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With so much happening in the world on a daily basis we feel it is imperative to help keep you informed of world events. In this section we aim to give up to date information on a variety of European countries, along with any 'news' from Harrison Maxwell.
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London Restaurant Festival: 04-18 October 2010
30.08.10
The Festival offers food lovers the chance to explore some of the UK capital’s finest cooking – from its high-profile Michelin-starred restaurants to coveted neighbourhood bistros. Highlights include Gordon Ramsey cooking on the London Eye, Pierre Ko...
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Gourmet Odyssey by double-decker bus
30.08.10
Any foodies should love this: A culinary pub crawl. You have your starter in one Michelin starred restaurant, then board your Routemaster (old, red double-decker) bus and be taken to your next restaurant for your main course. And then finally re-boar...
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Elvis Tribute concert in London
29.07.10
A concert to celebrate the music of Elvis Presley is to be held in London's Hyde Park on 12 September. He would have been 75. The line-up has yet to be released but the gig will bring together "some of the greatest names in pop and rock" to perform E...
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Masters Tennis at The Royal Albert Hall, London
05.07.10
Watch Tim Henman, Pat Rafter and Goran Ivanisevic amongst other legends at this year's AEGON Masters Tennis which combines intimate hospitality in one of the UK's most treasured venue. A champagne reception precedes lunch or dinner before watching yo...
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British Sporting Museums
16.05.10
Enjoy the occasional glimpse inside classic British sports ? Well, nowhere else in the world has such rich heritage of sports. If you're looking to include a visit to a sporting museum, the link below shows some of the most important....
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All change at #10 Downing Street
11.05.10
We have a new Prime Minister, Mr David Cameron, the youngest PM since Lord Liverpool in 1812. DC was born in 1966. First to offer his congratulations was Mr Obama via the telephone: a call from DC to DC !...
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The Top 25 Summer Festivals in Europe
23.04.10
The Festival season is nearly upon us; there's something for everyone upon these shores. So it's time to book those tickets to the best parties whilst you still can....
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B&B at Cambridge University
05.03.10
Fancy waking up overlooking ancient courts and quiet cloisters. Then consider a room in one of 22 Colleges at Cambridge University. For the first time in its 800 year old history, Cambridge is to offer tourists bed and breakfast in its colleges. Anyo...
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Best British Chocolatier
04.01.10
Three times winner of Best British Chocolatier, William Curley has opened a shop in Pimlico Green. Come for masterclasses in the dark art of truffle-making and take away goodies in flavours including rosemary and olive oil....
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Grace Kelly at The V&A, London
30.12.09
The wardrobe of the actress and style icon will be on display, tracing her career from Hollywood darling to Princess Grace of Monaco. Runs from 17 April 2010 - 26 September 2010....
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Romeo and Juliet on the Cliff
30.12.09
Clinging to the Cornish cliffs, 4 miles south east of Land's End in south west England, the Minack Theatre is one of the planet's most spectacular stages: an epic romantic backdrop for Romeo and Juliet, especially in the evening, with the sun breakin...
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Harrison Maxwell featured in 'Maiden Voyage' blog
15.10.09
Further ideas and thoughts can be found in the following link. Blogs seem to be all the rage nowadays, especially amongst the younger crowd. Click on the link and read all about it !...
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Grand Tour of Great Britain
25.08.09
In July 20010, the Royal Scotsman will cross the border on a new Grand Tour of Great Britain route, taking in Dundee, Chester, Llandudno, Bath, Cambridge, Alnwick and Edinburgh on a seven night trip. Tickets selling fast for this once in a lifetime o...
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Jumping Tower Bridge
13.07.09
An Australian stunt motorbike rider jumps Tower Bridge in the middle of the night....
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Scones and cucumber sandwiches
03.07.09
Every year, The Tea Guild gives 'Awards of Excellence' to Britain's best tea shops. This is your excuse to eat your way round the country....
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Free Theatre Tickets
25.06.09
For anyone with children or grandchildren interested in theatre, the England Arts Council is offering free tickets at selected theatres to those under 26 years old until 2011....
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Hard Times ? Time to Take Off
03.04.09
When Suzanne Schaefer was laid off from her job, she did the things most people do in her situation. She revised her resume. She contacted headhunters. She commiserated with friends and consulted mentors ..... And then she went on a two week vacation...
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Blockbusting Locations
24.02.09
So popular is England's glorious architectural heritage with movie makers that there is scarcely a stately home, country house or castle in the land that hasn't appeared as the backdrop to a costume drama or romance. Here are just a few:-
Chatsworth...
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Queen to open Palace garden for tours
23.10.08
For the first time in 200 years, the Queen is to open the gardens of Buckingham Palace. Visitors will be able to take a guided tour of what has been called 'a walled oasis in the middle of London'. At 39 acres with a central lake, it is the largest p...
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