Laura Porter
@aboutlondon.bsky.social
London writer with an impressive afternoon tea addiction. Substack newsletter signup: https://aboutlondon.substack.com/
The ‘acceptable to all’ festive month is upon us and London has fully embraced the sparkle everywhere. Here's my December newsletter about 'Twixmas' and plenty of fun recommendations.
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AboutLondon Laura – December 2025
The ‘acceptable to all’ festive month is upon us and London has fully embraced the sparkle everywhere.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The ‘acceptable to all’ festive month is upon us and London has fully embraced the sparkle everywhere. Here's my December newsletter about 'Twixmas' and plenty of fun recommendations.
aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
I love this time of year. Yes, it can be a bit chilly, but the daylight is scrumptious in autumn.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I love this time of year. Yes, it can be a bit chilly, but the daylight is scrumptious in autumn.
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My October newsletter has more Art Fund recommendations, a trip report and tips for this month in London. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
My October newsletter has more Art Fund recommendations, a trip report and tips for this month in London. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
I truly believe that September is the best month to be in London. And here’s why…
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September 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
I truly believe that September is the best month to be in London. And here’s why…
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What a trip! I had a brilliant time back in London and have loads to tell you. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
August 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
What a trip! I had a brilliant time back in London and have loads to tell you. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
Hot in the city? 🥵 Here are my tips on where to go to be cool in London. 😎 aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
July 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Hot in the city? 🥵 Here are my tips on where to go to be cool in London. 😎 aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
I went to London and I did… well, not as much as planned. So, here’s my wish list for when I return and a look at open-air entertainment.
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June 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I went to London and I did… well, not as much as planned. So, here’s my wish list for when I return and a look at open-air entertainment.
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+BBC CLOCK COMPETITION+
We won't be making a run of these but this Bank Holiday weekend you can win a one-off 90s inspired BBC ident clock. Follow, Like & RP to enter. Winner announced Mon AM. We've also restocked our 'Radiophonic' inspired signs & other items.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
We won't be making a run of these but this Bank Holiday weekend you can win a one-off 90s inspired BBC ident clock. Follow, Like & RP to enter. Winner announced Mon AM. We've also restocked our 'Radiophonic' inspired signs & other items.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
+BBC CLOCK COMPETITION+
We won't be making a run of these but this Bank Holiday weekend you can win a one-off 90s inspired BBC ident clock. Follow, Like & RP to enter. Winner announced Mon AM. We've also restocked our 'Radiophonic' inspired signs & other items.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
We won't be making a run of these but this Bank Holiday weekend you can win a one-off 90s inspired BBC ident clock. Follow, Like & RP to enter. Winner announced Mon AM. We've also restocked our 'Radiophonic' inspired signs & other items.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
Let's talk about alleyways and what's happening in London this month. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
May 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Let's talk about alleyways and what's happening in London this month. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
What have you never done in London? open.substack.com/pub/aboutlon...
April 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
What have you never done in London? open.substack.com/pub/aboutlon...
My latest newsletter is ready to read! London on the screen discussion and recommendations for March in London.
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AboutLondon Laura – March 2025
Did you try any of my recommendations from last month? I saw The Face Magazine: Culture Shift at the National Portrait Gallery.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
My latest newsletter is ready to read! London on the screen discussion and recommendations for March in London.
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It’s time for my latest newsletter. Read today to take advantage of a theatre offer. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
January 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It’s time for my latest newsletter. Read today to take advantage of a theatre offer. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
Reposted by Laura Porter
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Happy birthday to us! 130 today and still going strong 💪
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
January 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Happy birthday to us! 130 today and still going strong 💪
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️
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Four free Winter Lights festivals to enjoy across London
ianvisits.co.uk/articles/fou...
This winter, four free outdoor light displays will be held across London, as the idea of luring people out of their warm homes on winter evenings is becoming increasingly popular.
ianvisits.co.uk/articles/fou...
This winter, four free outdoor light displays will be held across London, as the idea of luring people out of their warm homes on winter evenings is becoming increasingly popular.
Four free Winter Lights festivals to enjoy across London
This winter, four free outdoor light displays will be held across London, as the idea of luring people out of their warm homes on winter evenings is becoming increasingly popular.
ianvisits.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Four free Winter Lights festivals to enjoy across London
ianvisits.co.uk/articles/fou...
