Category Archives: Around Town

Sample Hunters Designer Sale November 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Big Red Experience

Sample Hunters Designer Sample Sale LONDON E1 offering discounts on style from See by Chloe, Joseph, Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Belstaff, Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, DKNY Jeans, Juicy Couture, Stone Island, Dirty English, Oliver Spencer, Duchamp, Gieves and Hawkes, Missoni, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, D&G, Lanvin, Moncler, French Connection, Queen of E.vil, Marco Jacob and Jimmy Choo Continue reading →

Day in London

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Big Red Experience

I must have watched this a dozen times over the past year. I still enjoy their day in London very nearly as much as they obviously did.

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Six of The Best Spots in London for Afternoon Tea

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Big Red Experience

For some 150 years, the English tradition of taking afternoon tea has flourished. From Mayfair hotels to bookshops in Bloomsbury, here are six of the best spots to take afternoon tea in town. Continue reading →

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Public Transport in London

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Big Red Experience

Between the netwrok of red buses, the London Underground system known as ‘the tube’ and black taxis which seat 5 passengers in comfort, the public transport network will carry you anywhere you want to go around London.
To benefit from the lowest possible fare for your journey by tube or bus, invest £5 in an Oyster card before you start your first trip. Oystercards are available from every underground station; over the counter or from a vending machine. Continue reading →

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Remember Remember the Fifth of November….

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Big Red Experience

Until 1859, Guy Fawkes’ Night was a compulsory celebration, by Royal Decree. It’s more popular now than it was then and it seems as though all England comes together on 5th November for Fireworks Night. Continue reading →

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Diwali on Trafalgar Square

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Big Red Experience

Diwali brings with it the Light of Innovation and Creation, providing an opportunity for us to reflect upon ourselves and on the world around us so that we can experience a life of a peace, love, happiness and forgiveness. On 31 October 2010, everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of the festival of lights on Trafalgar Suare, London, WC2 Continue reading →

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Londons Cycle Hire Scheme

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Big Red Experience

London has put the wheels in motion for a bicycle hire scheme here. The London cycle hire scheme is called Barclays Cycle Hire. A nasty name, entirely lacking élan and we blame Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, for being so boring. If you can overcome your distaste for SERCO, who run Yarl’s Wood detention centre and who have won the contract to run Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme, you can sign up.

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