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January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
2011 - JANUARY - STYCZEŃ :
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| 1 January
- New Year's Day Parade
| London |
| Parliament Square,
SW1 to Green Park, SW1 |
| 19 - 23
January - London Contemporary Art Fair
| London - Islington |
| Business Design Centre, Islington London
N1 |
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| 2011 FEBRUARY - LUTY : |
| Niedziela 6 luty CHIŃSKI NOWY ROK Sun
06 Feb - Chinese New Year Celebrations
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China Town
- London
Trafalgar Square
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Obchody Chińskigo Nowego Roku, Tradycyjny Lion and Dragon Dance, występy i obchody odbywają się na Trafalgar Square oraz w sąsiednim China Town.
Imprezy i występy od godz. 11.00 do godz. 18.00..
Traditional celebration to
bring the Chinese New Year by members of the Chinese community with
Lion and Dragon Dance Parades, music, cookery and martial arts demonstrations
. Event times to be announced. Spectators welcome. www.chinatownchinese.com
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Metro - Tube: Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus.
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London Fashion Week
| London
- Chelsea |
| Content British designer clothing
at industry prices, onsite hairstyling from a top hair salon, makeovers
from industry experts and revealing tips on what to look for in the
seasons to come. Admission fee.. Ticket office 0871 222 3214. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
. Duke of York's Headquarters, King's Road, Chelsea, London
SW3 Station: Sloane Square. |
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| MARCH - MARZEC |
| 2 -
28 March Daily Mail IDEAL HOME SHOW
Exhibition
| London
- Earl's Court |
| EXHIBITION Earl's Court 1 & 2, Warwick
Road, London SW5 |
| The
Boat R ace
| West
London |
| From Putney, SW15 to Mortlake
SW14
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| APRIL - KWIECIEŃ :: |
| 23
April 2006 - Flora London Marathon
| Greenwich Park,
SE10 to The Mall, Westminster |
| Thousands of fitness enthusiasts assemble
at Greenwich to compete in this challenge: gruelling twenty-seven
mile course along the streets to The Mall outside Buckingham Palace.
The London Marathon is a friendship and a touch of humour |
| Easter Monday - Harness
Horse Parade
| Regent's
Park, London |
| working horses demonstrate their skills
at pulling brewers' drays, large commercial vans, private carriages
and small traps. Parade shows the best horses in each class. |
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| MAY - MAJ : |
| Royal Windsor Horse
Show
| Windsor |
| Windsor Castle provides an imposing backdrop
to the Royal Windsor Horse Show , founded in 1943. Members of the
Royal Family have competed enthusiastically here including Prince
Philip, who has frequently proved his skills in the International
Driving Grand Prix. A popular event is the heart-warming Musical Ride
of the Household Cavalry |
| 24-29 May Chelsea
Flower Show
| Royal
Hospital, Chelsea SW3 |
| For four days in May, gardening enthusiasts
congregate in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, to enjoy
the glorious colours and perfumes of the thousands of blooms at the
famous Flower Show. Every kind of plant can be seen, from the exotic
shapes of miniature Bonsai trees to stately rows of giant delphiniums |
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| Chelsea,
London SW3 |
| On the Thursday after 29 May, known as
Oak Apple Day , the Chelsea Pensioners honour Charles II, founder
of the Royal Hospital where they live. The Pensioners parade in their
eighteenth-century- -style scarlet coats, proudly displaying their
medals, and wearing their distinctive black tricorone hats with gold
trimming |
| Early
Summer - The annual May Fayre and Puppet Festival,
| COVENT
GARDEN |
| The Punch and Judy shows from all over
the country come to take part. |
| May -
September Open-air Theatre seasons. |
| Varius venues, icnluding Shakespare's Glibe,
regent's Park open Air Theatre, Holland Park Opera |
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| JUNE - CZERWIEC : |
| Beating Retreat
| Horse
Guards Parade, SW1 |
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| Mid
June - The
Flower Festival
| Covent
Garden |
| The Flower Festival offers the chance to
see installation art, design and performance by contemporary artists
against a series of horticultural backdrops |
| Thu 3 June - Oak
Apple Day
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On the Thursday after 29 May, known
as Oak Apple Day , the Chelsea Pensioners honour Charles II, founder
of the Royal Hospital where they live. The Pensioners parade in their
eighteenth-century-
-style scarlet coats, proudly displaying their medals, and wearing
their distinctive black tricorone hats with gold trimming. |
| June Trooping
the Colour,
| Horse
Guards Parade, SW1 |
Trooping
the Colour which marks The Queen's official birthday, is probably
the greatest parade of all. The ceremony evolved from the display
of the regimental flag to the soldiers, so that they would instantly
recognize it on the battlefield. The sovereign's birthday has been
honoured in this way since 1805.
