September 2011 - Footprints of London

German Gymnasium
September 29, 2011 Comments Off on German Gymnasium
The Olympic park in Stratford is now looking very impressive – the venues are pretty much complete. If you cant wait for 2012 to check out the Olympic Park why not head to Kings Cross and see one of the venues for the 1866 National Olympics – The German Gymnasium. Although the first international revival…
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Clerkenwell
September 28, 2011 1 Comment on Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is not as well known as it should be, yet historically it is a fascinating area. It started as the home of religious communities in the C12th. The sweet waters of the River Fleet and Clerkenwells proximity to London led to it becoming a prime location for entertainment throughout the ages for city dwellers and…
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London’s best views
September 15, 2011 10 Comments on London’s best views
At Footprints of London we’ve been debating the best places to get a good view of London. Of course the London Eye is fantastic, but it is hugely popular and not the cheapest of ways to see the city. You can walk up to Primrose Hill or Hampstead Heath but again they can get busy. So…
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