QueenZone discussion #1104856
trip to london
| s.m. 11.05.2008 11:57 |
I am going to London in the last week of june for 7 days. Could you give some tips what queen related places to visit ( or unrelated ), and of course which record stores to visit :) Thanks |
| Killer Queenie 11.05.2008 12:50 |
Queen related places? Well there's Freddie's house and WWRY at the London Dominion theatre (can't miss it - the huge Freddie satute outside... The one I wanted to get a picture of but could cos it was pissing down with rain...) Uhhh... Not sure where else. Have to ask someone who lives there. [: |
| Rick 11.05.2008 13:00 |
Talk a walk along the Thames. There are so many things there to be seen. And SOHO! :D |
| john bodega 11.05.2008 14:39 |
I'm going to monitor this thread, I still haven't made up my mind if I should even be going! |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 11.05.2008 20:52 |
London's magical. Just pick anywhere. Except possibly exclude Shoreditch, you WILL get raped whether you are male or female. Unless of course, this is what you want, in which case, Shoreditch is your first port of call. Queen stuff... There's obviously Garden Lodge, which is really easy to find from Earl's Court tube station. Although it always seems a bit weird because you get there... and it's there, as you expected, and it's sort of "Okay, now what?" As for buying Queen stuff, I find there's a really good street just off Oxford Street called Berwick Street which has lot's of old record shops (I think a few have closed down now though) You can occasionally find something worth buying. There's also a really great store called "Sister Ray" which has all sorts of old and rare Queen vinyl’s and such, however, they know their stuff, so don't expect any bargains. (Also, I think Berwick street leads to Soho, should you want to visit it as Rick suggested... Slightly questionable area though, again with possibility of rape, especially that of the bum bum.) And just generally, the best place to get drunk in London, is Camden Town, a couple of stops on the Northern line and you've entered another world of utter bizarrity. Loads and loads of different bars, clubs and pubs with different types of music, many interesting people, although I should warn you, there is a 90% chance of bumping into Amy Winehouse, or more likely her bumping into you, she's off her head. (also, the 90% chance increases as you get closer to the pub called The Hawley Arms, the celebrity 'hang out', you will know it when you see it because it got burnt down.) So yeah, basically, get yourself an oyster card, put some cash on it, and head somewhere that sounds interesting. I hope you find my rape risk assessments helpful. |
| Rick 12.05.2008 04:37 |
Haha very true. Maybe it's better to visit Soho during daylight :-P Just avoid any suspicious looking streets... We were walking with the three of us in quite a small street (during nighttime) when we suddenly heard a voice saying: "Hello darlings, would you come and join us?" That's what I call a confirmation that we were in the wrong place :-P Oh and visit the London Dungeon. I loved it! It's about 20 pounds for one ticket, but it's really worth it! |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 12.05.2008 04:55 |
Rick wrote: Oh and visit the London Dungeon. I loved it! It's about 20 pounds for one ticket, but it's really worth it!I went there a month ago with my best friend! It wasn't my first time, but it had changed a lot since I last went there. :D |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 12.05.2008 05:23 |
yep,visit the London Dungeon at london bridge station. was the guide still doing his Bono/mephisto routine? theres also the london eye,tower of london,houses of parliament all near each other. british museum [for the egyptian/greek stuff],the natural history museum [for the dinosaurs],the science museum [next door to the natural history museum] or if you want something a bit different,take a boat trip down river from London Bridge [visit HMS Belfast while there] to Richmond and Hampton Court Palace and visit Henry 8th's home. theres a lot of old curiousity type shops off Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road,but dont go too far of the beaten track as you will get lost in a heartbeat. for Freya and Jessie: i hope we bump into Amy in August when im there,ive been wanting to split her whiskers for ages ;-] |
| Rick 12.05.2008 07:01 |
its_a_hard_life wrote:Nice! Well, we went with our excursion group (seven Dutchies in total). We were put with some French youngsters. The frustrating thing was: their English was bad... really bad! So they kind of ruined it for us and the actors there. As for many things they ask volunteers or they just pick someone from the crowd.Rick wrote: Oh and visit the London Dungeon. I loved it! It's about 20 pounds for one ticket, but it's really worth it!I went there a month ago with my best friend! It wasn't my first time, but it had changed a lot since I last went there. :D |
| AssDudeRule 12.05.2008 19:47 |
