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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:39:16 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Midsummer Night&#039;s Dreaming at the Museum of the Order of St John</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_129967/midsummer-nights-dreaming-at-the-museum-of-the-order-of-st-john.html</link>
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Chapter Hall
Last week I was thrilled to&#160;attend&#160;&#160;"A Midsummer Day&#039;s Dream" Champagne Tea at the Museum of the Order of St John. The museum occupies two historic sites,&#160;the&#160; gatehouse&#160;which houses the museum&#039;s galleries and has&#160;a series of stunning rooms and a seperate building which includes the Priory Church and the Norman crypt. The magnificent suite of historic rooms provided the perfect backdrop for a splendid&#160;afternoon of Shakespearean ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Bedford Park London - The First Garden Suburb</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_129632/bedford-park-london-the-first-garden-suburb.html</link>
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Bedford Park in Chiswick, West London is a rather special place,&#160;it has the distinction of being the first Garden Suburb. It optimises the best of suburban living, with tree lined streets, attractive houses and community facilities, all within a short commute to central London. The Bedford Park Festival is held annually in June and offers a variety of events including musical performances, talks, children&rsquo;s&#160;activities and exhibitions. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>The Roof Gardens in Kensington - London&#039;s Enchanted Gardens</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_129393/the-roof-gardens-in-kensington-londons-enchanted-gardens.html</link>
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The Roof Gardens London&#160;are utterly magical. I visited recently, when the gardens were open as part of the&#160;Open Garden Squares weekend, and although it was a&#160;dull and drizzly&#160;morning,&#160;they&#160;certainly have more than a touch of Hollywood&#160;glamour&#160;about them and I felt like I had just walked onto a&#160;movie set. Don&#039;t forget to look out for the flamingos! ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>WOW - The Mad Hatter&#039;s Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_129206/wow-the-mad-hatters-afternoon-tea-at-the-sanderson.html</link>
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&#160;Sanderson Hotel&#160;
I do love my afternoon teas, but I have to say the Sanderson&rsquo;s Mad Hatter&rsquo;s Tea has been one of my favourites as it really shone out for me for being so original and quirky. When I featured their scones in my Scones of the Month I felt that was only told part of the story and it deserved its own blog post so here it is.&#160; Enjoy! ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Meet Raving and Melancholy Madness</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_128373/meet-raving-and-melancholy-madness.html</link>
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Melancholy (right) and Raving (left)
On arrival at the recently re-opened Bethlem Museum of the Mind I was met by Raving and Melancholy Madness. These two iconic, 7 foot tall, reclining figures depict two different forms of mental ill health. They were made by Caius Gabriel Cibber, who also made the bas relief at the base of The Monument, and the sculptures were originally on display at the hospital&rsquo;s entrance in Moorgate, from 1676 to 1815. When the hospital moved, into the building ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2015 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Croydon Airport - London&#039;s First International Airport</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_128000/croydon-airport-londons-first-international-airport.html</link>
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Before the days of package holidays and low cost airlines, back in the early 1900s the thrill of air travel was only available to the wealthy. In 1920 Croydon Airport became London&#039;s first international airport when customs and passanger handling facilities were introduced. Today the main terminal building, with its control tower, has been converted into offices and is home to a fascinating visitor centre which is open to the public on the first Sunday of every month....]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>York - Some of My Favourite Things to Do</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_127295/york-some-of-my-favourite-things-to-do.html</link>
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York in North Yorkshire, England, has a fascinating history, beautiful architecture,&#160;a fabulous&#160;selection of places to eat and drink&#160;and there&#039;s plenty&#160;to see and do.&#160;&#160;It&#039;s one of my&#160;most loved&#160;cities&#160;and here is&#160;a brief list of some of my&#160; favourite things to do in York. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2015 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Behind the Scenes Tour of Alexandra Palace</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_127305/behind-the-scenes-tour-of-alexandra-palace.html</link>
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The Theatre
Recently I was lucky enough to attend one of the rare behind the scenes history tours of Alexandra Palace. Named after Alexandra, Edward VII&#039;s wife, and affectionally known as Ally Pally.&#160; The original building sadly burnt down just sixteen days after it opened.  ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Where Agatha Miller became Agatha Christie</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_126557/where-agatha-miller-became-agatha-christie.html</link>
