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Apr 30, 2024 | 
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When I was in Finland one winter, the locals told me they don’t consider spring to start before May. That way they are not disappointed. So, that’s something for us all to remember next April when we feel a bit hard done by with the chilly weather. Did you try any of my recommendations from last month? I saw the RIBA exhibition which was worth the trip as the cafe is decent too (although not ‘service with a smile’.) And I spent time admiring Flaming June at the Royal Academy.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
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How did you get on with my February recommendations? I really enjoyed Yoko Ono – Music of The Mind at Tate Modern. It’s all rather ‘conceptual’ but give in to it and it’s a lot of fun. You can hammer nails into an artwork, play chess with all white pieces for both players, shake hands through a hole in a canvas and much more. I liked listening to the music on headphones and the ‘bottom’ video is ‘impressive’. I also enjoyed Sargent and Fashion at Tate Britain.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
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So, how did you get on with my January recommendations? I’ve spent most of the month hibernating and wishing for warmer days but I did go to the Horniman Museum. I primarily wanted to see their Tea exhibition which I thought was good and worth the visit. The venue is right as The Horniman is named after Frederick Horniman, who inherited and ran his father’s business, Horniman’s Tea (read more history here).
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
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Discover more from AboutLondon Laura's NewsletterLondon news including exhibition reviews, what's new and what's recommended. Did you try any of my suggestions from last month? I thought the Hellenic Centre is well worth having on your cultural radar. And I did manage to see inside the pink house on Princelet Street. Did you go? The new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands is great! It’s about how Jewish Londoners shaped global style.
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Sep 30, 2023 | 
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Discover more from AboutLondon Laura's NewsletterLondon news including exhibition reviews, what's new and what's recommended. How did you get on with my suggestions in the last newsletter on things to do? September is always a really good time to be in London. And October is too so here are some ideas to encourage you to get out and about. Outside 25 Cannon Street, a relatively new pocket garden includes a reflection pool so you can get photos with St. Paul’s Cathedral upside down.
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Aug 31, 2023 | 
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My August plans were to head back to Wales. Which I did so mission accomplished. While I don’t have lots of ‘look what I did’ things to show you, I have plenty of ‘things you could do’ for September. But before we get onto that, here’s an interesting blog post from the Postal Museum. AboutLondon Laura's Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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May 25, 2023 | 
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You are here: Home / Columns / Laura's London / Big Changes at Tate Britain – Inside the RehangTate Britain has completed a rehang of its free collection displays. The last time the national collection of British art was changed was ten years ago. It’s likely your favourite pieces will be in a different location than when you last visited. The collection covers 500 years of art, culture and society.
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May 4, 2023 | 
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You are here: Home / Culture / What’s On in London Events for May 2023 There’s more than the Coronation going on this month in London! Here’s a selection of events not to miss if you’re visiting London in the beautiful month of May! Luxury and power: Persia to Greece Luxury and power: Persia to Greece 4 May – 13 August 2023 British Museum: Joseph Hotung Great Court Gallery Russell Square Major exhibition on luxury in the Persian empire This major exhibition at the British Museum will explore...
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May 3, 2023 | 
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It’s not just ‘new King and Queen month’ as you could enjoy jousting, coastal walks, Eurovision, flowers, hot air balloons, pirates, trains, dancing and more!May in BritainWhile we don’t have to contend with the ‘pea-soupers’ of the 19th century, London’s air quality is still a topical news story. The latest exhibition at the Charles Dickens Museum looks at the ways London fog crept across the work and life of Charles Dickens.
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Apr 24, 2023 | 
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You are here: Home / Columns / Laura's London / Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians – Latest Exhibition at The Queens Gallery Buckingham PalaceOpen from Friday 21 April 2023, The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace has a major exhibition revealing life in the 18th century through the fashions of the day. This was an exciting period when trade, entertainment and technological innovations became driving forces for iconic fashion trends across all levels of society.
