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Fireworks in London 2009
(Published October 2009)
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Lord Mayor's Show
Fireworks at 5pm
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A London Christmas 2008: Festive Fairs
(Published September 2009)
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Olivier Foyer, National Theatre, SE1 9PX
Monday 17th November 2008 - Saturday 10th January 2009
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Sports in London
(Published September 2009)
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London Bicycle Tour Company
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London Walks
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Distance & Difficulty - 2.5 miles. A peaceful meander through town.
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Ludgate Hill,
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15 minutes walk from South Bank
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London Events / Exhibitions
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1st October 2009 until 17th January 2010
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Tate Modern,
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5 minutes walk from South Bank
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London Events / Theatre
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3rd October 2009 until 2nd January 2010
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The Young Vic,
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The Cut,
SE1
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7 minutes walk from South Bank
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| Well. knock me down with a .22 calibre rifle, Jane Horrocks is back at the Young Vic under the sparkling direction of Richard Jones in ...
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Local Sights and Attractions
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Victoria Embankment,
The City,
London,
EC4V
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11 minutes walk from South Bank
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Local Shopping
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Blackfriars Station Shop,
The City,
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EC4V
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11 minutes walk from South Bank
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London Dining / Japanese Cuisine
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Notting Hill Gate,
Bankside,
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W11
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12 minutes walk from South Bank
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Topnotch Health Club,
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Tudor Street,
The City,
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13 minutes walk from South Bank
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The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three ... More
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