Happy 60th Birthday to the Old Operating Theatre!
Last Thursday, 27th October, the Old Operating Theatre turned 60 and, for that day only, waived the usual £7.50 entrance fee so that...
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obscuretourslondon
- Oct 20
- 1 min
Wallace Collection Visit
The Wallace Collection is always worth a visit, whether for its permanent collection or a temporary exhibit. Only a short stroll from...
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obscuretourslondon
- Sep 27
- 1 min
The Temple Church
As part of Open House London, the Temple Church was open with individuals on hand to direct visitors and answer questions. The Reverend...
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obscuretourslondon
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Frogmore Gardens and House Visit
Although not regularly open to the public, I had the opportunity to visit the gardens and interior of Frogmore House through an Open...
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obscuretourslondon
- Aug 20
- 1 min
Sewing Machine Museum
For those interested in mechanical advances as well as sewing aficionados, the Sewing Machine Museum is a must-see. It is one of London's...
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obscuretourslondon
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Sculpture in the City (If you can find it!)
The new Sculpture in the City (https://www.sculptureinthecity.org.uk) exhibition opened last month and will continue into 2023. It's...
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obscuretourslondon
- May 21
- 1 min
Tour of Eton College
Eton College is well-known for educating a total of 20 prime ministers as well as royals such as the Princes William and Harry (you can...
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obscuretourslondon
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Fancy a Coffee in a Loo?
Should you need a break from the shops, this lovely cafe in Fitzrovia may be just the thing. It's a restored Victorian toilet that was...
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obscuretourslondon
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Worth the Wait: Elizabeth Tower Renovation
The scaffolding went up in August of 2017 for the largest restoration project ever undertaken on the Elizabeth Tower and its famous clock...
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obscuretourslondon
- Feb 12
- 1 min
The Museum of London is on the Move!
Plans have been afoot for The Museum of London to move to a new location since all the way back in 2016! The Museum desperately needs...
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obscuretourslondon
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Mark your Calendars for the Platinum Jubilee!!!
We got the news already last year that 2022 would be special with a celebration for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee over the 2-5 June bank...
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obscuretourslondon
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
From Pollock's Toy Museum to Under the Christmas Tree
Starting to think about gift ideas for friends and relatives has me recollecting the August Open House at Pollock's Toy Museum and what...
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obscuretourslondon
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
Barbican Conservatory
The Barbican Conservatory is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the City of London. It takes a bit of effort to find all the way up on...
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obscuretourslondon
- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
Old St. Pancras Church
I often talk about Sir John Soane, Regency era architect, on London Bicycle Tours when I point out the extraordinary museum that was...
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obscuretourslondon
- Aug 11, 2021
- 1 min
(S)Lower Marsh Market
Close to Waterloo Station and the Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel, Lower Marsh Market is ideally situated for a lunchtime stop and a browse...
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obscuretourslondon
- Jul 9, 2021
- 1 min
Visit to Recently Re-opened Museum of the Home
This week I was able to visit the Museum of the Home (formerly the Geffrye Museum), one of my favourite museums, which reopened on 12...
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obscuretourslondon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Juliette Gordon Low in London Challenge Badge
In conjunction with the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting History Tours offered, there is now a Challenge Badge relating to Juliette Gordon...
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obscuretourslondon
- May 14, 2021
- 1 min
New YouTube Channel!
Since the first lockdown, Londoners are cycling more than ever! Some statistics claim that as many as 9% of all Londoners have purchased...
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obscuretourslondon
- May 14, 2021
- 1 min
New Video: Cycling from Limehouse DLR to Tower Hill!
Enjoy this street-view experience highlighting a newly re-surfaced and widened section of the CS3 with tips on places this visit by bike...
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obscuretourslondon
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1 min
Footsteps of Our Founders Video Links
For the Girl Guiding/ Girl Scouting World Centre's 30th Birthday in March 2021, my daughter and I made a total of five videos...
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