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London train strikes in January

London train strikes in January

What dates are the tube, train and Overground strikes? It may be a new year, but it’s the same old story when it comes to London’s trains. After lots of disruption over the festive period, rail and Overground strikes are continuing into 2023.  London transport got off to a shaky start this year with the first week of January being …

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What is Qixi Festival

What is Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival – also known as the Double Seventh Festival, or Chinese Valentine’s Day – falls annually on the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar, and for this year that day falls on August 4. While it’s not as commonly celebrated nowadays, the Qixi Festival has been observed for over 2,000 years and it dates back …

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Things to Do in Oxford

Things to Do in Oxford

Oxford is one of the oldest and most celebrated university towns in Europe, and for centuries has rivaled Cambridge for academic pre-eminence in England. Its untrammeled spirit of exploration, numerous delightful gardens, courtyards, and university parks – together with the hectic bustle of its pedestrian zone and excellent cultural facilities – all help create a very special atmosphere. Oxford has plenty of …

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