COMICCON London preview, what to expect in the next few videos on the Curious Pavel YouTube Channel- Tips to prepare for a Convention, Interviews & more
Category: England
SUM of things to do, where to eat & curious history of areas in England.
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot 💥 5 November, 1605 🔥 Bonfire Night ~ 5 min read
This is the story of the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes participation and the execution of most of the members of the group that tried to assassinate King James I of England.
London Travel Capping! Amazing Little Thing that Saves You 💰💸 ~ 1 min read
What is Capping? It is a term used by TFL for travellers in London putting a limit (cap) to their daily or weekly travels in London. It can save you money
How to pay for your travel in London? ~ 2 min read
How to pay for your travel in London- Paper ticket, Oyster Card or Contactless Payment method. What is the difference and which is the cheapest option
Big Ben going silent ~ 1 min read
Last Monday, 21 August 2017, Big Ben chimed for a last time… Don’t worry, it’s not permanent but you will probably not hear this chime in the next 4 years. People have been talking about this moment a lot and it is finally here. The REASON: Major works need to be done. Scaffolding have been … Continue reading Big Ben going silent ~ 1 min read
Marble Arch, Oxford Street & the Tyburn Tree ~ 1:50 min read
Marble Arch, the Tyburn Tree and Oxford Street in London are all very close to each other. That wasn't always the case though. Let's get detailed here.. Marble Arch The arch was built in 1828 next to.... Buckingham Palace!! Yes, it's quite a distance. It was moved when the Palace was extended in 1851. … Continue reading Marble Arch, Oxford Street & the Tyburn Tree ~ 1:50 min read
FREE London Walking Tour, Curious Pavel
Guys, BIG NEWS! We are now starting walking tours in London and it will be only about you. Take your spouse, your closest friends or even come alone. It will be your pace, your selfies. All about you. We are going to walk around Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, … Continue reading FREE London Walking Tour, Curious Pavel
3 FREE events to attend in London this summer ~ 1:30 min read
A wise man once said: "No money - no funny"! 💸 Well, there's always somebody wiser waiting around the corner! Here are 3 FREE things to do till the end of August in London. Free Beer Tasting Great news, craft beer fans – Camden Town Brewery has a new home in Enfield and we’re all invited to the free opening … Continue reading 3 FREE events to attend in London this summer ~ 1:30 min read
Mayfield Lavender Farm (a.k.a The Paradise Field) ~ 2:30 min read
The lavender magic in Mayfield, London
Wimbledon – An Alternative Way to Watch ~ 2 min read
Have no fear, Wimbledon is here! 🙂 Lets start with the basics... What is Wimbledon? Wimbledon is district of southwest London but the Wimbledon we are going to talk about now is the tennis Championship (simply known as Wimbledon) that takes place every year. Founded in 1877, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world … Continue reading Wimbledon – An Alternative Way to Watch ~ 2 min read
Big Ben – all you need to know… literally ~ 5 min read
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks not just in London, not just in the UK but in whole Europe. Nevertheless, the clock tower is widely misunderstood. Lets fix this! 😉 This article will lift the curtain of Big Ben and you will find out the Why, the When, the How and the Who. Who … Continue reading Big Ben – all you need to know… literally ~ 5 min read
Trooping the Colour ~ 5 min read
Trooping of the Colour is the most waited event in June and one of the most important ones of the whole year. Lets find out the important staff: When, Where, How and What? What is the Trooping of the Colour? It's an annual military event which has a long history and aims to familiarize the soldiers … Continue reading Trooping the Colour ~ 5 min read
Trafalgar Square & The Curious Plaque ~ 2 min read
I will be quite surprised if you tell me you have visited London and haven't seen Trafalgar Square. It's quite difficult to miss it anyway, the square is in the center of the city. Chances are bigger of you visiting the square without knowing you are on it rather than not visiting it at all. … Continue reading Trafalgar Square & The Curious Plaque ~ 2 min read
3 Must-Know-Facts about Trafalgar Square & Nelson’s Column ~ 3 min read
I already talked about how to get to Trafalgar Square, what to see there, what landmarks are in a walking distance and that little but extremely curious fact about the square. If you have missed it then click here to check it out, otherwise lets get to those facts. The Lamp posts Why would anybody pay … Continue reading 3 Must-Know-Facts about Trafalgar Square & Nelson’s Column ~ 3 min read