middle Temple, Inner Temple and Gray's Inn. It is believed to be named for Lincoln de Lacy, the third Earl of Lincoln.
Although Lincol...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Dulwich Picture Gallery was built as England's first purpose-built public art gallery. The building was built by Sir John Soane and first opened to the public in 1817. The Gallery houses a small but select collection of European old master paintings mostly of the 1600s and 1700s, many of the highest quality. It also ho...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Royal Academy Of Arts annual Summer Exhibition is the world’s largest open submission contemporary art exhibition. Founded more than 150 years ago the Academy is run as an independent charity which allows them to support art, especially that by British artists, and educate the widest possible audience.
The R...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010A break to one of England’s true landmarks, Windsor Castle, one of the oldest castles in the world is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a holiday with years of history, contemporary shopping, fine dining, leisure activities and vast quantity of events.
What Windsor Castle has to offer
Windsor ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Asks howardpiercy A. There are various prices. If you plan to visit for one day it will cost 19 (adults aged 16-60); 16 (children aged 3-15); 13 (adults aged 60+). Alternatively if you plan to
00:00 Mon 06th Aug 2001Buying an apartment can be a hassle-free and relatively affordable investment option, though others are wary of their potential downsides.
Buying a new apartment
For the most part, details of new apartments are readily available, with developers advertising projects well in advance both online and in newspapers....
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010 A. A pioneering era in labour history - and a moment when Victorian hypocrisy and cruelty was exposed. Q. More details A. In June 1888, reformer Annie Besant (click here for a feature on this
00:00 Mon 10th Dec 2001St Pancras Station and Hotel - originally called the Midland Grand Hotel - is one of the great examples of Victorian Gothic - or Gothic Revival - architecture. Commissioned by the Midland Railway,
00:00 Fri 16th Nov 2001Christ Church, Spitalfields is an Anglican church built between 1714 and 1729 to a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor. It was one of the first (and arguably one of the finest) of the so-called "Commissioners' Churches" built for the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches, which had been established by an Act of...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Cambridge is a shopper’s paradise, with a vast amount of independent shops and unique boutiques to explore, and has been described as one of the most beautiful cities in Britain. Famous for its River Cam on which you can go punting whilst enjoy the scenic surroundings.
Shopping in Cambridge:
From department sto...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010The coming 12 months, when the city enjoys its tenure as the European Capital of Culture, represents the climax of Liverpool's regeneration from shoddy port and the butt of many a cruel joke to one of
10:26 Wed 16th Jan 2008A. Pop concerts are a great night out, and with the increasingly sophisticated level of entertainment expected, and delivered, they can be a memorable experience, but make sure your first concert is
00:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001 A. By William Booth. He was son of a speculative builder, and born at a red-brick terrace at Sneinton, Nottingham, in 1829. Q. A poor family A. Yes. These were poverty-stricken times and the
00:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001Asks alicevida A. Last minute holidays are now big business. Approximately 40% of UK holidaymakers book less than two months before going away according to the BBC's Watchdog website, and this figure
00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001 A. My Fair Lady is opening in London with Martin McCutcheon in the title role. Who was the original My Fair Lady Thanks for your question, Doubris. There's no doubt that George Bernard Shaw had
00:00 Thu 15th Mar 2001The Westminster Central Hall is Central Hall Westminster, a unique and historic building, centrally located across the road from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The Hall operates as a conference and exhibition centre, a concert hall, an art gallery, serviced offices, a Methodist church, a tourist attrac...
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