Tabby London
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The London I've been discovering is usually off the well-beaten track.I love the nooks and crannies and walking along the streets steeped in centuries worth of history. I'm fond of Zone 1 because that's where it all began centuries ago.
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Off-The-Beaten-Track
I've been keen to show you a different side to London from the beginning when I created Tabby London. I hope I've doing just that. I'm also a big fan of going-off-the-beaten-track too. Even as a Londoner, I have yet to complete 50% of this list đ€Ł
By Tabby London8 months ago in Wander
Another Historical Remnant
The first time I went to Westminster Hall was on a school trip as a Secondary School student (High School for my international friends). When youâre 14, you donât care much for history, well, I didnât. However, thatâs all changed. These days, I canât get enough of it.
By Tabby London8 months ago in Wander
One of The Expensive Streets In London
I was walking along the road a while ago and somebody came up to me and asked me if I knew which house belonged Robbie Williams. I was taken aback by the question. I repeated Robbie's name thinking the person had made a mistake.
By Tabby London8 months ago in Wander
The Oldest Tube System In The World
Did you know the London Underground is the oldest tube system in the world? Iâve been using the Tube ever since I could travel with my friends or alone. Iâve enjoyed using the system to get from A to B; however, rush hour was, and still isnât, my favourite.
By Tabby London9 months ago in Wander
10 Facts About The Moat
The Moat is a wonderful surviving example of defence in London. Prior to it being opened to the public, I always felt a bit envious when I saw residents walking along it. Little did I know back then that, fast-forward a few years, I would walk along the Moat, too.
By Tabby London9 months ago in Wander
How Did Pelicans End Up in St Jamesâs Park?
Did you know there are Pelicans in St James's Park? How did they even get there? St James's Park got its pelicans through a diplomatic gift from Russia in 1664. The Russian ambassador presented them to King Charles II in 1664, making the park home to pelicans for over 350 years.
By Tabby London9 months ago in Wander
Mind The Gap
London Underground is famous globally, but the one phrase that sticks in peopleâs minds is âMind The Gapâ. Youâll repeatedly hear the station staff reminding people to stand behind the yellow line. Unlike Paris, we donât have safety doors on London Underground.
By Tabby London9 months ago in Wander