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On Christmas Eve, 24th December 1914 Agatha Miller married Archie Christie, her first husband, at Emmanuel Church, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol. On a recent visit to the city I did a bit of research to identify the location of the church only to discover, like in all good detective novels, that things were not as they first appeared to be. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Andaz Hotel - Afternoon Tea, Bedlam, Dracula and a Secret Masonic Temple</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_126509/andaz-hotel-afternoon-tea-bedlam-dracula-and-a-secret-masonic-temple.html</link>
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The&#160;Andaz Hotel has&#160;been on my must do list for ages (for fascinating reasons listed in the blog title) and a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of going there with the delightful Helen Langley. The hotel&#039;s 1901 Restaurant, where afternoon tea is served, certainly has the wow factor and it was orginally built as the hotel&#039;s ballroom. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2015 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Two Temple Place - William Waldorf Astor&#039;s Riverside Mansion</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_126018/two-temple-place-william-waldorf-astors-riverside-mansion.html</link>
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Two Temple Place was built for William Waldorf Astor, one of the richest men in the world, and today it is owned by the Bulldog Trust&#160;charity. Since 2012 it has opened its doors for a free annual exhibition. With this also comes the wonderful opportunity to visit one of the most&#160;splendid buildings in London, a magnificent Victorian house. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Quiet London Postcard Book - Inspiring Images of London&#039;s Peaceful Places</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_125124/quiet-london-postcard-book-inspiring-images-of-londons-peaceful-places.html</link>
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Quiet London Postcard Book is available from 5th March 2015 and I was delighted to be sent a copy pre - publication to review. If you enjoyed reading Siobhan Wall&#039;s Quiet London you will love this selection of&#160;beautiful&#160;cards depicting some of the most iconic images from her original book....]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2015 23:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>How cool is this bespoke ice cream sundaes at The Colony served with art deco glamour? </title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_124916/how-cool-is-this-bespoke-ice-cream-sundaes-at-the-colony-served-with-art-deco-glamour.html</link>
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When I heard that The Colony Grill Room at The Beaumont was serving bespoke ice cream sundaes we just had to investigate. So on Sunday (very appropriately) Davide and I went along to sample its delights. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Charles Rennie Mackintosh, How Can Anyone Not Love a Man who Designed Tea Rooms?</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_124631/charles-rennie-mackintosh-how-can-anyone-not-love-a-man-who-designed-tea-rooms.html</link>
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Today Mackintosh Architecture opens at RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects) and is on until Saturday 23 May 2015. Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 &ndash; 1928), the Scottish architect and artist, is one of the most influential designers of the late 19th and early 20th century and this exhibition devoted to his work features over 60 original drawings, models and films. This is one of the exhibitions I am most looking forward to seeing in London this year as Mackintosh is very spec...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>King Cross - Its Transformation from Just a Railway Station to a Must See Destination</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_123688/king-cross-its-transformation-from-just-a-railway-station-to-a-must-see-destination.html</link>
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The transformation of King&rsquo;s Cross is well underway and there&rsquo;s a lot to discover. So whether you are looking for somewhere nice to eat in a fascinating heritage building or wanting to enjoy a family day out, King&rsquo;s Cross is well worth checking out. Last week I was delighted to be taken on a private tour of the area and hear more about some of the projects which are opening soon...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>The Re-opening of the Guildhall Art Gallery - A Hidden Gem in the City of London</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_123348/the-reopening-of-the-guildhall-art-gallery-a-hidden-gem-in-the-city-of-london.html</link>
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The Guildhall Art Gallery has just re-opened following its first rehang since the present building opened in 1999. The gallery is one of London&rsquo;s hidden gems, it&#039;s a relatively small, intimate space compared to some of the more&#160;well known&#160;art galleries, but it offers&#160;is a remarkable collection of Victorian and Pre Raphaelite paintings. I was delighted to be invited to the press launch prior to the gallery opening to the public....]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Christmas Day in London</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_122602/christmas-day-in-london.html</link>
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Have you ever wondered what London is like on Christmas Day? Well on the big day London virtually&#160;shuts down, as there is no public transport the city is a lot quieter and almost&#160;everywhere is closed. Today was the first time I&rsquo;ve explored London on Christmas Day, the weather was quite mild and it was a beautiful day for a walk. Here are a few photos... ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2014 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Mrs Mallowan&#039;s Wallingford aka Agatha Christie</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_122242/mrs-mallowans-wallingford-aka-agatha-christie.html</link>