Go to Freddie's Old place and put your signature on the door at at gardon lodge. Watch how many fuck wits you will upset here who act like they know him and or ever better act as if they know Mary and whilst having a cup of tea with her she said she cant stand the graffiti. |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 13.05.2008 09:43 |
There is a superb pub around the corner from Freddies house called the Kensington Arms, just off Kensington High Street. Great food, welcoming and cheap beer! Oh, and a pool table. |
| QueenMercury46 13.05.2008 21:41 |
I've always wanted to go to London. |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 00:00 |
sorry that i wasn't clear i didn't mean things like stalkin garden lodge and stuff like that i meant more like places with queen material sorry again and thanks for all replays, you've been helpful |
| YourValentine 14.05.2008 04:41 |
Look up /london.html for Queen related places like studios, venues etc. To buy Queen records London is probably not a better place than any other city. It's more likely to find a rare vinyl record in a small town store than in London where thousands of tourists are on the hunt each day. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 04:50 |
YourValentine wrote: Look up /london.html for Queen related places like studios, venues etc. To buy Queen records London is probably not a better place than any other city. It's more likely to find a rare vinyl record in a small town store than in London where thousands of tourists are on the hunt each day.agreed i found more Queen related rarities in a back street shop in Penzance than i ever did in London |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 07:51 |
I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9 |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 14.05.2008 08:09 |
Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 10:22 |
its_a_hard_life wrote:Me serious. You'll hear us when we arrive my friend, whole London will ;9Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 10:43 |
Ms. Rebel wrote:oh let it be august 10th lolits_a_hard_life wrote:Me serious. You'll hear us when we arrive my friend, whole London will ;9Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! i dont think London would cope with us all there at the same time ;-] |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 10:57 |
Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9so there will be more of us from croatia in london this summer when are you going? |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 11:18 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: theres also the london eye,tower of london,houses of parliament all near each other. british museum [for the egyptian/greek stuff],the natural history museum [for the dinosaurs],the science museum [next door to the natural history museum]I will be staying at Belgrave rd. I've read that street is close to Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Little off the subject, can anyone give me a insight on smoking rules in London? What is the situation with pubs, restorants etc. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 11:24 |
s.m. wrote:you cannot smoke in pubs,restaurants,theatres or anywhere really,even the hotel you are in will have a ban..JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: theres also the london eye,tower of london,houses of parliament all near each other. british museum [for the egyptian/greek stuff],the natural history museum [for the dinosaurs],the science museum [next door to the natural history museum]I will be staying at Belgrave rd. I've read that street is close to Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Little off the subject, can anyone give me a insight on smoking rules in London? What is the situation with pubs, restorants etc. if you want a ciggie you have to go outside the building you are in and dont forget to bring your own ciggies as they are too expensive here! |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 11:25 |
Freya is quietly judging you. wrote: And just generally, the best place to get drunk in London, is Camden Town...I dont drink but, I will for sure tell my pals this tip you gave me :) Freya is quietly judging you. wrote: I hope you find my rape risk assessments helpful.I sure did. When I return I will post in this thread and let you all know if I lived trough the week in London without being raped. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 14.05.2008 11:29 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote:YESSSSSSSSSSSSS. Hahahaha. :DMs. Rebel wrote:oh let it be august 10th lol i dont think London would cope with us all there at the same time ;-]its_a_hard_life wrote:Me serious. You'll hear us when we arrive my friend, whole London will ;9Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! Seriously Beata, we must meet. I'll show you around London! :D |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 11:32 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: ...dont go too far of the beaten track as you will get lost in a heartbeat....Actually, this is my main concern. Me getting lost :p. It's a big city, a new place for me. |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 11:40 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: you cannot smoke in pubs,restaurants,theatres or anywhere really,even the hotel you are in will have a ban.. if you want a ciggie you have to go outside the building you are in and dont forget to bring your own ciggies as they are too expensive here!I will quote Fiction Factory Feels like heaven... I'm a big anti-smoker. Coming from Zagreb ( our people smoke like crazy, and everywhere is allowed ) this will be amazing for me. No ******* smoke at last. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 11:44 |
