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One Week in London

There's so much to see and do in London that it can be hard to know where to start. Here's how I maximized my time to get to some of the top attractions in one week's time.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? THE ORIGIN OF STREET NAMES IN THE CITY PART TWO

I wrote last week about some of the unusual place names in the City of London, and how they came to be named. This week, I’ve included some more of the weird street names.

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Visiting Cornwall on Holiday

Cornwall is one of the most fantastic places in the UK and worthy of a visit if you’ve never been before. This guide will show you why you NEED to visit this wonderful county.

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Visit William Hogarth's House in Turnham Green, Chiswick, London

William Hogarth's 18th century house in Turnham Green, London is open to the public after being beautifully refurbished in 2011. Admission is free.

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Visit Alexandra Palace - London's Victorian 'People's Palace'

In July 2013, Alexandra Palace celebrated its 150th anniversary. The people of London paid homage to the spirit of this Victorian 'People's Palace'. It's a 'must-see' destination.

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Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel

There's new Legoland Windsor Hotel for 2012 and its right inside the park! The Legoland hotel has Lego-themed rooms and lots of details that kids will love.

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The London of Oscar Wilde - A Guided Walk Around Mayfair

Take a guided walk around Mayfair and follow the brilliant Irish author, Oscar Wilde as he stops off at his club, visits his tobacconist and shops for green carnations.

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Book your bed and breakfast in Manchester now

Some tips to help you get around Manchester, here are some of the highlights of the city you will soon fall in love with.

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Lunch at The Aqua Shard

The Aqua Shard has one of the finest views of London, and is an excellent restaurant as well. You can see HMS Belfast, the London Eye, St Paul's and much, much more.

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Corfe Castle

Located in South England, the ruins of Corfe Castle overlook the tiny village of Corfe in the Purbecks. Protected from damage by the National Trust, it is popular with tourists.

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British Icons

Britain has so many icons for such a small island, albeit with an extremely colorful history, welcome to British Icons

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RAF Museum Hendon

An article about the RAF Museum in Hendon London, which displays a range of aircraft and aviation history.

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Pitlochry Hydroelectric dam and fish ladder

The Pitlochry hydroelectric dam, and its famous fish ladder, spans the River Tummel in Scotland. Constructed between 1947 and 1951, the fish ladder allows salmon upstream to spawn.

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Sneinton Festival 2014: What’s On When and Where

The 2014 Sneinton Festival in Nottingham, England, will run from the 5th to the 12th of July 2014. Here's a guide to the events.

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Find Russian Culture in London

Whether a native Russian or an interested Anglophile, London is home to a number of organisations catering for those who are fascinated by Russian culture.

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Magic Roundabouts of the UK -- Circle Within a Spiral

There are a handful of 'Magic Roundabouts' in the UK -- Ring Junctions to give them their real name -- that are made up of five mini roundabouts inside a larger one.

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Brick Lane, London E1

Brick Lane is close to the City of London, yet part of the East End. Full of authentic restaurants and bars, it's a great place to go for food and some shopping.

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A Visit to Tower of London Beach - Find History on the Thames Foreshore

A rare visit to the Thames 'beach' in front of the Tower of London resulted in some fascinating finds including Roman, Mediaeval, Tudor and Victorian artefacts.

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