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5 Unmissable Museums in Central London
6 Great Italian Restaurants in the City of London
10 Most Popular London Attractions
11 British Dishes To Try When Visiting London
London Weather
Best 10 Things To Do in Kensington and Chelsea
Guide to Markets in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
5 Great Places for Afternoon Tea in London
Recommendations for a Romantic Weekend in London
5 Best Boutique Hotels in Soho, Mayfair and Fitzrovia
Our Favourite London Parks
10+ Date Night Ideas for Central London
5 Best Hostels in Central London
5 Places in London For Time Out
Recommendations for a Family Friendly Weekend in London
Things to do at Christmas Time in London
5 Best Museums for Family Fun
20+ Things You Must Do In London
5 Unusual Museums in London
10 Best Tourist Attractions in London
The Best Markets to Visit in London
Recommendations for a Decadent Weekend in London
Best Restaurants for Pizza in Covent Garden
Recommendations for a Cheap Weekend in London
5 Shops on Oxford Street You Must Visit
Best Things To Do In Covent Garden
24 Hours in Covent Garden

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Historic Sites

Frederick John Horniman And The Horniman Museum Blue Plaque - The Horniman Museum and Gardens were given to the people of London in 1901 by Frederick John Horniman, who lived near this site.
George Baxter Blue Plaque - George Baxter artist craftsman born 1804 died 1867 lived in a house previously on this site from 1844 to 1860. A central figure in coloured picture printing.
Enid Bagnold Blue Plaque - Enid Bagnold 1889-1981 novelist and playwright lived here
Benjamin Waugh Blue Plaque - Benjamin Waugh 1839-1908 founder of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children lived here
Eugen Sandow Blue Plaque - Eugen Sandow 1867-1925 body-builder and promoter of physical culture lived and died here
Kathleen Ferrier Blue Plaque - Kathleen Ferrier 1912-1953 contralto lived here
Thomas Daniell Blue Plaque - Thomas Daniell 1749-1840 topographical artist lived here
Theatre Royal, Marylebone Green Plaque - Site of Theatre Royal Marylebone 1832-1959 also known as the Royal West London Theatre home of the Victorian dramatic & music hall tradition
Elizabeth Barrett Browning Stone Plaque - Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806-1861 poet lived in a house on this site 1838-1846
Nina Bawden Green Plaque - Nina Bawden CBE 1925-2012 Writer and Campaigner for Railway Safety Lived here 1976-2012
John Henry Newman Blue Plaque - In a house near this spot John Henry, Cardinal Newman was born 21st February 1801
Raymond T. Chandler Blue Plaque - Raymond Chandler 1888-1959 Writer lived here
St. John Street Turnpike Green Plaque - St. John Street Turnpike stood here c1746-1830
Mary Hughes Blue Plaque - Mary Hughes (1860-1941), Friend of all in need, lived and worked here 1926-1941.
Henry Hyndman Blue Plaque - Henry Mayers Hyndman 1842-1921 socialist leader lived and died here
Charles Dickens And George Inn, Southwark Bronze Plaque - In the courtyard at the rear of this building is the George-London's only galleried inn. Immortalized by Charles Dickens in "Little Dorrit"
Hannah Billig Blue Plaque - The distinguished physician Dr Hannah Billig GM, MBE 1901-1987 known locally as "The Angel of Cable Street." honoured for her bravery in World War II and famine relief work in India lived and worked here 1935-1964
Samuel Palmer Blue Plaque - Samuel Palmer 1805-1881 artist born here

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Trivia and Facts

The exact centre of London is marked by a plaque in the Church of St Martin's-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square.

Evening Standard

Before the 17ft statue of Nelson was erected on top of the Trafalgar Square column in 1842, 14 members of the memorial committee who had commissioned the work held a dinner party on the 170ft-high plinth.

Evening Standard

Marble Arch was designed by John Nash in 1828 as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, but was moved to Hyde Park when Queen Victoria expanded the palace. It contains a tiny office once used as a police station.

Evening Standard

Quotes

That's why this generation is the least racist generation ever. You see it all the time. Go to any club. People are intermingling, hanging out, having fun, enjoying the same music.

Jay Z

After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations.

Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance

Tuesday isn't so bad...It's a sign that I've somehow survived Monday.

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