The Queen leaves Buckingham
Palace mid-morning and rides down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade,
accompanied by the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry.
The National Anthem is played by the massed mounted bands, resplendent
in their golden tunics, and a gun salute is fired in Green Park.
The guards drill in both slow and quick time, but the central part
of the ceremony begins when a lone drummer leaves the other musicians
to beat the 'Drumer's Call' to the Escourt for the Colour. The colour
is trooped down the entire line of guards to the rousing tune of
'The Grenadiers' March', then all regiments pay their respects to
Her Majesty before the return procession up The Mall.
At one o'clock The Queen appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
with members of her family, to view the fly-past given by the RAF.
Station: Westminster/St James Park
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| June Royal Ascot
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| Windsor |
| Royal Ascot represents the height of 'The
Season', especially on the Thursday, known as 'Ladies Day' or 'Gold
Cup Day', when the many fabulous hats worn by spectators seem to receive
more attention than the horses. The Queen and other members of the
Royal Family drive from Windsor in open landaus, then on down the
course before racing begins. Formal attire is compulsory in the Royal
Enclosure, and the gentlemen look exceedingly elegant in their top
hats |
| Late June - Festival
of Music and Arts
| City
of London |
| Everything from opera to chamber music,
poetry and jazz can be found in historic City venues including St
Paul ’s Cathedral and Mansion House |
| 20 June
- 3 July - Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
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| Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships are
one of the famous tennis challenges, when international tennis stars
compete for a full fortnight for the coveted titles. Opened by King
George V in 1922, the complex includes thirty grass courts made of
cherished Cumberland turf. The Centre Court is the arena for the most
exciting finals, and a ticket here is highly prized |
| June -
August 2004 THE COIN STREET FESTIVAL |
| Free Concerts located near the Oxo Tower
and Bernie Spain Gardens |
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| JULY - LIPIEC : |
| 5 -
10 July Hampton Court Palace Show
| Hampton
Court Palace |
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| Soho,
London |
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| July
HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA
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| Really
fashionable event, begun in 1839,is the Henley Royal Regatta , when
the Thames once again provides the course. Competitors row against
the current for one mile almost up to Henley Bridge. Blazers and straw
boaters are the customary wear for smart young men, while the ladies
flaunt their prettiest summer dresses |
| JAZZ ON
THE STREETS in Soho - Free Concerts
| Soho,
London |
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| 15 July - early September
Henry Wood Promenade Concerts (Proms)
| Royal
Albert Hall |
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The celebrated eight-weeks festival of music at the Royal
Albert Hall. The season opens on 19 July and features many
world-renowned musicians and conductors.
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| AUGUST - SIERPIEŃ : |
| 28-29
August NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
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| Nothing Hill Carnival – the music is loud,
the floats are extravagant and the colourful costumes and brash and
bold. Mixture of reggae, jazz and calypso tunes with the exotic Caribbean
beach-party atmosphere.Nothing Hill Carnival – the music is loud,
the floats are extravagant and the colourful costumes and brash and
bold. Mixture of reggae, jazz and calypso tunes with the exotic Caribbean
beach-party atmosphere |
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August - late September BUCKINGHAM PALACE Summer Opening
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| During August and September when The Queen
makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms
are open to visitors. They include the Throne Room, Picture Gallery
and Ballroom. The 42-acre garden is an oasis for wildlife and visitors
can enjoy a garden walk which offers superb views |
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| SEPTEMBER - WRZESIEŃ: |
| 11 - 12 September MAYOR'S THAMES FESTIVAL
| River Thames
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| 18 - 19 September - London Open House Weekend
| Various venues in London
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| September 2 - BRICK LANE FESTIVAL |
| In the heart of London ’s Bengali community, you will find a diverse mix of live music and entertaining street performance, with great food, music and a festive atmosphere.
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| 31 July - 26 September BUCKINGHAM PALACE Summer Opening
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| During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors. They include the Throne Room, Picture Gallery and Ballroom. The 42-acre garden is an oasis for wildlife and visitors can enjoy a garden walk which offers superb views
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| OCTOBER - PAŹDZIERNIK: |
| HALF TERM - Escape from the Tower
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| Join the Tower prisoners in their daring escape from Britain 's most notorious state prison! Ranulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham; Gruffydd ap Llewelyn; Roger Mortimer and Father John Gerard will be among those making a break for it. Take part in the interactive escape trail and watch stuntmen re-create some of the more daring breakouts.
