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11 Microlog entries tagged with ‘london’
Bus-Tops
“Bus-Tops is a collaborative public art installation across 20 London boroughs. There are 30 red and black LED screens dotted around London, on the roofs of bus shelters. Absolutely anyone in the world can create artwork for them, creating a new exhibition space for the public, and Public Art.” This kind of thinking is completely absent from Irish public services. Shame. Arts & Culture ·
When Should I Visit?
Random guide to the best days and times for visiting London’s many museums and galleries. Just keep hitting refresh to find the one you want, or let serendipity be your guide. Arts & Culture ·
Where is London?
How to define a place when there’s no consensus on its boundaries. Interesting ·
How London buses are numbered
The consistency is remarkable, especially considering the haphazard numbering of Dublin bus routes. Interesting ·
150,000 join start line for first day of London 2012 Olympics ticket race
Tickets go on sale in spring next year? That’s closer than I expected; not long left to decide if I’m going. Sports & Games ·
Hanging out over London at 1,000ft
Or to quote The Guardian’s own Charlie Brooker: “Wahey! I’m in a HELICOPTER!!” Arts & Culture ·
Time travel with the London tube map
I’m linking to this if only because I love the fact that there are people out there who care about these things. Interesting ·
“China: The Three Emperors, 1662-1795”, Royal Academy, London
If I was in London, I would so be there. (So you don’t have to eat your hat, Jack.) Arts & Culture ·
What colours are the different lines on the London Underground?
I love standards and consistency, me. Arts & Culture ·
London Topological
Exploring London’s clandestine underworld — which is something Dublin is sadly missing, at least on this scale. Interesting ·
Goodbye, 38 Routemasters
I never did get a chance to ride on one. Sure, times change and things evolve, but London’s losing a big part of its character. Interesting ·
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