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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a busy and vital crossing of the Thames: it is crossed by over 40,000 people (motorists, cyclists and pedestrians) every day. The most famous bridge in the world also houses four stunning venue areas, each one a unique and memorable setting for celebrations of every kind. Construction started in 1886 a...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Westminster Central Hall

The Westminster Central Hall is Central Hall Westminster, a unique and historic building, centrally located across the road from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The Hall operates as a conference and exhibition centre, a concert hall, an art gallery, serviced offices, a Methodist church, a tourist attrac...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Freemason’s Hall

Freemason’s Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and a meeting place for the Masonic Lodges in the London area. It has been a Masonic meeting place since 1775. The buildings are frequently used as sets for TV and film productions such as Spooks, Poirot and Johnny English. The s...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Getting to Grips With eBay

eBay has become the world’s number one jumble sale – if you’re looking for something peculiar there is a safe bet your desire will be sated by eBay, if you’re willing to look hard enough. For those that don’t know, eBay is an auction site which offers you the chance to pick up second-hand...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Imperial War Museum London

The Imperial War Museum London is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. The Museum spans a huge range of activities not only at its main London location but also at its four further branches. The Imperial War Museum wa...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Royal Festival Hall

Royal Festival Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues. The foyers of the Royal Festival Hall are opened to the public all day, seven days a week, with free exhibitions, lunchtime concerts, evening jazz performances, shops, bars and buffets. The Hall is part of the Southbank Centre. The Hall is fam...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Royal College Of Physicians

The Royal College Of Physicians of London provides a huge range of services to its 20,000 Members and Fellows and other medical professionals. These include delivering examinations, training courses, continuous professional development and conferences; undertaking clinical audits; publishing newsletters, guidelines and...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Museum Of London

The Museum of London documents the history of London from the Prehistoric to the present day. The museum is one of the world’s largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The Museum also holds the largest archaeological archive in Europe of this wealth of information. ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe celebrates the fact that the greatest dramatic poet in the English language lived and worked in London and that the cradle of English theatre was on Bankside by the River Thames. Every year the theatre celebrates Shakespeare's Birthday in the lead-up to the new Theatre Season on 23 April. For ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Tate Modern

The Tate Modern in London is Britain's national museum of international modern art. Each year, the Turner Prize is held at a Tate Gallery and is awarded to an artist under 50 who is either British or primarily working in Great Britain. It is the subject of great controversy and creates much media attention for contempo...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Government Food Guidelines Carelessly Left Past its Sell-by Date

While the government has been lecturing the public on its eating habits for over a decade in an attempt to change dangerously bad habits and remove threat of a looming crisis to the NHS, it may have been doing so on very outdated information. The government’s RNI (Reference Nutrient Intake) and DRV (Dietary Re...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Binge Drinking: Know Your Limit

We all like to spend our hard earned cash on enjoying the occasion tipple, but at what cost Nearly one in four adults in Britain is classified as a ‘binge drinker’, which is not surprising as the UK is one of Europe’s heaviest consumers of alcohol.Binge or Cringe When under the influence of a...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

A Girls Guide To Escaping The Dole Queue

As we women spend most of our lives shopping we are used to long queues, but the dole queue is one line we don’t want to be frittering our time away in. Unemployment is a huge worry in the UK, as a direct result of the recession, with the number of people claiming the dole at around 1.16 million – including...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Dog Fouling Laws

Dog Fouling Laws Anyone who has been for a walk in their local park has undoubtedly, inadvertently and disgustingly stepped into a pile of dog mess left there by a careless owner. This is often followed by an unabashed tirade of cursing and expletives as the hapless victim runs around in the long grass trying to cle...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants Encourage Overeating

The rise of the all you can eat culture, has also seen a rise in obesity – with predictions of 2.3 billion people being overweight by 2015 and more than 700 million of them will be obese. Gluttony: An inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires. Are Brits becoming sinful in the deadliest ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Christmas Chaos Around Postal Strike

Millions of cards and presents could arrive late for Christmas if postal workers go on strike. Postal workers are in favour of a national strike in a protracted row over jobs, pay and services that threaten to throw Royal Mail deliveries into chaos in the run up to Christmas. Christmas Strike: Around 120 million ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Festival Fashion: A Survival Guide

Be savvy in the fashion field even when surrounded by mud - and thanks to the great British weather you are likely to be accompanied with some rain. If you’re geared up with some tips on how to survive a wardrobe malfunction you won’t have to worry about looking good just making sure you don’t miss an...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Sharp Price Cuts Good for Shoppers

The shopping industry has seen a number of recent changes due to the economic cycle, which has moved into a recessionary phase. As consumers tighten their purse strings and their spending on essential items, there could be a decrease in sales, especially for non-essential items. Competition is rife: As the economic r...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Plastic Surgery

We’re constantly being told we’re too big, too thin, or too tall, too short- with the added pressure of perfect celebrities being paraded in the media, on TV or in magazines it’s no wonder people turn to plastic surgery for the answer.   Perfect vs. Imperfect: When you hear the words plast...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Fast Food Culture: Serving up Super Size Issues

An abundance of unhealthy, heavily advertised, low-cost food is what underlies the nation’s obesity crisis. We live in a fast paced society so of course fast food is a popular choice to keep up with the speed of the ever changing hectic schedules. Fast food is considered an essential part of national culture and ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010