Tag Archives: Southwark Cathedral

Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak

Posted on 21/03/2014 by magellanstraits

For our first ever “Dish of the Day” we wanted to bring you a classic, so vegetarians look away now. Today we celebrate the humble steak, always a guaranteed  crowd pleaser and this grilled rib eye, isn’t just any grilled rib eye, … Continue reading →

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From The Mayflower to The Bard …

Posted on 12/03/2014 by magellanstraits

Paul O’Pray is the Head Concierge of London Bridge Hotel, the independent, four star property located just steps away from London Bridge and The Shard London.   He has worked for the hotel for over 16 years this May and has … Continue reading →

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Ancient Heritage: Southwark Cathedral

Posted on 29/11/2013 by magellanstraits

Everyone probably knows where Southwark Cathedral is but doesn’t realise its importance to London and Londoners.  There has been a place of worship on this site for over 1,000 years and this building is the oldest in Southwark and probably … Continue reading →

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The View from the Shard

Posted on 10/09/2013 by magellanstraits

I have watched The Shard grow from the ground upwards as it is situated literally minutes from one of my clients, London Bridge Hotel.  The viewing platform – The View From The Shard – opened on 1st February 2013 on … Continue reading →

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