Category Archives: London travel

London Tube closures for bank holiday weekend of 25-26 May 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Another fairly quiet weekend. A chunk of the Central Line beyond N Acton station and the last bit of the Northern line beyond Colindale will be shut through Monday. Large … Continue reading →

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Finishing up in London then back to the USA

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

This trip to Europe, like most for me, ended in London, that sprawling, hectic, loud and somewhat grungy place that reminds me more of New York than of any other European city. I’ve been coming here almost annually for more … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 18-19 May 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. A nice quiet spell, apart from some headaches getting to or from Heathrow. A chunk of the District Line, some of London Overground and a hefty section of the Piccadilly … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 11-12 May 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Most of the closures are outside of zone 1. The exceptions are parts of the Circle line between Kings Cross and Moorgate and a section of Hammersmith/City over by Liverpool … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 4-6 May 2013 – bank holiday w/e

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this bank holiday weekend. Just what everyone looks forward to – a three day weekend away from the job. And all sorts of Tube disruptions to complicate your holiday plans. I´m not … Continue reading →

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Some quick notes from Europe

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Haaj. Hola. Hello! Coming to the end of the first week on vaca. Wi-fi has been spotty to say the least. The hotel in London only had access in the lobby, a real pain. The place I stayed in Alkmaar … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 25-26 April 2013

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Most of the closures are on the western side of the city – Bakerloo beyond Queen’s Park on Sunday, Circle and Hammersmith/City between Baker St and Hammersmith all weekend. Parts … Continue reading →

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UK news roundup – April 2013 – field trips, dogs and surcharges

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

From the London Independent. March/April 2013. A list of ten architecture walks from London to Glasgow and beyond. Ten of the best flea markets around Britain. Mind you, most flea markets in the US are weekly affairs at the very … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 20-21 April 2013

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Farringdon station is closed to all 3 Tube lines – Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith/City on Sunday. Portions of the Circle and Hammersmith/City lines are closed on Saturday only. The non-Heathrow … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 13-14 April 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Farringdon station is closed to all 3 Tube lines – Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith/City. Portions of the District line and non-Heathrow Piccadilly segment are shut, as well as the Northern … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 6-7 April 2013

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Edgware Rd station on the Bakerloo line is closed just on the Saturday; only a few other outages – Piccadilly extension which should not impact Heathrow service, the Northern line … Continue reading →

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British Easter fun and treats 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Easter goings-on at Covent Garden. Fun for the kids, too. And, from the London Independent, ten choices for special chocolate Easter eggs. The holiday goodies found in other countries always seem more exotic to me, but that’s probably because I … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for extended Easter weekend – 29 March – 1 April 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for the long Easter weekend, many of the disruptions running from Friday through Monday. Note – Edgware Road station on the Bakerloo line is closed for almost two weeks, thru 6 April and … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 23-24 March 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Sections of several Tube lines beyond the Circle line will see closure for part or all of the weekend, as well as DLR, the Tramlink and… Emirates AirLink? Who dat? … Continue reading →

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News from London and around the U.K.

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

From London Independent. Green space, a wildflower meadow will transform a huge portion of the London Olympic site into a new urban park. Tesco is buying the Giraffe restau chain in a bid to improve overall performance. What, my custom … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 16-17 March 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. With the exception of a bit of the Circle Line at Edgware Rd and another bit between Liverpool St and Aldgate East, all the disruptions are beyond the Circle Line … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 9-10 March 2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. The notice says the Circle Line is out all weekend; the map says only part of it is closed. There are also partial shutdowns of the District Line, Bakerloo and … Continue reading →

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Barocci exhibit in London

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

From London Independent. A small but stunning exhibition of paintings by a little-known Italian master, Federico Barocci, opens in London’s National Gallery. Thru 19 May.

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New production boost for London black cabs

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

From London Independent. I didn’t realize that the maker of London’s black cabs is now owned by a Chinese company. Now comes word that they’ll be ramping up production, with a view towards building hybrid vehicles and, eventually, hydrogen-powered cabs. … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 2-3 March 2013

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. With the exception of a bit of the Circle Line at Edgware Rd and another bit between Liverpool St and Aldgate East, all the disruptions are beyond the Circle Line … Continue reading →

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British Library crime fiction exhibit

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

I’m a murder mystery junkie. Most particularly, I’m hooked on stories with a European setting – gee, there’s a surprise. This from the London Independent. The British Library has an exhibition of crime fiction thru mid-May. Another reason to ignore … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 23-24 February 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Tube system repairs continue this weekend. Cannon Street station will be closed Saturday, per usual. Once again, Circle Line is closed – possibly the entire line, though the map shows only the section between Aldgate and High St Ken. The … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 16-17 February 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Tube system repairs continue this weekend. Cannon Street station will be closed Saturday, per usual. The list of lines that are fully functional is shorter than the list of lines affected by disruption. Still – partial line closures on District, … Continue reading →

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The newest and youngest Macbeth

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

From London Independent. James McAvoy, age 33, has started a run as Macbeth in London, the youngest Macbeth if only by a couple of years. Through 27 April.

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The best food trucks in London

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

I’m sitting and listening to a TV program about London food. They mentioned food stalls at the South Bank – something I’ve never experienced; I guess I’ve not gone to the South Bank at the right time. Along the same lines … Continue reading →

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