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Mrs Mallowan, aka Agatha Christie, lived in Wallingford, Oxfordshire for many years and is buried in nearby Cholsey. In my quest to visit the key locations associated with the world&#039;s best selling author of all time, I made a visit to the town to&#160;discover its Christie connections....]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Strawberry Hill - Walpole&#039;s Magical Gothic Castle</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_120288/strawberry-hill-walpoles-magical-gothic-castle.html</link>
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London is full of amazing buildings and one of my favourite is Strawberry Hill House. It was the former home of Horace Walpole, a writer, collector and the son of Robert Walpole, the first British Prime Minister. What makes the house so special is that it is one of the earliest and finest example of the Gothic Revival, a style beloved by the Victorians when they tried to emulate the medieval architecture of the great cathedrals and created their own interpretation of the Middle Ages. M...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Crime and Cream Teas at the Agatha Christie Festival Part 2</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_119191/crime-and-cream-teas-at-the-agatha-christie-festival-part-2.html</link>
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Agatha Christie Mile Plaque - Torquay
Crime and Cream Teas Part II features more about my recent trip to the Agatha Christie Festival in her home town of Torquay. In Part I I wrote about my visit to Greenway, Agatha&#039;s holiday home but in this blog I am focusing on some of the other things I did. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Crime and Cream Teas at the Agatha Christie Festival Part I - Greenway</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_118971/crime-and-cream-teas-at-the-agatha-christie-festival-part-i-greenway.html</link>
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&#160;Barnaby
Greenway was Agatha Christie&#039;s beloved holiday home in Devon and seems a good place to start the first installment of my blog about the recent Agatha Christie Festival. This annual crime writing festival takes place in and around Torquay, Agatha&#039;s birthplace, each September to coincide with her birthday. Since my last visit in 2011 the festival has certainly grown both in the numbers of visitors and organised events. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>Spectra in Victoria Tower Gardens - Artwork to Commemorate the Start of WWI in Britain</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_113790/spectra-in-victoria-tower-gardens-artwork-to-commemorate-the-start-of-wwi-in-britain.html</link>
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Spectra is a&#160;powerful lightbeam&#160;illuminating London&#039;s iconic skyline for&#160;this&#160;week only. 
The public are able to view this temporary&#160;art installation at the Victoria Tower Gardens,&#160;24 hours a day until Monday 11th August 2014.&#160;...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>The Newly Re-opened Imperial War Museum London - Atrium and First World War Galleries</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_112234/the-newly-reopened-imperial-war-museum-london-atrium-and-first-world-war-galleries.html</link>
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   <category><![CDATA[Edith Cavell]]></category>
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On Saturday 19th July 2014 the Imperial War Museum London re-opened to the public following a &#163;40 million refurbishment and yesterday I visited with @LondonSE4. Here are some photos of the impressive new atrium and its very poignant First World War Galleries.&#160;...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>The Secret Gardens of Marylebone Part II (including some rather unique toilets)</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_109821/the-secret-gardens-of-marylebone-part-ii-including-some-rather-unique-toilets.html</link>
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   <category><![CDATA[Hidden London]]></category>
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Paddington Street Gardens
In Part II we are looking at Paddington Street Gardens (which includes some public toilets which have some rather unique features) and the gardens of the Wallace Collection, which are a couple of my favourite public open spaces in Marylebone. ...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <title>The Secret Gardens of Marylebone Part I</title>
   <link>http://www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_109474/the-secret-gardens-of-marylebone-part-i.html</link>
   <category><![CDATA[Architecture/ Archeology]]></category>
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   <category><![CDATA[Hidden London]]></category>
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   <category><![CDATA[Marylebone]]></category>
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   <description><![CDATA[

 Marylebone is one of my favourite parts of London as it has magically retained a village type atmosphere. Although just a short walk from Oxford Street it&#039;s less busy and the roads in and round Marylebone High Street and up and coming Chiltern Street are full of fabulous, small and independent shops and delightful cafes, pubs and restaurants. Marylebone also has some beautiful gardens which form the centrepieces to its grand squares. They are known as Key Gardens as they are private, g...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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