HISTORY UK: In 1837 The Royal Opera house was the first ever theatre to use limelight. Limelight comes from the mixing of oxygen and hydrogen and then adding real burning lime to achieve a bright light.
HISTORY UK: Originally named Old Jerusalem, this pub was renamed after Richard, the local dandy and warehouse owner, who became famous for refusing to tidy up after his fiancee died on the eve of their wedding.
Louise H: Incredible buildings for a museum. A bit crowded considering it's free, which makes a visit a bit stressful and it's hard to go in depth with the works
Theater · Holborn and Covent Garden · 24 tips and reviews
Louise H: Saw STOMP and it was just amazing! Thank you for a great show - completely forgot everything about time and space! (When sitting at stalls you can't see upwards on the stage.)
Movie Theater · Leicester Square · 106 tips and reviews
HISTORY UK: A poster displayed at this cinema for a showing of the film 'The Caine Mutiny' was the inspiration for Maurice Micklewhite changing his name to Michael Caine.
Garden · Tower Hill, London, Greater London · 13 tips and reviews
HISTORY UK: On top of Trinity Square stands the statue of Old Father Thames who is seen to point the way to Docklands from his perch above the Port of London Authority.