s.m. wrote:just remember where the nearest underground station and bus stop [with the bus numbers] is to your hotel.ive got a sneaky feeling that it will be 'parliament'.try not to use the black cabs too often unless you are feeling VERY richJoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: ...dont go too far of the beaten track as you will get lost in a heartbeat....Actually, this is my main concern. Me getting lost :p. It's a big city, a new place for me. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 11:45 |
its_a_hard_life wrote:*awaits the international incident that will happen if this takes place*JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote:YESSSSSSSSSSSSS. Hahahaha. :D Seriously Beata, we must meet. I'll show you around London! :DMs. Rebel wrote:oh let it be august 10th lol i dont think London would cope with us all there at the same time ;-]its_a_hard_life wrote:Me serious. You'll hear us when we arrive my friend, whole London will ;9Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 11:47 |
s.m. wrote:just be prepared for everyone smoking on the streets lolJoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: you cannot smoke in pubs,restaurants,theatres or anywhere really,even the hotel you are in will have a ban.. if you want a ciggie you have to go outside the building you are in and dont forget to bring your own ciggies as they are too expensive here!I will quote Fiction Factory Feels like heaven... I'm a big anti-smoker. Coming from Zagreb ( our people smoke like crazy, and everywhere is allowed ) this will be amazing for me. No ******* smoke at last. oh and the london hazy smog |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 11:49 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: just be prepared for everyone smoking on the streets lol oh and the london hazy smogthank for the infos :) |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 12:35 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote:I must try all kinds of beer <3 Can not smoke in the pubs Joxer? ARE YOU SERIOUS????? :Oits_a_hard_life wrote:*awaits the international incident that will happen if this takes place*JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote:YESSSSSSSSSSSSS. Hahahaha. :D Seriously Beata, we must meet. I'll show you around London! :DMs. Rebel wrote:oh let it be august 10th lol i dont think London would cope with us all there at the same time ;-]its_a_hard_life wrote:Me serious. You'll hear us when we arrive my friend, whole London will ;9Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! Well I'm going everywhere this summer. I was invited to visit London but I'll see. I'm coming 100% next year (if I live:). I'm going to travel around the Europe. It would be cool if Croatia plays football match against England, on Wembley stadium... Oh yes I forgot, we kicked you guys out for this year.... HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!! I'm sorry about that.. If I visit it this summer we'll all meet. Is anyone driving?? I can't walk to the hotel, I'm gonna get drunk as a bitch. |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 12:43 |
s.m. wrote:ZAGREB? xDJoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: you cannot smoke in pubs,restaurants,theatres or anywhere really,even the hotel you are in will have a ban.. if you want a ciggie you have to go outside the building you are in and dont forget to bring your own ciggies as they are too expensive here!I will quote Fiction Factory Feels like heaven... I'm a big anti-smoker. Coming from Zagreb ( our people smoke like crazy, and everywhere is allowed ) this will be amazing for me. No ******* smoke at last. I'm from Zagreb also =) True, we smoke a lot.... not to mention how much we drink, fucking alcoholics!! =D Jessie, Jon if I come I'm gonna bring fucking rakia!!!!!!! You guys gotta drink it!!! :D s.m. sugar, I'm not sure when are we going. |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 12:58 |
Late June s.m? Hmmm... I'm stil in damn school. If I go, I'll go in July or August. I'm pretty surprised, you're not smoking or drinking. You said that you're from Croatia - Zagreb, right? xD |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 14.05.2008 13:13 |
