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Monthly Archives: October 2014
London Tube updates – accessibility and contactless payment
Here is the newest info on accessibility changes to the Tube system. Transport for London is continuing to roll out support for contactless bank cards for fare payment. Here’s the link for the latest on this topic. Although the website … Continue reading
London Tube updates – 1-2 November 2014
Here’s the link with information on this weekend’s Tube closures. I apologize for skipping last week’s notes; I’m sure no one missed it. Bakerloo line is not running from Queen’s Park to Harrow & Wealdstone from Wednesday thru Sunday Circle line … Continue reading
London Tube updates – 18-19 October 2014
Here’s the link with information on this weekend’s Tube closures. NOTE: The Tube strike scheduled for next week has been called off. This was last week! Bakerloo line is not running from Queen’s Park to Harrow & Wealdstone on Sunday Work … Continue reading
Posted in General magpie travel, London travel, News from Britain, UK news
Tagged Bond Street tube changes, Covent Garden tube changes, Embankment changes, Gloucester Rd tube changes, London Overground, London Tube, London Tube closures, N Circular closure London, Trade Union pay rally
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A labor of love in wartime – The Italian Chapel, Orkney
Orkney is known for its Neolithic monuments and settlements, but the islands also have their fair share of WWII history and associated sights. One of these is the Italian Chapel on the tiny island of Lambholm in the southeast corner of … Continue reading
London Tube updates – 11-12 October 2014
Here’s the link with information on this weekend’s Tube closures. NOTE: The Tube strike scheduled for next week has been called off. Bakerloo line won’t be running from Queen’s Park to Harrow & Wealdstone on Sunday District line will be shut between … Continue reading
Posted in General magpie travel, London travel, News from Britain, UK news
Tagged Bond Street tube changes, Covent Garden tube changes, Embankment changes, Gloucester Rd tube changes, London Overground, London Tramlink, London Tube, London Tube closures, Royal Parks Half Marathon 2014
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London Tube updates – 4-5 October 2014
Here’s the link with information on this weekend’s Tube closures. Latimer Rd station is closed for the weekend Bakerloo line not running between Queen’s Park to Harrow & Wealdstone on Sunday District line will be shut between Turnham Green and Richmond both days Jubilee … Continue reading
A surprise at US Passport Control
To some extent I expect – or at least look for – what’s different when I revisit foreign destinations, especially London. I try to spend at least a few days there very year and, at the very least, make time … Continue reading
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