Tag Archives: Trafalgar Square

The hottest show in town? Why does Caravaggio need crowd control at the National Gallery?

Central London’s liveliest new show doesn’t involve a Hollywood star roaming West End stages or a glitzy, blockbuster premiere in Leicester Square. Instead, somewhat surprisingly, there is a dark room in the National Gallery containing two paintings. I was there on Thursday and couldn’t believe my eyes as queues snaked down the stairs from Room… Read More »

Parade date, route, times and travel advice for this weekend’s Chinatown celebrations

(Getty Images) On February 10, millions of people around the world will come together to celebrate the lunar new year, welcoming the Year of the Dragon. In particular, 2024 is the year of the Wooden Dragon, said to encourage growth, progress, and abundance. Celebrated throughout China and in east and southeast Asia, and referred to… Read More »