News Hit Abroad
By Brianna McShane - 07/31/2010 - 22:23
Of all the noticeable icons that configure London’s identity, the likes of Big Ben, the Tower Bridge, and Buckingham palace to name a few, one cultural symbol stands out as being an integral part of British identity. That icon is the pub. Like the numerous red double Decker buses which fly past every so often, it is hard not to notice the abundance of pubs in central London.
London was hit hard during the global downturn, and is still feeling the effects of the recession. Last year figures showed a 0.7 per cent decrease in Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter (5.5 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter in 2008) indicating a shrinking economy. However despite the recent global...
By Alia Borrett-Gamble - 07/28/2010 - 07:49
Joining the famous five streets of Regent, Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly and Haymarket lays a busy intersection, lit up at night by the bright lights of the LCD displays located on the north east side; welcome to Piccadilly Circus.
Piccadilly Circus situated in the heart of London is described by some as a place of exceptional sites due to its advertising screens. When the sun begins to set over this hectic juncture, the glow of the six advertising displays situated high above the ground has drawn in the hustle and bustle of hundreds of people each night since the 1900s.
Photo: Anirudh Asher
Yet, oddly something seems out of place when one gazes upon the famous advertisement...
By Erin McFadden - 07/27/2010 - 06:21
All over Great Britain rising temperatures are causing concerns of a heatwave, but many Australian tourists are wondering what the fuss is all about. The past few days in the city of London saw temperatures reach around 32°C, which is the hottest the area has experienced all year. However, this “heatwave” seems to be nothing more then an average summer’s day in Melbourne.
In fact many tourists visiting London find the Evening Standard’s headline “London is Burning…in 32C” (Friday 9th July) quite comical. Moreover, a similar article in the Daily Mail (Britain is Burning, Saturday 10th July) likened the once lush and green Hyde Park to the red desert of the Australian outback, stating that it...
By Julian Trantino - 07/26/2010 - 09:02
Whether you’re after a scarf with the head of a fox on it, a 1990 retro Swatch watch, some vintage bags and costume jewellery, or just want to buy some fresh fruit, West London’s vibrant Portobello Market will captivate your imagination and satisfy your desires, especially if you’re the vintage type.
Located in Notting Hill, the so-called ‘trendy’ part of London made famous by the film Notting Hill (and other media productions which will be discussed later), Portobello Market’s infectious energy and cosmopolitan feel made for an unforgettable Saturday afternoon.
Before delving in to the experience, here’s a quick history lesson on Portobello.
According to the Portobello Market...
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