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Today in History (11 March 1682): King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital Chelsea, designed by Christopher Wren as a home for around 300 veteran soldiers (Chelsea Pensioners).Β 

Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/british-military-history-tour/

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11.03.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the Cantonal Tree in Leicester Square's Swiss Court. Unveiled on 15 April 1991, it displays the coats of arms of Switzerland's 26 cantons to celebrate 700 years of the Swiss Confederation and UK friendship.

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10.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The London St Patrick's Day Parade will be on Sunday, 15 March! πŸ€ The parade starts at 12 pm, Hyde Park Corner β†’ Piccadilly β†’ Trafalgar Square. 50k+ join Irish music, food & stalls.

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09.03.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spotlighting women trailblazers this International Women's Day: Mary Seacole, Emmeline Pankhurst, Millicent Fawcett + Suffragette Scroll. Their stories are etched into London's streets. #IWD2026 #WomensHistoryMonth

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08.03.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in history (7 Mar 1969): Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Victoria line, which now runs 16 stations from Brixton to Walthamstow Central. #OnThisDay #LondonUnderground

Related Guide London Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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07.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court at the British Museum in London, a vast glass‑roofed space designed by Foster + Partners with the historic Reading Room at its centre.

Related Guide London Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/british-museum-tour/

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05.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #WomensHistoryMonth, and we're showcasing the "Courage calls to courage everywhere" Millicent Fawcett suffrage statue, which stands proud in Parliament Square.Β 

Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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03.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Visiting London for the first time? Our Classic London Tour is your essential intro with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. We tailor to your interests: Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben & more!

Find out more: https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

02.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Sunday! Happy March! Pictured here is St Martin-in-the-Fields, a landmark church across from Trafalgar Square, designed by James Gibbs and completed in 1726. β €
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https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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01.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the vibrant 1986 'Food' mural by Anchor Designs (Karen Smith & Angie Biltcliffe) at Brixton Railway Station. It's a celebration of nearby Brixton Village, Electric Avenue & Pope's Road markets.

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https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/london-multicultural-tour/

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28.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bronze statues of Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy dancing atop the TKTS Theatre Ticket Office in Leicester Square. It is part of the 2020 "Scenes in the Square" film trail celebrating cinema history.

Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/west-end-london-aka-theatreland-tour/

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27.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of Colour Transfer art installation by Liz West. Under Paddington Central's Westway Bridge, the angled coloured mirrors create shifting spectral effects from dark red to pale pink as you walk through.

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https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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26.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the Horses of Helios fountain at the corner of Piccadilly and Haymarket. It has four dramatic bronze horses bursting from the water, representing the fiery steeds of the Greek sun god Helios: Aethon, Eous, Phlegon, and Pyrois.

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25.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the Connectivity Matters mural in Shoreditch. This incredible artwork is a collaboration among sixteen of the UK’s top street artists, showcasing their unique styles and interpretations of connectivity.Β 

https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/london-street-art-tour/

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24.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in History (23 Feb 1633): Diarist & naval admin Samuel Pepys born. Pictured: his 1666 John Hayls portrait at the Tower of London (frequent visitor spot!). Original at National Portrait Gallery.

Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/tower-of-london-tour/

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23.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Sunday! Pictured: Westminster Abbey's western façade featuring Gothic symmetry and twin towers. Henry III began the Gothic rebuild in 1245; the towers were added centuries later in 1745.

Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/westminster-abbey-tour/

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22.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know the Lloyd's Building on Lime Street is Grade I listed? Designed by Richard Rogers, it’s a classic Bowellism β€˜inside‑out’ building, with lifts and services on the exterior.
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Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/london-architecture-tour-modern-contemporary/

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20.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that Greenwich in London is the birthplace of three English monarchs? A historic plaque marks the spot where King Henry VIII, Queen Mary I, and Queen Elizabeth I all entered the world.

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https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/greenwich-tour/

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19.02.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the Oscar Wilde sculpture, tucked just off Trafalgar Square on Adelaide Street. Created by Maggi Hambling, it shows the writer emerging from a green granite sarcophagus that doubles as a bench.

Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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18.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Chinese New Year from London’s Chinatown! This weekend (21–22 Feb), lion dances, a parade from Trafalgar Square & street food welcome the Year of the Horse.Β 

Find out more at: https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/4733685-chinese-new-year-in-london

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17.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Currently at #KewGardens, the Orchid Festival is inspired by the beauty of China. Running until 8th March, it showcases thousands of exotic orchids, vibrant installations, and themed displays in the tropical glasshouse. Find out more at https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/orchids-china

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Happy Valentine’s Day from London! The Meeting Place at St Pancras, Robert Indiana’s red LOVE at Tate Modern, Young Lovers by St Paul’s – sculpted love stories perfect for a romantic walk with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. πŸ’• https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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14.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in History (12 February 1554): Lady Jane Grey, England’s β€œNine Days’ Queen”, was executed at the Tower of London. Pictured is β€œThe Execution of Lady Jane Grey” by Paul Delaroche, at the National Gallery in London.

https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/national-gallery-tour/

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12.02.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in History (11 Feb 1990): Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Pictured is a bust of Mandela at London’s Southbank Centre, which commemorates his struggle and legacy.

Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/black-history-london-tour/

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11.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in History (10 Feb 1840): Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were married in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, London. Pictured is a portrait of the wedding by Sir George Hayter from the Royal Collection.

https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/royal-london-tour/

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10.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Up close with the top of the #ElizabethTower aka #BigBen. Soars 96m over Westminster, its Gothic spires and massive 13-ton bell have been captivating visitors since 1859.

Related Guide London Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/classic-london-tour/

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05.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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View of the #FusilierMuseum at the Tower of London. It houses a treasure trove of regimental history, from glittering medals to poignant war stories of the Royal Fusiliers.Β 

Related Guide London Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/tower-of-london-tour/

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04.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—‘οΈ Samurai exhibition opens TODAY at the British Museum! 280+ objects over 1,000 years: armour, jackets, prints + warrior lives & pop culture.

Book a Blue Badge Tourist Guide + British Museum Tour: https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/british-museum-tour/

#SamuraiExhibition #VisitLondon

03.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February is LGBT+ History Month in the United Kingdom! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆΒ  The 2026 theme is β€œUnder the Scope,” highlighting how LGBT+ lives are explored, represented, and sometimes scrutinised across history, culture, and society. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/

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