Tag: Treasure Hunts In London

Globe Theatre by Juliamaud

Elizabethan Theatre in Southwark

June 4, 2016

Plays were performed in the courtyards of inns, college halls, inns and private houses until 1576. Then the actor-manager James Burbage built the Theatre in Shoreditch with his brother-in-law John Brayne. This was the first purpose-built playhouse in London. William Shakespeare joined the resident troupe at the Theatre in the 1580s. Elizabethan theatres could attract up to 3000 people and were used … More Elizabethan Theatre in Southwark

Trafalgar Square by Juliamaud

Trafalgar Square Experience

May 25, 2016

An afternoon of exploration and discovery Come on an adventure around Trafalgar Square followed by dinner at The National Gallery. You will need a smartphone to complete the photo challenges and comfy footwear. Photo of Scavenger hunt at Trafalgar square by Juliamaud   Artists and Artisans Treasure Hunt. Many famous people lived and worked near Trafalgar Square. With this … More Trafalgar Square Experience

ball pit

Children’s birthday parties

May 9, 2016

Children’s birthday parties When throwing a kid’s party parents worrying about everything. Not just the cost and the mess, but the guest-list, the venue, the entertainment, the gifts, the loot bags, the date, the cake…. Now throw into the mix a bit of…..education! Nadine Robinson notes that “one friend ran a bunch of science experiments for her … More Children’s birthday parties

Hunting Rhino

May 7, 2016

So I’ve been checking out the street art in Brixton ahead of the Street Art in Brixton Treasure Hunt. The Rhino by Louis Masai One of the pieces that I wanted to see was the Rhino by Louis Masai. This was painted for the Save The Rhino campaign and can be found at the back of the Duke of Edinburgh … More Hunting Rhino

Street Art Treasure Hunt

May 5, 2016

  In the 1980’s Brixton saw graffiti as a way to brighten the area. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. This has resulted in a lot of street art, which the London Mural Preservation Society is now charged with maintaining. Some art is by international street artists, while others is by local community groups. Discovering … More Street Art Treasure Hunt

Street Art in Brixton by Juliamaud

Street art – theatre

May 4, 2016

Graffiti used to be considered a transient form of art. The makeshift canvas of a mundane wall, transformed by a few sprays of paint, into a beautiful mural, tagged by its author…..until it is painted over and the mundane white wall restored. That was until the early 1980s graffiti boom which turned the streets into art galleries and Street … More Street art – theatre

Happy 90th Birthday

April 21, 2016

Today is the Queen’s 90th birthday Today the Queen becomes the first British monarch to reach 90 and become a nonagenarian. There are a number of official events starting in May to mark The Queen’s 90th birthday. Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 May: The Queen and Members of the Royal Family will attend a pageant … More Happy 90th Birthday

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh by dbking from Washington, DC This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

Queen’s 90th birthday

April 8, 2016

The Queen celebrates two birthdays Each year the Queen celebrates her actual birthday (21 April) and her official birthday (a Saturday in June). Why two dates? When the monarch’s actual birthday is not in the summer, an official date is selected to mark the Sovereigns’ birthday. For example although King Edward VII was born on 9 November, his official … More Queen’s 90th birthday

Easter Bunny

Eggs-actly how you should be spending your Easter Saturday

March 21, 2016

Easter Exploration Of The V&A Museum On Saturday 26 March, come to the Victoria & Albert Museum, Kensington for an Easter hunt themed around the best art from north of the border. Teams, up to four people, must book tickets in advance. Created by Treasure Hunts In London, this adventure will take you on a … More Eggs-actly how you should be spending your Easter Saturday