Have you seen Britain’s Smallest Police Station?

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In today’s email: 

• Have you seen Britain’s Smallest Police Station?

• Top Ten Places to Visit in Hammersmith and Fulham

• Around The Web: ‘I visited the all-day café by Tate Modern and had the ultimate Aubergine Parmigiana for under £10’, The UK’s Highest Snow Globe (Complete With Falling Snow!) Is Landing In London This Christmas,Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media -  London, England: Paddington Sculpture at Leicester Square…

• Yum - Nadiya's 5 minute crispy egg rolls

• Extra - Secret London: Top 11 Off-the-Beaten Path London Attractions

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Have you seen Britain’s Smallest Police Station?

Located rather surreptitiously at the south-east corner of Trafalgar Square is a rather peculiar and often overlooked world record holder; Britain’s Smallest Police Station. Apparently this tiny box can accommodate up to two prisoners at a time, although its main purpose was to hold a single police officer…think of it as a 1920’s CCTV camera!

Built in 1926 so that the Metropolitan Police could keep an eye on the more troublesome demonstrators, the story behind its construction is also a rather secretive. At the end of World War I, a temporary police box just outside of the Trafalgar Square tube station was due to be renovated and made more permanent. However, due to public objections this was scrapped and instead it was decided to build a less “objectionable” police box. The venue? Inside an ornamental light fitting…

View of the Smallest Police Station in England in Trafalgar Square London - Shutterstock

Top Ten Places to Visit in Wandsworth

Wandsworth, one of the 33 boroughs in London, is a vibrant area offering a perfect blend of urban charm and green spaces. The borough boasts picturesque parks along the River Thames, providing scenic spots for leisurely walks and picnics. With its diverse community, Wandsworth is known for a rich cultural scene, including galleries, theatres, and lively markets…

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Around The Web

‘I visited the all-day café by Tate Modern and had the ultimate Aubergine Parmigiana for under £10’

Uncommon Café and Deli has opened its second branch right next to Tate Modern. Open from 8am to 8pm, you can start your day with a coffee and pastry and then return for lunch to try their Mediterranean meals, sandwiches, or salads…

The UK’s Highest Snow Globe (Complete With Falling Snow!) Is Landing In London This Christmas

A giant snow globe is landing atop the O2 for the festive season, which will make it the highest of its kind across the whole of the UK.

How London’s Crystal Palace was built so quickly

London's Great Exhibition of 1851 attracted some 6 million people eager to experience more than 14,000 exhibitors showcasing 19th-century marvels of technology and engineering. The event took place in the Crystal Palace…

Watch: Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival 1948

The first harvest festival service organised by London's Pearly Kings and Queens took place in London about 100 years ago…

I'm a Canadian living in London - here's what's weird about life in the UK, what's great and how Britain could improve

Christina Ford moved to London in 2016. But despite her love for her new life in the Big Smoke, there were a few things that took some...

From Monet’s Thames Views to a Funk Garden in a Royal Park, Here Are 8 Must-See Museum Shows in London

London's museums and galleries are firing on all cylinders as Frieze Week approaches. There is simply too much to see in just a few days,...

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

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From Social Media

London, England: Paddington Sculpture at Leicester Square

Yum

Nadiya's 5 minute crispy egg rolls

Extra 

Secret London: Top 11 Off-the-Beaten Path London Attractions

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