London greylag goose (Lee Acaster) London is not just a concrete jungle, it’s home to millions of wonderful wildlife. Read how to help your local wildlife rescue, for details of smaller rescues. London Wildlife Protection is the main city rescue centre, for all kinds of birds (urban to waterfowl). London in the Wild shows that the…
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The Best Vegan Eateries in London
London is fast becoming one of the most vegan-friendly cities on earth, not far behind Berlin (officially the best place to live if you live on plants!) This cosmopolitan city of around 8 million people also has a strong multicultural ethos, so a lot of the food is internationally-influenced, although you’ll still find it easy…
A Guide to Covent Garden, Naturally
Claudia Rose Draws Covent Garden is known for its buskers, but where and what is it? In fact, it was originally the site of a monastery, which was destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII, when he created the Church of England so he could get a divorce (many monks were executed and others starved…
England’s Hidden History of Smuggling
Hastings Old Town, Oxford Artist England has a strong history of smuggling, which a few hundred years ago, was a trade more profitable than fishing. It’s believed that back in the day, more illegal spirits entered our shores, than through London Docks. The ‘King of Prussia’ was Cornishman John Carter who ‘worked’ alongside his brothers…
A Guide to the London Underground
Ruth Beck London’s tube stations are the beating heart of the city, with over a billion passengers each year shuttling below busy streets. The colour-coded maps are design classics, and although previously operated by steam, today the tube is electric, with modern extension lines like the Elizabethan line. Despite the name, over half the trains…