Ms. Rebel wrote:i think we are all gonna pass out in a ditch in Camden somewhere..JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote:I must try all kinds of beer <3 Can not smoke in the pubs Joxer? ARE YOU SERIOUS????? :O Well I'm going everywhere this summer. I was invited to visit London but I'll see. I'm coming 100% next year (if I live:). I'm going to travel around the Europe. It would be cool if Croatia plays football match against England, on Wembley stadium... Oh yes I forgot, we kicked you guys out for this year.... HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!! I'm sorry about that.. If I visit it this summer we'll all meet. Is anyone driving?? I can't walk to the hotel, I'm gonna get drunk as a bitch.its_a_hard_life wrote:*awaits the international incident that will happen if this takes place*JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote:YESSSSSSSSSSSSS. Hahahaha. :D Seriously Beata, we must meet. I'll show you around London! :DMs. Rebel wrote:oh let it be august 10th lol i dont think London would cope with us all there at the same time ;-]its_a_hard_life wrote:Me serious. You'll hear us when we arrive my friend, whole London will ;9Ms. Rebel wrote: I'm going to London this summer probably, on few days with my friend :9Are you serious!?!?! OH MY GOD. :D COME SEE ME!!!!!!! that or at Amy Winehouse's place ;-] edit: no smoking in any pubs |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 13:43 |
Ms. Rebel wrote: Late June s.m? Hmmm... I'm stil in damn school. If I go, I'll go in July or August. I'm pretty surprised, you're not smoking or drinking. You said that you're from Croatia - Zagreb, right? xDi'm a little older so i don't have to worry about school :p yes, zagreb, croatia, maksimir as for 2nd thing you are not the only one that's suprised :) but that is just something that i don't like |
| s.m. 14.05.2008 13:52 |
Ms. Rebel wrote: It would be cool if Croatia plays football match against England, on Wembley stadium...we play again against them in 2012 world cup qualifiying in croatia 10.09.08. in england 09.09.09. |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 14:07 |
s.m. wrote:England, 2009? I'M THERE.Ms. Rebel wrote: It would be cool if Croatia plays football match against England, on Wembley stadium...we play again against them in 2012 world cup qualifiying in croatia 10.09.08. in england 09.09.09. |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 14:10 |
s.m. wrote:Maksimir? Our bad blue boy! :DMs. Rebel wrote: Late June s.m? Hmmm... I'm stil in damn school. If I go, I'll go in July or August. I'm pretty surprised, you're not smoking or drinking. You said that you're from Croatia - Zagreb, right? xDi'm a little older so i don't have to worry about school :p yes, zagreb, croatia, maksimir as for 2nd thing you are not the only one that's suprised :) but that is just something that i don't like Dinamo stadium is few minutes from my home, name of my street is Rim. Lucky you, I can't wait to finish fucking high school... it's killing me.... |
| Ms. Rebel 14.05.2008 14:15 |
JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: i think we are all gonna pass out in a ditch in Camden somewhere.. that or at Amy Winehouse's place ;-]LOL... sounds lovely JoxerTheComedownPirate wrote: edit: no smoking in any pubs:'( |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 16.05.2008 08:58 |
Lot's of pubs in Camden have outside seating areas, which are covered and have heaters, so you can still enjoy a cigarette with a pint, which is some comfort. Some hotels are still smoking, travelodges were, until a couple of months ago, now you get an £150 fine if you smoke in them, which I have been on the receiving end of. I miss the good old smoking days where you could smoke wherever you want :( |
| Ms. Rebel 16.05.2008 09:40 |
I feel sorry for you people :( I know how is it like, when they take it away from you, something that you really love. It's like they took away your FREEDOM. Same rules will start in here next year :'( |
| s.m. 18.05.2008 05:25 |
Can you tell me something about costs of life in London? I heard from people that have been there it's pretty expensive. Also can you compare the costs to last year. Is anything changed since then? |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 18.05.2008 05:33 |
its VERY expensive in London. im popping up there in August and the thought of the price of a beer is scaring the crap out of me.a mate of mine who works in theatreland [adelphi] recently paid £4 for a pint of lager in a pub. as ive already mentioned,try not to use a black taxi cab,you need a second mortgage to pay the fare. Freya and Jessie will probably be able to give more details... |
| john bodega 18.05.2008 07:45 |
From a non-smoker perspective, at first I liked that they'd banned it because I found breathing too much of the stuff would play hell with my vocal cords. Of course, these days when I go out on the piss, I shout every second word because I'm a hyperactive drunk and me and my friend like seeing what we can get away with before being thrown out/beaten up, so I really don't care if I've got an itchy throat anymore. And don't you know it, all the interesting people are usually outside puffing away. Grr! |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 18.05.2008 08:25 |
^thats what happens when you get killjoys running things.you get left with the boring people sitting at the bar while all the interesting people are outiside.most people now bring their own booze and have a swig on the patio or wherever as theres no one out there watching them,plus its easier now to smoke a joint |