Category Archives: For kids

BOMPAS & PARR: An earnest discourse with Sam Bompas on all things wobbly.

An insight into the weird and wonderful minds of Jellymongers Bompas & Parr. Continue reading

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Secret Gardens and Hideaways of South London

North and South: the great divide of our ‘united kingdom’. Southerners just love to compartmentalize Northerners as uncouth hard nuts who drink too much, whereas Northerners love to pigeonhole Southerners as softies who don’t drink enough. This North & South … Continue reading

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Secret Gardens and Hideaways of Central & East London

routing out the hidden gardens and hideaways of central and east london Continue reading

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Secret Gardens & Hideaways of North London

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Secret Gardens & Hideaways of West London

a guide through the secret gardens and hideaways of west london Continue reading

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The London Olympics

A look at the history of the London Olympics of 1908 and 1948 and how the 2012 games are learning from their previous mistakes. Continue reading

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Looking at a few highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Continue reading

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School of Life: Day Trip to London Zoo

A day trip to London Zoo and Camden Market with The School of Life, looking at the similarities between animal and human behaviour and discussion of Mark Earl’s ‘Herd’ theory. Continue reading

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The Royal Wedding: the big day

The Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William from outside Buckingham Palace. Continue reading

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The Royal Wedding: the day before

A look at the preparations around central London, the day before the Royal Wedding 2011. Continue reading

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