This winter, four free outdoor light displays will be held across London, as the idea of luring people out of their warm homes on winter evenings is becoming increasingly popular.
ianvisits.co.uk/articles/fou...
This winter, four free outdoor light displays will be held across London, as the idea of luring people out of their warm homes on winter evenings is becoming increasingly popular.
The National Gallery’s 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' is to open ALL NIGHT on Friday 17 January during the sell-out exhibition’s final weekend. Tickets are on sale now for the extra timed slots. www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers | Exhibitions | National Gallery, London
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January 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The National Gallery’s 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' is to open ALL NIGHT on Friday 17 January during the sell-out exhibition’s final weekend. Tickets are on sale now for the extra timed slots. www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Impressive deals are now available on tickets for over 50 top London shows for select performances in 2025.
Tickets are reduced to £10, £20, £30, £40, £50 or £60.
officiallondontheatre.com/seeitlive/
Tickets are reduced to £10, £20, £30, £40, £50 or £60.
officiallondontheatre.com/seeitlive/
January 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Impressive deals are now available on tickets for over 50 top London shows for select performances in 2025.
Tickets are reduced to £10, £20, £30, £40, £50 or £60.
officiallondontheatre.com/seeitlive/
Tickets are reduced to £10, £20, £30, £40, £50 or £60.
officiallondontheatre.com/seeitlive/
Reposted by Laura Porter
'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' by Wham was released nearer to the end of the Second World War than to today. Happy New Year everyone!
January 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' by Wham was released nearer to the end of the Second World War than to today. Happy New Year everyone!
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🚨 NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE! 🚨
Save 20% off pre-booked tickets for Cirque Berserk at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Must book today!
hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/things-to-do...
✨Sale ends at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Can be used for ALL shows from 1 January to 5 January 2025.
Save 20% off pre-booked tickets for Cirque Berserk at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Must book today!
hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/things-to-do...
✨Sale ends at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Can be used for ALL shows from 1 January to 5 January 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🚨 NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE! 🚨
Save 20% off pre-booked tickets for Cirque Berserk at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Must book today!
hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/things-to-do...
✨Sale ends at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Can be used for ALL shows from 1 January to 5 January 2025.
Save 20% off pre-booked tickets for Cirque Berserk at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Must book today!
hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/things-to-do...
✨Sale ends at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Can be used for ALL shows from 1 January to 5 January 2025.
Reposted by Laura Porter
Join my walk of storytelling and sightseeing in Spitalfields. You can book through the link in my biography.
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42 s
January 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Join my walk of storytelling and sightseeing in Spitalfields. You can book through the link in my biography.
42 s
42 s
Find out the weather on the day you were born. bdayweather.com
Birthday Weather
Enter your birth date and place to discover what the weather was like when you were born!
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January 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Find out the weather on the day you were born. bdayweather.com
Happy New Year! I've got London recommendations for you for every month this year. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
January 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Happy New Year! I've got London recommendations for you for every month this year. aboutlondon.substack.com/p/aboutlondo...
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The King has issued a procalamation where he commanded the Royal Mint to make 50p coins with EXPECTO PATRONUM embossed onto them.
God Save the Muggle King!
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4770159
(they're collectables, but also legal tender, hence the royal proclamation)
God Save the Muggle King!
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4770159
(they're collectables, but also legal tender, hence the royal proclamation)
BY THE KING
A PROCLAMATION
DETERMINING THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS FOR A NEW SERIES OF FIFTY PENCE GOLD COINS; A NEW SERIES OF TWO POUND AND FIFTY PENCE SILVER COINS; AND A NEW SERIES OF FIFTY ...
www.thegazette.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 12:15 PM
The King has issued a procalamation where he commanded the Royal Mint to make 50p coins with EXPECTO PATRONUM embossed onto them.
God Save the Muggle King!
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4770159
(they're collectables, but also legal tender, hence the royal proclamation)
God Save the Muggle King!
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4770159
(they're collectables, but also legal tender, hence the royal proclamation)
It’s Christmas so time for my annual viewing of Die Hard. As it is a Christmas movie, right?
December 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM
It’s Christmas so time for my annual viewing of Die Hard. As it is a Christmas movie, right?
Yes, you are looking at one of the original pairs of ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz movie! They are on display today at Heritage Auctions in London.
December 2, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Yes, you are looking at one of the original pairs of ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz movie! They are on display today at Heritage Auctions in London.