10 Secrets of a Superhero Revealed

March 3, 2017
10 Secrets of a Superhero Revealed
What does it take to be a superhero? Here are 10 qualities which can see you onto greatness:
  1. Superheroes never give up
  2. They get the job done
  3. They are the best at what they do because they believe in themselves and focus on their strengths
  4. Superheroes have a clear, defined purpose
  5. They don’t seek glory, they focus on the bigger picture
  6. Superheroes help each other
  7. They work well on their own but are even better when they work with others eg The Avengers
  8. A superhero’s real strength comes not from his or her powers, but from their strength of character
  9. They all have a flaw and continue to try to overcome it
  10. All superheroes have an arch-enemy eg Superman and Lex Luthor, Spiderman and the Green Goblin.
A new art exhibition THE ART OF THE BRICK: DC SUPER HEROES celebrates 80 years of comic book history. Following his much celebrated London debut with his original global touring production THE ART OF THE BRICK in 2014 which was housed at Brick Lane’s Truman Brewery, Nathan Sawaya has returned with a striking new exhibition exploring the qualities of a superhero.
Sawaya is acknowledged as being the first artist to successfully move LEGO® into the art world. His touring exhibition THE ART OF THE BRICK, has entertained and inspired millions of art lovers and enthusiasts around the world.
Just as Superman, we all have our own story. This art collection is based on the elements of the journey of a superhero, including the moment in which we are all called to the adventure’ Nathan Sawaya
The exhibition is the world’s largest collection of artworks by DC characters and includes more than 120 original works, created exclusively from LEGO® pieces, including an impressive life-size Batmobile (5.5m) and built from half a million standard pieces. Inspired by legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Joker, Harley Quinn, amongst others, Sawaya has captured on a large scale some of the most iconic superheroes and villains from DC.
Not only are some of the lifesize replicas impressive, the cubist interpretations add a touch of unexpected class. He has even managed to capture Wonder Woman’s invisible jet.
Sawaya’s notes remind us to hold onto our dreams and to live them every day. They explore the idea of who superheroes are and what they can do and that there is a hero within us all. Now you know the 10 secrets of being a superhero how will you choose to use your powers?
Open daily from 1st March - 3 September 2017
Sun – Wed: 10:00 – 18:00 Thur: 10:00 – 20:00 Fri/Sat: 10:00 – 19:00 Last admission one hour before closing
Buy tickets Adult: £16.50 Child (4 – 16): £11.00 Under 4: Free Concession (student, adult, disabled): £12.50 Family (must include at least one child): £45 Family of three (one adult, two children)£34.50 Adult Group Tickets: Groups of 10 + £12 each School Group Tickets £6 each with 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased Monday Saver – all tickets £10 Buy your tickets now
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In search of shrunken heads in Harry Potter and London

February 26, 2017


The wizarding world of Harry Potter has so many levels, from the books, films, Warner Brother and Universal studios, a stage play and also walking tours in London. 

Shrunken heads in Harry Potter

Shrunken heads are a lively addition to the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban but they don’t appear in the Harry Potter books or any other of the films. I want to share with you my findings on shrunken heads not only in the Harry Potter films but also where to see them in London.

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Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens

February 21, 2017



It’s at this time of year where our household orchids come to bud, reminding us that it’s that time of year again; the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens. The orchid festival at Kew Gardens is now in its 22nd year and is something we look forward to doing year after year. Having a Friends of Kew membership makes our regular visit much more affordable, allowing us to treat ourselves to a pub lunch. 

The excitement was building as we entered the familiar steamed glass of Kew Gardens’ Princess...


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Five Fantastic Questions I Get Asked on my Harry Potter in London walks

February 20, 2017

I do Harry Potter walks in London. The best bit about doing my tours are the amazing people that come on them. 

My Harry Potter walks attract both adults and children, some with a general interest in Harry Potter and some which are true Potterheads - the eclectic mix of people make each walk truly unique. 

Here are five fab questions I have been asked on my Harry Potter's London walk:


Question 1: What is the name of the Defence Against the Dark Arts in Harry Potter and the Philosophe...


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Fantastic Beasts - Where to Find Them in London

October 13, 2016


Magical beasts are on the street of London and many Muggles don't even notice!

Now, the average Muggle may think that griffins and unicorns are mythical creatures harking back to medieval times but the wizarding world may disagree. If you have read J.K Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book then you are already aware that such beasts are hiding in plain sight. But what fantastic beasts and where to find them in London? 

First of all you need to know what you're looking for...

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Why did Charles Dickens choose the name Ebenezer Scrooge?

October 12, 2016

Charles Dickens was prompted to write A Christmas Carol as his response to the evident evils of capitalism; but it was also an attempt to pay his ever-increasing unpaid bills. Six weeks after visiting Manchester where the fancy first occurred to him, his novella was complete. Dickens was in the event underwhelmed with the profits it generated, but his story went on to become synonymous with the modern Christmas ideal.

The first few paragraphs of the novella set the scene of Ebenezer Scrooge i...
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