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Big Ben
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| Parliament Square, St Margaret Street |
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the clock tower that is affectionately known as Big Ben today. T...
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The Big Game II: Harlequins v Wasps
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| Rugby Road Twickenham |
Nearly 150 years ago, they were one club. Now they're each other's biggest rivals. This is the perfect script for Big Game II at Twickenham, which sees Harlequins take on Wasps in the Guinness Premier...
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London Travel
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Navigating around such a big city can often be confusing. Whatever your budget, there is a mode of transport to suit your needs. Explore London in a traditional Black Cab or a taxi, see the sights whi...
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London Shopping
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London is the shopping capital of the world. From the boutiques of Bond Street to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerni...
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London Box Office
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London is bursting at the seams with every kind of entertainment and activity imaginable. From open-air concerts and fantastic festivals to thrilling theatrical events, there's something for everyone....
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Biggin Hill Helicopters
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| Biggin Hill Airport, Kent |
Experience the thrilling feeling of piloting a helicopter. After a short briefing with your private instructor, you will soar around the local area and actually get to fly the helicopter yourself. Bac...
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Benares
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| 12A Berkeley Square House |
Benares is among the very best Indians in town. The restaurant opened with some fanfare, a head chef recruited from Tamarind and interior decoration worthy of House and Garden. The stylish restaurant,...
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Big Easy
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| 332 Kings Road |
With simple, classic décor, sturdy tables, an extensive and delicious junior menu, and extremely friendly staff who will hand out crayons for drawing on the tablecloth, this is one of the best places...
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Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
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| 44 The Market, Covent Garden |
This tiny shop in the heart of Covent Garden is crammed full of traditional toys but is probably most famous for its selection of toy theatres which range in price from £6 to £80. Wend your way up the...
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1880 at the Bentley
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| 27-33 Harrington Gardens |
The grandiose interior of this spacious basement dining room has been described as Versace on acid, but dont let the glitter daunt you. Known for its grazing menus of up to 10 trim courses and quintes...
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Bentley's Oyster Bar and Grill
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| 11-15 Swallow Street |
Set over two floors, Bentleys restaurant is an absolute gem, well known for its fish selection and with celebrity chef and Irishman Richard Corrigan at the helm. The celebrated chef and owner of Linds...
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Bibendum Fine Wine
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| 113 Regents Park Road |
Established wine specialists who can advise on how to lay down a 21st century cellar. The look is modern, the selection seriously good....
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Mortimer & Bennett
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| 33 Turnham Green Terrace |
Even in the culinary Mecca of Turnham Green, with half-a-dozen celebrated delicatessens in easy walking distance - Mortimer & Bennett stands out. The owners travel widely to source from micro-producer...
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The Bentley Hotel
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| 27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, London |
As its name suggests, The Bentley hotel is a rather sleek model. Appropriately located in upmarket Kensington and Chelsea all of the 64 rooms in this 5-star establishment offer a luxurious and opulent...
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The Rubens at the Palace
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| 39 Buckingham Palace Road London |
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It's also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There are three dining/bar areas: the Palace Lounge for aft...
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Biggin Hill Airport
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| Biggin Hill, Kent |
On the run from the French police, headed by stubborn detective Bezu Fache, the heroic double-act arrives in the UK aboard the private jet of aristocratic Grail expert, Leigh Teabing. They now belie...
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Biggin Hill Airport is also featured in the following article
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