How to Plan your Visit to the V&A Museum in South Kensington

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In today’s email: 

• How to Plan your Visit to the V&A Museum in South Kensington

• Top Ten Places to Visit in Camden

• Around The Web: Royal Roots, Public Beauty: Exploring the Gardens of Kensington Palace; Victorian Treasures: Discover Leighton & Sambourne Houses; Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media -  Drone view of Stonehenge and Wiltshire Countryside in England

• Yum - Why the Brits love their Sunday Roast (and how it’s made)

• Extra - Victoria and Albert Museum London Virtual Tour

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How to Plan your Visit to the V&A Museum in South Kensington

From ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen evening dresses, take an incredible journey through 5000 years of human creativity with our online collections. This history of the V&A is a story like no other. From its early beginnings as a Museum of Manufactures in 1852, to the foundation stone laid by Queen Victoria in 1899

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Top Ten Places to Visit in Camden

Camden, located in North London, is renowned for its alternative culture, eclectic markets, and vibrant music scene. The iconic Camden Market draws visitors with a mix of food stalls, vintage shops, and independent boutiques. The historic canals offer scenic walking routes that enhance the area's charm. Camden's lively nightlife features numerous pubs and music venues hosting both emerging and established artists. Street art and murals adorn many buildings, creating a visually striking environment.

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Around The Web

Royal Roots, Public Beauty: Exploring the Gardens of Kensington Palace

You are invited to explore the historic tree avenues, majestic vistas and blossoming flower walks where generations of writers and artists have set their imaginations free. Follow in their footsteps

Victorian Treasures: Discover Leighton & Sambourne Houses

Tucked away in Holland Park, a leafy neighbourhood in West London, stand Leighton House and Sambourne House. Combining living and studio space, the houses remain largely unchanged today.

Dining in Style: Scoff & Banter Kensington – Where History Meets Modern Flavor

Set in the fashionable Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Scoff & Banter Kensington welcomes you to dine from our modern European menu in the beautiful old Vanderbilt family mansion.

Kensington's Culinary Heart: The Old Town Market Experience

A local Kensington family started the Old Town Market to provide a quality food option for the neighborhood.  Now Kensington’s best secret is a destination for the entire town and beyond.

Top 5 Painting Exhibitions to see in London

These figures are all living on the edge – whether facing a fire, marching past one, or on a chair bracing for the impact of a great wave. The way the artist captures colour and light is masterful

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

Drone view of Stonehenge and Wiltshire Countryside in England

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Yum

Why the Brits love their Sunday Roast (and how it’s made)

Extra 

Victoria and Albert Museum London Virtual Tour

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