Help! In London tonight, where should we go for dinner tonight? (a Friday night!?)
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posted by xicana63
on Nov 18, 2011 -
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My Korean friend wants to major in photography, either in New York or London. She thinks London is better for photojournalism, and is enticed by easy access to the rest of Europe. She believes New York is better for fashion photography, but that's about it. Does anyone have firsthand knowledge about this?
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posted by jykmf
on Nov 11, 2011 -
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Is it possible to move rented accommodation in the UK, in London, while claiming Housing Benefit?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2011 -
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Is there somewhere in or near London, UK that can give a summer-like experience for a few hours? I'm looking for the opposite of a snowdome or an ice bar: a space that's warm, bright and summer-themed.
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posted by metaBugs
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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I'm planning on holding a private birthday pub quiz at the beginning of December, somewhere in London. The only problem is I can't find a suitable venue, and I'm struggling on ways to make it really special. Your help is appreciated!
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posted by Encipher
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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I work with databases and T-SQL. I'd like to be taught to program fun software-type stuff quickly and painlessly, in London. Maybe some Objective-C, I'm not sure. I think I'd prefer a one-week intensive course or two to evening classes, but I'm open to the latter if they're really good.
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posted by Acheman
on Nov 4, 2011 -
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What is the best month to visit London, England? We are most interested in theater, art, museums and historical sights. Which month offers a good chance at decent weather as well as a full cultural schedule?
posted by uans
on Nov 1, 2011 -
26 answers
I need a ridiculously soft white t-shirt to complete the perfect pyjamas, the most comfortable money can buy. What brands would you recommend, and where can I buy them (delivery by Friday to, or physically in, London)?
Additionally, what goes towards making a t-shirt soft?
posted by djgh
on Oct 31, 2011 -
24 answers
Londoners, I want to know about events listings websites, promoter and venue Facebook pages, curated blogs, web forums, and whatever else is out there to find out what's going on in this town in music/arts/culture in general.
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posted by PercussivePaul
on Oct 23, 2011 -
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UK (and especially London) folks, where should a returning US labor union staffer work in the UK? I’ll be returning to London (location non-negotiable) early next year after almost ten years in the US. I left the UK soon after I graduated (I’ve never held a career job there), and I’ve worked as a labor union staffer in the US, working my way up to positions with a good deal of strategic and management responsibility, but I'm absolutely open to a change...
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posted by crabintheocean
on Oct 10, 2011 -
7 answers
Holiday suggestions for the end of October. Five days, leaving from London.
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posted by CRM114
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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I am moving to London to start a new job next week/week after and finding my room/studio search hampered by squatters and wire transfer fraudsters. Can you recommend a letting agency for East London?
posted by parmanparman
on Sep 25, 2011 -
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I am flying into London Stansted later this week. I'll be meeting a friend who works in Central London, and then driving with them to South Yorkshire. We'd like to meet somewhere in far North London/Beds/Herts that is as least somewhat on the way from Stansted to the M1, probably somewhere off the M25, and ideally a relatively small, uncomplicated town (I haven't driven manual or on the left for a couple of years and this is going to be during rush hour!). It should also be easy to get to on the train from Kings Cross or Euston. I don't know the area, so I'm going by Google Maps at the moment. Our current plan is Potters Bar station. Any better ideas?
posted by caek
on Sep 19, 2011 -
12 answers
Where on the outskirts of London with easy access to a tube station and the M1 can I hire a car that lets me return it on Sundays?
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posted by lollusc
on Sep 9, 2011 -
21 answers
An acquaintance is looking for a therapist to help with OCD, possibly through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Do any MeFites have any feedback on London-based private therapists, or advice on how to find one?
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posted by NoiselessPenguin
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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Is it possible to do boris-biking for fun and exercise? I'm visiting the capital next week, and looking for recommendations of very quiet or ideally traffic-free routes in London - central enough to be able to do in a series of <30m boris-bike hires. Hyde Park and Regents Park are obvious options - are there any others?
posted by handee
on Sep 2, 2011 -
3 answers
I've noticed that most newish London busses don't sound like a normal diesel engine: they sound more like some kind of turbine. What engines do they use and why?
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posted by richb
on Sep 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Where in London can one find a decent market with second-hand furniture? Hopefully in the N-something postcode areas (Golders Green and Finchley Rd would be perfect).
Thank you!
posted by noztran
on Aug 30, 2011 -
4 answers
Recommend a driving instructor or school in north inner London (Camden/Westminster area).
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posted by kyten
on Aug 18, 2011 -
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Looking for the artist name and exhibit info about a piece I saw at the Tate Modern in London about 2005. It was a scrolling-LED that displayed continuously changing,thought-provoking short quips.
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posted by Espoo2
on Aug 15, 2011 -
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Where should we go to eat in London? We are interested in experiencing something different/quirky and not outrageously expensive but we don't need to cheap out either. We'll probably try Babalou
which existed as a vegetarian restaurant when we lived in London but has now changed hands and name.
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posted by YukonQuirm
on Aug 14, 2011 -
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I am curious about the origins of a few of the London riot rumours. How did the highly unlikely rumour that the Blackberry Messenger was the communication channel of choice for rioters/looters get started? Also how did the false story that Duggan had shot at the police get started?
posted by srboisvert
on Aug 11, 2011 -
17 answers
Catch-up-the-North-American-filter: Please suggest films that I can watch to get up on the socioeconomic situation in Britain, leading up to the current unrest. Bonus if it's streaming on Netflix. Documentary or not.
posted by toodleydoodley
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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In recent coverage of the Mark Duggan shooting and subsequent riots, I've seen a few instances of people referring to the police as "feds". Obviously in Britain there are no actual feds since there's no federal government, so what's the story here?
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posted by strangely stunted trees
on Aug 7, 2011 -
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In a few days I will be staying with friend's family in western France, at a house they own. I will be in the UK the next few days.
Normally I would bring wine or chocolates as a thank you for the accommodation, but France does these much better and cheaper than the UK (I am told). I am Canadian. What could I bring that would still be a great gift, that I could find in London? It should be something like food or drink, and something of benefit to people on vacation. Price about $50. The friends I am visiting are French/Canadian and appreciate quality/luxury
posted by niccolo
on Aug 3, 2011 -
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LondonShoppingFilter: I need to pick up a few travel-related bits and bobs during a one-day stopover in London on Saturday, the 20th of August, and I'd love to have it all done within, say, two or three hours. I'd love recommendations for shops which are relatively close together and well-stocked to save time.
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posted by mdonley
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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Travel rec's!!! I have a ten hour layover in Reykjavik - what should I do???
Also - I have a getaway weekend in London - where should I go???
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posted by ashtabula to opelika
on Jul 22, 2011 -
14 answers
What has your experience been with regaining US Citizenship after voluntarily renouncing it? Wiki and word of mouth says previous citizens would be welcome...mostly...
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posted by talljamal
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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ISO reasonably priced, fun, "non-touristy" restaurants within a small radius of the Millennium Mayfair Hotel on Grosvener Square
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posted by undercoverhuwaaah
on Jul 12, 2011 -
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Suggestions for relatively inexpensive things to do in the evening in London July 23-28?
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posted by transient
on Jul 12, 2011 -
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Moving to London: What are the simplest & quickest ways to obtain a proof of address letter?
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posted by snarkle
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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There's a New Years gig in Manchester I'm looking at attending, and I thought I'd make a trip of it by visiting my sister in Bristol (amongst other things). However, flights from Australia to England are ridiculously expensive. Is there a way I could fly to another European country and take a cheap flight (or some other form of transport) over?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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