Thursday January 26, 2012

There's a place in London where you can stay in a choice of six cells and there's no criminal record needed. Clink Hostels have two locations in King's Cross. Clink78 is a hostel inside a 200 year old former Magistrates' Court where Charles Dickens was a court scribe. The front of the building, lobby, court rooms and six cells have to be preserved so here's your chance to spend a night in a cell - and be able to tell your friends without shame!
Clink78 is a pretty funky place and the Clash Bar took its name from a famous pigeon shooting incident when the band were fined for shooting three pigeons with an air rifle thinking they were ordinary birds but it was discovered they were in fact expensive racing pigeons. The court case happened at this courthouse so the band decided to partly film the video for Rudeboy outside the courthouse.
Clink Hostels have described themselves as the "
Tate Modern of hostels." Find out more about
Clink Hostels.
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Tuesday January 24, 2012

Are you starting to plan your perfect
Valentine's Day in London but don't know where to find everything you need? Don't despair, all the answers are here from where to buy the best Valentine's card, bargains on romantic meals and hotels, to chocolates and perfume advice, plus the most original romantic ideas to be found this year.
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Monday January 23, 2012

The first Sunday in February is the annual
Clowns Church Service at Holy Trinity Church in Dalston, east London. Clowns attend a church service in memory of the clown, Joseph Grimaldi, (the most celebrated English clown) and usually perform for the public after the church service.
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Saturday January 21, 2012

The
London Eye has reopened after its annual maintenance and has come back with a surprise. There are
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices installed in all capsules displaying specially commissioned photography and content.
Following customer research, it became clear visitors wanted to know more about the panoramic views and these interactive touch screen guides will enables guests to access key information about the landmarks they can see, as well as 360 degree day and night views plus a "look inside" option for some of the buildings below.
I'll admit it, I like this idea and will definitely be heading up on the London Eye this week to try them out.
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