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| Up until as recently as the 1990s Earl’s Court was a haven of hostels, the temporary homes of a community of backpackers. The area, like most of its nomadic residents, had a scruffy appearance and looked like it needed a good scrub. Now much improved - although you'll still find the hotels here cheaper than their Kensington neighbours - you’ll find a Waitrose next to the kebab shops on the traffic-laden Earl’s Court Road. The large Cromwell Road also hums with traffic and is the main artery for the west of the country. The big attraction of the area, though, is Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre with everything from live concerts (Madonna, U2 and Justin Timberlake have all played here) to large scale annual trade shows. In fact, the site has been entertaining crowds of visitors for years. It was first used as an entertainment ground in 1887 when J R Whitely used the derelict area for events like Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and permanent attractions included the Big Wheel, a helter-skelter and a water chute. Bring them back, we say. |
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Further articles featuring Earl's Court on LondonTown.com
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LondonTown Competitions
(Published November 2009)
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| T4's Stars Of 2009
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, SW5 9TA
29th November 2009
It's been a big year for music and here's your chance to see ...
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London's Family Hotels
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| London is a magical city to visit with children. From West-End musicals to historic attractions, there are thousands of excursions that will...
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Fun for One
(Published January 2008)
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| 25th Luton Beer Festival
Hightown Sports and Arts Centre, Luton, LU2 0JD
14th - 16th February 2008
We don't normally cover events this far out of London, but...
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January 2008
(Published December 2007)
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| Destinations - The Holiday and Travel Show
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, SW5 9TA
31st January 2008 - 3rd February 2008
The only really sensible cure for the dragging...
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March 2008
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| Ideal Home Show
Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, SW5 9TA
14th March 2008 - 6th April 2008
Make yourself at home at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre,...
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26-28
Trebovir Road,
Earl's Court,
SW5
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2 minutes walk from Earl's Court
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Trebovir Road,
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| Situated in lively Earls Court, the Mayflower Apartments offer elegant and stylish living while you are in London. Offering a choice of nine deluxe apartments, ... More
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28th December 2009
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Stamford Bridge,
Fulham Road,
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| Chelsea's last home game of the season is a fiery affair, with local rivals Fulham making the short trip to Stamford Bridge for a South ...
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Fulham Pools,
Normand Park,
Lillie Road,
Hammersmith,
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Edwards Square,
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