United Kingdom Archives ⋆ Page 8 of 14 ⋆ The Passenger

February 21, 2019March 15, 2019

British Museum

The British Museum is a cultural history museum at London, England that is the treasury of the British people. It was opened in 1759 based on the collections of Hans Sloane and was continuously extended. It exhibits items from Asia, Africa, Oceania, Egypt, the Middle East, America and Europe. The museum is a wonderful mix of neoclassical buildings and modern elements like the glass cupola designed by Norman Foster. You can easily get lost within for days.

February 19, 2019February 22, 2019

The King & Queen

Sometimes you just need a pint of beer and a relaxing atmosphere in a place that feels like your second living room. This pub at Fitzrovia, London is not a special fancy one – but an authentic pub with friendly staff and people. They show live sports and have several national and international beers on tap.

November 15, 2018November 19, 2018

Tamesis Dock

My currently favorite pub at London, United Kingdom is a special one: it is floating on river Thames between Lambeth and Vauxhall bridge. Tamesis Dock was once a Dutch barge from the 1930s but is now permanently moored and used as a relaxed bar on the water. Continue reading “Tamesis Dock”

November 15, 2018November 19, 2018

The Breakfast Club

If you love US-American breakfast or want to have breakfast all around the clock then The Breakfast Club in London, United Kingdom might be the right place for you. It all started with a tiny location at Soho – now it is a chain with many restaurants throughout London. Continue reading “The Breakfast Club”

November 15, 2018November 19, 2018

Christmas shopping

Christmas illumination, Regent street, London

In case you’re at London, United Kingdom in mid-November you should check when the start of the Christmas illumination will be. At this point in time they make Regent street a pedestrian zone, start a firework and ignite the lights decorating this major shopping street.

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September 20, 2018October 26, 2018

Fresh from the sea

Golden Union, Fish & Chips, London, England, United Kingdom

Once in a while it is time for the traditional British meal – fish & chips. There are obviously many good places in London, United Kingdom for that, but the Golden Union in Poland Street close to Oxford Street has not only a great location but also a nice atmosphere. You can’t be wrong when choosing one of the high-caloric meals in this eatery. Continue reading “Fresh from the sea”

September 20, 2018November 30, 2018

The Refinery

The Refinery is a bar and restaurant located in the business area Regent’s Place in London, United Kingdom. Therefore it is rather a hint for a business trip and not for holidays. They serve great meals for lunch and in the evening hours this becomes a nice bar with good drinks. Continue reading “The Refinery”

September 19, 2018October 26, 2018

Hare & Tortoise

The Hare & Tortoise is a restaurant chain in London, United Kingdom. The Bloomsbury branch is located in the Brunswick shopping centre and you have to look a bit around to find it between the different shops and restaurants. But once you found it you can enjoy fantastic Japanese food. Continue reading “Hare & Tortoise”

September 19, 2018July 11, 2022

Moomins

If you love Tove Janssons stories of the Moomins in Moominvalley than this shop is for you. Located in the wonderful Covent Garden Market it is just a tiny shop on the upper floor accessible via a narrow wooden staircase decorated with nice images from this Finnish series. Continue reading “Moomins”

September 19, 2018October 26, 2018

Plastic bricks

Lego store, Leicester square, London, England, United Kingdom

Not only children love the famous plastic bricks from Denmark – today there are also many sets that are more directed to adults. Some of them – especially those concerning iconic British buildings – can be seen at the LEGO store at Leicester square in London, United Kingdom. Continue reading “Plastic bricks”