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| October - January TURNER PRIZE
| Tate Gallery, SW1
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| October Trafalgar Day Parade
| Trafalgar Square, WC2
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| LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN
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| Only the very oldest cars are allowed to enter the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run . Polished until they glam, the cars are cranked up for the start at Hyde Park Corner in the early morning, arriving in Madeira Drive, Brighton, hopefully, some three hours later. Drivers dress for the part in goggles and plus- fours, while passengers wrap themselves in rugs.
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| NOVEMBER - LISTOPAD : |
| Early November - THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
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| London ’s Asian communities banish the winter blues with five days of fasting and fireworks for Diwali. This represents the end of the Indian year and sees Hindu and Sikh communities all over the city including in parades, live music events and street theatre celebrating the triumph of good over evil
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| 13 November - LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
| City of London
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Lord Mayor's Show - the purpose of the Show, more than seven hundrets years old, is for the new Lord Mayor to greet his people and to take his oath of office at the Royal Courts of Justice.Six powerful white horses pull the elaborate gilded coach, from which the Lord Mayor waves his hat to the citizens of the City. Dozens of decorated floats, many sponsored by livery companies, take part in the procession, which has a theme, such as a good cause or tropic of national importance. Regimental bands add to the joyful atmosphere
Station: Temple FREE
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| 13 November - Festival of Remembrance
| Royal Albert Hall, SW7
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| 14 November - Remembrance Day Service and Parade
| Cenotaph, Whitehall, SW1
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| November 2006 STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
| House of Lords, SW1
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Although the public isn't admitted to the State Opening of Parliament itself, thousands of spectators line the route from Buckingham Palace, down The Mall and Whitehall, to the Palace of Westminster, in the hope of catching a glimpse of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh driving by in the Australian State Coach. Ahead of The Queen's procession is another State Coach, Queen Alexandra's, which conveys the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State and the Cap of Maintenance used at the ceremony.
Before their arrival at the Palace of Westminster, the Yeomen of the Guard have searched the cellars by the light of lanterns, to make sure that no modern Guy Fawkes has been planning to blow up Parliament.
A royal salute is fired by the King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery in Hyde Park and The Queen and other members of her family enter the Houses of Parliament through the great arch under the Victoria Tower. Then The Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and royal robes with long red train in the Robing Room, which has on its walls five huge frescoes of Arthurian legend. To the sound of trumpets, she is conducted to the House of Lords where she ascends the red-carpeted dais to the throne. The Lords are present in their splendid robes. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod knocks three times on the door leading to the Commons and requests admittance. He summons the members of the Commons, who enter, led by the Speaker wearing his full-bottomed wig and his robe of black satin damask trimmed with gold. Then The Queen reads her speech, which outlines the government's policies. This part of the ritual can be traced back to the mid-thirteenth century
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| Late November - Christmas Lights - Oxford Street
| Oxford Street, W1
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| Late November - Christmas Lights - Regent Street
| Regent Street, W1
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| November - London Film Festival
| National Film Theatre, South Bank, SE1
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| DECEMBER - GRUDZIEN : |
| 16 - 20 December Olimpia International Showjumping Championships
| Olimpia, W14
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| Mid-December CHRISTMAS TREE AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE
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| In mid-December the people of Oslo present an enormous Christmas tree to Londoners, which is erected in Trafalgar Square and decorated with many sparkling white lights. This becomes a focal point for carol singing in aid of charities
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| 27-31 December Norman Christmas
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| What would Christmas have been like in Norman times? Step back to the year 1100 and join King Henry I and his court as they celebrate this ancient festival. Music and food will be essential elements of this lively look at the home life of William the Conqueror's son
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| Gun
Salutes |
| TOWER
OF LONDON
Since the time of Henry VIII (1509-47),
guns have been fired by the Honourable Artillery Company from Tower
Wharf on occasions of national rejoicing. Today, the Honourable Artillery
Company fires royal salutes from the gunpark, at the western end of
the Wharf |
| HYDE
PARK
Gun salutes , which commemorate various
royal events, take place in Hyde Park (fired by the King's Troop,
Royal Horse Artillery) The horses galloping across the park, pulling
the six gun carriages behind them, create a fine spectacle |
| CEREMONY OF THE KEY -
TOWER OF LONDON |
| Ceremony of the Keys –taking
place in the late evening, beneath the gloomy walls of the
Tower of London-has a special atmosphere. After locking the gates
of the Middle and Byward Towers, there is a formal conversation and
then the guard presents arms.The bugle sounds the lone call of the
Last Post and the Keys are conveyed to the Resident Governor at the
Queen's House |
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