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Barking and Dagenham
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Civic Centre, Dagenham, RM10 7BN
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| Barking and Dagenham lies to the east of central London. Areas of interest within the borough include the ruined Anglo-Saxon Barking Abbey, built in 666AD. The Abbey is the venue... More
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Barnet
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Action Point, The Town Hall, Hendon, NW4 4BG
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| Barnet, one of the largest London boroughs, is home to the Hendon Aerodrome - the birthplace of British aviation and now RAF Museum. Visitors can gaze at over 70 full-sized... More
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Brent
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Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HD
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| "Gentle Brent, I used to know you,
Wandering Wembley-wards at will.
Now what change your waters show,
In the meadow lands you fill."
(John Betjeman, 1954)
Brent, named after the... More
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Bromley
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Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, BR1 3UH
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| Bromley is the largest of the London boroughs and promotes itself as the clean and green borough. It plays host every year to the Biggin Hill Air Fair held in... More
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Camden
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Camden Town Hall, Judd Street,
Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9JE
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| Camden - London's cultural quarter - is bursting with vibrancy and contrasts for those who love both the traditional and the contemporary. One of London’s liveliest boroughs, it's the centre... More
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City of London
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PO Box 270, Guildhall,
Clerkenwell, London, EC2P 2EJ
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| The Square Mile was once the old city contained within the medieval walls, a history remembered each November in the pomp of the Lord Mayor’s Show. Now it is the... More
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Croydon
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Taberner House, Park Lane, CR9 3JS
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| Strategically placed between London and Gatwick, Croydon has excellent rail links to the capital. As well as boasting one of the most extensive shopping centres outside London's West End, the... More
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Ealing
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Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, W5 2HL
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| Ealing is one of west London’s prettiest boroughs and hosts Britain's largest free jazz festival each year in August. The festival features a wide variety of bands playing lunch-time and... More
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Enfield
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Civic Centre, Silver Street, EN1 3XA
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| Enfield is the former hunting ground to the Kings of England and is as rich in history as it is in present day entertainment with a choice of events, theatres,... More
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Greenwich
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Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18 6PW
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| The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames, approximately five miles to the east of central London. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an... More
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Hackney
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Hackney Town Hall, Mare St, E8 1EA
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| Just 30 minutes journey from central London by road, rail or underground, Hackney possesses a rich mix of cultures and traditions. Popular destinations include super-trendy Shoreditch, a thriving cultural fringe... More
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Hammersmith & Fulham
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Town Hall, King Street, W6 9JU
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| Hammersmith and Fulham is a borough that brims with history. Attractions include Fulham Palace, which features a Tudor courtyard, 18th-century walled garden, botanical collection and museum. Kelmscott House, home of... More
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Haringey
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Civic Centre, High Road, Wood Green, N22 8LE
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| Haringey is famous for its literary connections such as Sir John Betjeman, who lived in West Hill as a child and also Karl Marx who is buried in nearby Highgate... More
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Harrow
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Civic Centre, Station Road, Middlesex, HA1 2XF
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| Harrow is home to one of Britain's finest public schools, Harrow School, based in Harrow-on-the-Hill, which offers three different guided tours are offered during term-time. A village atmosphere prevails in... More
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Havering
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Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BD
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| Havering sits on the north-east edge of the capital with an area approaching 40 square miles. Half of Havering is situated in the Green Belt and boasts three country parks,... More
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Hillingdon
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Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB81UW
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| Hillingdon is London’s least densely populated, with a large tract of Green Belt land that includes over 800 acres of woodland. The Colne Valley, once part of the Grand Union... More
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Hounslow
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Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 4DN
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| Hounslow boasts a wealth of heritage attractions, beautiful parks, open country areas and riverside walks. The River Thames winds its way along the southern boundary where there are delightful stretches,... More
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Islington
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Town Hall, Upper Street,
Islington, London, N1 2UD
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| Islington is traditionally a mecca for the cream of London’s liberal, journalists, writers and artists. This vibrant borough boasts a thriving fringe theatre scene, a wealth of fantastic restaurants and... More
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Kensington & Chelsea
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The Town Hall Hornton Street,
Kensington, London, W8 7NX
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| Kensington and Chelsea is renowned for its thriving, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The borough has many famous shopping areas including the King's Road, High Street Kensington and Knightsbridge, home to Harrods. Escape... More
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Lambeth
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Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, SW2 1RW
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| Stretching from the South Bank of the Thames to the suburbs of Streatham and Norwood, Lambeth is bursting with exciting attractions. Brixton, one of the borough's most multi-cultural areas has... More
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Lewisham
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Lewisham Town Hall, Catford, SE6 4RU
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| The Borough of Lewisham lies six miles to the south east of central London and enjoys good transportation links to and from the centre. Blackheath is Lewisham’s major centre and... More
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Merton
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Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX
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| Merton is home to the legendary Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, held every year for two weeks during June/July. The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, open throughout the year, provides visitors with... More
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Newham
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Town Hall, Barking Rd, E6 2RP
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| Newham is in the heart of London’s historic Docklands. With fast rail links to the continent planned for Stratford and London City Airport overlooking the docks, the borough is set... More
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Redbridge
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Redbridge Town Hall, High Road, IG11DD
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| Redbridge is a diverse borough with lush green spaces, sports facilities and bustling shopping centres. Though only seven miles from central London, it has a distinctly countryside feel with ancient... More
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Richmond-upon-Thames
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Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ
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| The heart of Richmond is the river. An unspoilt, 21 mile section of the Thames runs through Richmond, just 20 minutes by tube from central London. A favoured residence since... More
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Southwark
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Southwark Town Hall, Peckham Road, SE58UB
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| Southwark is the historical home of the capital’s arts and entertainments industry. London’s first theatres, the Globe, the Hope and The Rose were all built there in the 16th... More
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Sutton
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Civic Offices, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1EA
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| Situated on the southern edge of London, Sutton is an excitingly diverse borough. Visitors will want to check out the 16th-century timber framed Whitehall in the heart of the Cheam... More
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Tower Hamlets
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The Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent,
Tower Hamlets, London, E14 2BG
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| Tower Hamlets is the heart of London's East End and takes its name from the Tower of London, located within the borough's boundaries. The borough is dominated by the White... More
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Waltham Forest
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Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF
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| The Borough of Waltham Forest lies to the east of central London, with its centre, Walthamstow, located 30 minutes from the city. For shoppers, Walthamstow is home to Britain's longest... More
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Wandsworth
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The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU
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| The London Borough of Wandsworth, set in the heart of south London on the banks of the Thames, is only a short distance from central London. Wandsworth is a picturesque... More
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