http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/rss Tubelife points of interest en-gb 60 Run by the Izquierdo family, this Tapas serve traditional Spanish food.  Great atmosphere. Book a table here Fri Jul 07 18:01:37 +0100 2006 033389e64e5535ca28907512246601c3505d20cc http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/51?rss=true This is a beautiful coffee shop that serve these famous tarts called Maids of Honour, still made from the original recipe.  Legend has it that these tarts were made by Anne Boleyn for Henry VIII, who named them Maids of Honour after her.  The recipe is believed to have come from the Royal Kitchens at Hampton Court.  Now only this establishment still made them.  Arrive early as this place can get very busy... Fri Jul 07 17:57:27 +0100 2006 ba94e8d5e9d77c14cebc16ff5babbc5f863c9556 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/50?rss=true Come and learn all about Astronomy and the Time.  The meridian line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the world.  Also remember to bring your camera.  You can see stunning views of the Docklands from the Royal Observatory. website Fri Jul 07 17:53:17 +0100 2006 24a1e265ec55f5a8dc4349b7fd7d59b49e1114fc http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/49?rss=true London principal flower market. Fri Jul 07 17:33:43 +0100 2006 2845900f0a4241305b33f032144530ddede3723c http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/48?rss=true Accomodation on a budget.  Why not stay at the Youth Hostel, opposite St Pancras Station for as little as £17.50 per night for a single. Fri Jul 07 17:29:37 +0100 2006 b5240774bc6fe213dacfe280af96a43d1f121ee7 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/47?rss=true It might be way out east, but it is worth seeing. This is a feast of modern engineering and is responsible for keeping out the hostile English Channel's rising tides from London and the home counties. To properly experience the view, you might also want to catch the Woolwich ferry which will take you around the barrier itself. If you are lucky, you might even see it being raised at least once a day to ensure the parts work. Check this website for more details. Mon Jul 03 21:39:29 +0100 2006 07d757b90555b9a9139df7da60a8966de48ff36f http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/46?rss=true In the middle of the Eastend's Tower Hamlet is this old market with a French twist. This used to be the main road for the Roman to get to Londinium, but is now put ot good use for the descendants of Queen Boudicea. Mon Jul 03 21:24:54 +0100 2006 6cda1d844bd16ef264a916f25362c92b48af62de http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/45?rss=true Are you a lover of Ballet or Dances from around the world ? The famed Sadler's Well theatre covers from Brazil to Cuba, from Jazz to Classical, from Capoeira to Shaolin Kung Fu. The events can be found here. Mon Jul 03 21:17:13 +0100 2006 dfb70929b7d0eae9d66b9e095a18966596d8883d http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/44?rss=true Do you have a keen eye for antiques which will fetch phenomenal amount one day ? Or maybe haggle for something which will look just right on the fireplace of your sitting room. This is the place to be for everything antique in London, or maybe in the whole world. Check it out at www.portobelloroad.co.uk Mon Jul 03 21:06:04 +0100 2006 f0035726aeab516390e5b504f416a10f4a974660 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/43?rss=true Famed the world over for providing quality programmes with unbiased views, this is your opportunity to visit the behind the scene landscape to see how they are made. Check out the virtual tour or look here for more information about the current shows. Mon Jul 03 20:58:19 +0100 2006 872ff84eb891f33840e4ed02ccc0b4eb80747660 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/42?rss=true In the middle of one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and you can take out a boat, go for a dip, or visit a zoo, or a Mosque. How about a game of Cricket ? or an open air concert ? The list is endless. Check out the activities at this site Mon Jul 03 20:49:01 +0100 2006 48052ca9418778aad5b80fc0ea0cc6a881e97f41 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/41?rss=true London is for the kids too, and whatever way than to take them to a Panto ? Polka Theatre is famed in the South West for the quality of the shows and adaptations of the popular works of favourite children's authors like Jacqueline Wilson. Check out the performances here Mon Jul 03 20:39:33 +0100 2006 8e3c431e40b550501df52e237e4f10deb1b5fae6 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/40?rss=true So this is where Kevin Spacey takes refuge when not trying to destroy Superman ! Fantastic setting, cool plays, and with artistic direction from prominent Hollywood heavyweight like Mr Spacey, there is little that can go wrong. Check out the cool website. Mon Jul 03 20:27:35 +0100 2006 9ba5a0730c9fa09a4b0b4070c1f965f5f6fe51ac http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/39?rss=true Before the book and the film, nobody knew this place existed. Now suddenly everybody wants to see where it is. I am talking of Da Vinci Code, of course. Nice place, although there is no sign of Silas the Albino lurking in the shadow On the other hand, if you are simply interested in this Church on the spiritual side, or you want to know more about the Knights Templar's tombs, check out the website  Mon Jul 03 16:41:42 +0100 2006 897500245c6bc40c2e78d9e2f860c573400c8051 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/38?rss=true Jamie Oliver was discovered here.  Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers's approach to good food is by sourcing the best ingredient.  The menu is Italian and you may find yourself dining with a celebrity on the next table. Sun Jul 02 23:12:35 +0100 2006 ba767aecb0a4db4452034eb01a94acee751fbbb7 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/23?rss=true Garage, Rap, R'n'B, you name it, they have it. Check out the venue on a Friday night and see what London is all about. Official website is here. Sun Jul 02 22:23:11 +0100 2006 1a6f54cb150fcc07636c8c2578df350524dc6a75 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/37?rss=true For the swinging nightlife of London, a visit to the Ministry of Sound is a must. Not a lot of nightclubs have their own branded MP3 player, mobile phone, and Podcasts. Check out their lively website and then pay homage to the club itself  for the ultimate London experience. Sun Jul 02 22:12:42 +0100 2006 386abcc8559e7d46e7a4e665cf59bf4035b008c0 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/36?rss=true What do you do when you and your work colleagues decide to go out for a pint or two at lunchtime and you discover that, because of a nice day, everyone else in Canary Wharf have had the same idea ? Well, there is this little known pub a short walk away from the main stream ones which always guarantees to get you close to the bar after very little attempt. The surroundings is quiet (hence the nickname 'The Graveyard'), and the supplemental food menu is Indian, which is a perfect compliment. Sun Jul 02 17:58:13 +0100 2006 cde6da4a90663698043cd3cef18f9a0f297e826f http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/35?rss=true A Grade II listed building, but that is not what makes it worth visiting. Ask any worker in Canary Wharf and they will tell you about this nicest watering hole in the area. The ambience is nice, the bar is long enough you never have to wait too long to be served, and most important of all, the food is excellent, with happy hours after 2:00pm, where you can order for two lunches and only pay for one. Check out the pub guide here Sun Jul 02 17:47:40 +0100 2006 6a6cf6c70f2856e5edd44faaa343c860417fe436 http://public.ok2life.com/tube_poi/index/34?rss=true Theatre, art, dance, music, all under one roof. Try out the maze of Barbican Walk above the City of London too. 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