puzzles

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Caption Contest: What’s On The Placard?

Builder Bob has spilled mustard all over his sign. Can you work out what it should say?

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London Puzzles: Name That Show

10 West End shows in one poster…can you name them all?

Historians today confirmed the tragic death of Richard of Gloucster. A 556 year old Welshman was said to be helping police with their enquiries. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Hidden Kings: In Search Of London’s Concealed Monarchs

Richard III isn’t the only king hiding away in a bit of tarmac somewhere.

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Preview: The Five Ghosts Puzzle Tour

A puzzle unfolds on the streets of London.

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London Puzzles: Taking The Biscuit

What lies behind the obfuscating sweetmeats?

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HintHunt: Can You Escape From A Locked Room In Euston?

Solve clues to escape from a locked room.

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London Puzzles: Turning Your Back On London

Work out the famous locations.

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London Puzzles: Gimme Shelter

What’s the furthest you can walk in London through covered walkways and tunnels?

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London Puzzles: The Lord Mayor’s Journey

Can you get from Mansion House to the Palace without going down any streets?

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Periodic Table of London: Part Solution

Looks like our little puzzle last week got a few people scratching their heads. We asked if you could work out what all the elements in our Periodic Table of London (reprinted above) represent. Kudos to WHampstead and the Urban75 community, who pretty much cracked …