The Tower

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The Telegraph’s Tips For Property Hotspots

Mere days after warning us about ‘white flight’ and the perils of living in modern London, scribes at the Telegraph have had a volte-face, and declared their love for our flawed yet fantastic city with a special report on the top 10 property hotspots for …

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The Saturday Strangeness

14. The Jewel House Apparition Mr Edmond Lenthal Swift was the Keeper of the Crown Jewels, at the Tower Of London from 1814 to 1842. It was here, as mentioned in a previous episode, that a sentry encountered a huge phantom bear, which he reported …

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Londonist Stays In

If all your mates are off on holiday and work is unbearably dull and hot then here’s some home entertainment to get you through the mid-August slump. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 13 August Panorama (BBC1, 20:30) If you’re avoiding Dawkins on Channel 4 (and …

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Londonist Stays In

Now it’s properly August there’s not much coming up on the tellybox. However, if you really can’t be arsed to get out there and catch some cheap London, Camden Fringe or Shoreditch Festival then you could keep your London head in check by paying attention …

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Londonist Stays In

It looks like summer might actually have arrived in London this week, but if you’re determined to stay inside, here are a few things to help you bide the time. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 30 July The Tower (BBC1, 22:35-11:25) After the disputes last …

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Pepys Estate Fights Back

We told you about BBC show ‘The Tower’ earlier this week. It’s all about The Pepys Estate in Deptford. Well, it seems there’s been a little bit of a backlash from the residents. They’re not happy. Apparently one of the residents (a retired gangster) says …

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Londonist Stays In

If you’re not too busy reading Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows or attending fabulous Londonist quizzes this week, here are are a few things to keep you occupied on a quiet night in. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 23 July The Tower (BBC1, 22:35-11:25) …

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Londonist Stays In

There are a million things to do in London this week, but if you fancy a night in, here are a few things to keep you occupied. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 9 July Britain’s Next Top Model (Living, 21:00-22:00) After the dramatic first episode …

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Londonist Stays In

There are a million things to do in London this week, but if you fancy a night in, here are a few things to keep you occupied. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 2 July – Friday, 6 July Wimbledon Today (BBC2, 20:00-21:00) Chances are, your …

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Tower of London needs UN protection?

You’d think a burly contingent of live in Beef Eaters would be enough to defend The Tower of London from attack, but it seems no one took into account the overwhelming destructive power unleashed by property developers. Plans to stop developers putting up ugly buildings …

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Off to the Tower for a £1

If you live in Tower Hamlets (and only if you live in Tower Hamlets, sorry the rest of you), then the next three days provide a great opportunity for you to check out one of London’s great tourist sites – the mighty Tower of London. …