# London
London-born singer Samm Henshaw brings the 'Untidy Soul' tour to Dallas, shines at the House of Blues
DALLAS - British-Nigerian soul singer Samm Henshaw is slowly but surely becoming a global sensation. Henshaw, a native of London, has blossomed in popularity following the release of his debut album Untidy Soul earlier this year.
Record sale of British Prince Harry's book: Controversy over revelations; At the age of 17
Britain's Royal Family's Prince Harry's book 'Spare' is making records in sales. On the day of its release on January 10, the book sold a record 4 lakh copies in the UK, the US and Canada . In this book, Prince Harry has made many personal revelations, including taking cocaine at the age of 17, having a relationship with a woman older than him, beating elder brother William, marrying Meghan and leaving the royal family.
Legendary Fashion Icon Dies
Legendary designer and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood has reportedly died, according to a statement released by her company. Westwood, known by monikers such as "the high priestess of punk" and the "Queen of Extreme," died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in London on Thursday, according to CNN.
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The Artist who creates art on Chewing Gum Stains across the streets of the UK and Europe
Ben Wilson was born in the 60s at Cambridge and grew up in Barnet, North London, in a lively and creative household in which he was one of six children. His parents were artists, and he made things throughout his childhood — from clay, bricks, wood, or whatever was at hand.
Ukraine's First Lady Met with Queen Consort Camilla
Ukraine's First Lady, Olena met with Queen Consort Camilla of United Kingdom on November 29th. She wrote words of appreciation after her visit through Telegram. She wrote that it was an honour to meet Her Majesty and her opportunity to have her conversation about what is happening in Russia. They had several topics in hand. They spoke about how the war divided families as well.
Visiting London: Day Trip to The Cotswolds
The beginning of the new week in London was quite a busy one for me. No more was I just walking around with friends or family members around little neighborhoods in London. The first few days of the new week were for my day trips. I had already done a day trip the day before. Tuesday, March 22nd was no different as I was going on another day trip. This time, it would be to the Cotswolds!
Renaissance painting found in London bedroom: "It glowed with quality"
"Depiction of the Madonna and Child," a masterpiece painted by a follower of Filippino Lippi, worth around $320,000, turned up in a 90-year-old woman's bedroom in London. As she went through each room of a bungalow in north London, little did Siobhan Tyrrell, who is the head valuer at Dawsons Auctioneers' London office, suspect what she would find.
Day Trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford
My first two days in London were absolutely lovely. I had a wonderful time meeting up with my cousins and the new friends I met in my hostel. Now, it was time to start the first of my 3 day trips from London. Monday, March 21st, was my day trip from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford! We were going to visit quite a lot of areas in one day and I was ready for the adventure!
In the Footsteps of Jack the Ripper: A Walking Tour of His London Killing Ground
If you're fascinated by the Jack the Ripper murders and who isn't? Then you'll love this walking tour of his London killing ground. It's a great way to get a feel for the city during the late Victorian era and to learn more about the gruesome murders that continue to capture our imagination more than a century later.
Visiting London: Day 2 - Exploring with Friends
My second day in London, Sunday, March 20th, consisted of me exploring London with the new friends I met in my hostel room. If you haven't seen my previous blog post, I met 2 lovely ladies the night before and we all agreed we'd meet up with each other and explore London together. This is a great way to spend the day in London!
An Icon: Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-reigning monarch in British history is Queen Elizabeth II. She has been in power for 70 years, during which she has presided over many remarkable societal and global changes. She saw both war and peace; economic expansion and contraction; technological advancements; and cultural transformations. from the development of computers and the internet to the demise of communism and apartheid. Additionally, she is one of just two female monarchs who have received a direct crown (the other being Queen Victoria).
Visiting London: Day 1 - Arrival in London
It's been 7 years since I've visited London, 7 long years. I studied abroad in London back in 2015 for a semester and had the time of my life. However, circumstances such as life, post-college depression, COVID, and lack of financial stability prevented me returning since then. This was the year where that would change. 2022 was my year to finally visit a city I love!
London Place Names You're Probably Pronouncing Wrong!
Are you pronouncing these places in London incorrectly? We reveal the correct and the incorrect pronunciations! Some of the photographic content is 'licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license'
From London to Guatemala, This Hotel Group Gives Back
This post is not sponsored and does not contain any affiliate content. Go: Imagine a floating hotel room with waterfront views every morning out of your rooftop terrace in London; that’s exactly what Good Hotel™ London offers its guests!
Reluctant travelers take a transatlantic trip
Sometimes you just have to give it a shot. We’d been told that London’s Sky Garden was pretty cool, 37 stories up with a panoramic view of the city, a garden and, always a crucial factor, a bar. But when we checked, there were no tickets available.
Opinion: Britain Has Stated that Some Asylum-Seekers Will Be Tracked Electronically
"Britain will start placing electronic tagging devices on some asylum-seekers after they arrive on small boats via the English Channel or through what the government calls 'dangerous and unnecessary routes.'" —Ellen Francis.
London Railway for The Dead: Necropolis Railway
Difficult time to be alive in 1848 London, and worse still to be dead. A cholera epidemic had just swept through the city killing nearly 15,000 of its inhabitants, and bodies were literally pilling up besides churches waiting to be buried. But there was one problem: there was no space to bury.