Martin Luther King

Here is my tribute for this outstanding figure in history who 50 years ago decided that enough was enough for his community. He became the voice of black people suffering discrimination against for their skin colour and told the world about his dream during the March on Washington. His 15 minute "I have a dream" speech , still inspirational today, moved the world then as it does now. Many things have been achieved racismwise, but much work is left yet.
 
They are not longer slaves, but there is still segregation and discrimination that need hard work in order to eradicate it. To succeed in such an honorable cause fought by only the brave and fully committed with the black community no matter what is definitely my dream too.

Notting Hill Carnival

I know today is meant to be "market day entry", but can you think of a better alternative than getting your fancy dress on, wear your best smile, get your dancing spirit high and join Notting Hill Carnival? Vibrant street life at its best. Here you are this year's Visitor's Guide

Edimburgh International Festival

EDIMBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL started last 9th August and threatens to expand up to next 1st September. A proper goodbye to what has been one of the best British summers, weatherwise.
This thrilling and exciting festival is a must for world visitors and locals boasting street culture in many forms and shapes: music, drama, performances, ranging from classical music and opera to theatre, dance and visual art. Unmissable!

Have you got 6 minutes?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/

6 minute English audioclips are the perfect option for those who are always in a hurry. Quick and straight to the point listening with some vocab keys in case you need help. Where there is a will, there is a way!
BBC LEARNING ENGLISH: 6 MINUTE ENGLISH

Market Day: Camden

Proposing today Camden Market, the fourth most popular visitor attraction in London, attracting approximately 100,000 people each weekend. Candem Market is a number of adjoining large markets in Camden Town near the Hampstead Road Lock of the Regent's Canal (which is usually called Camden Lock), often called collectively "Camden Market" or "Camden Lock". (Source http://www.londonmarkets.co.uk/)

Most people know Camden nowadays thanks to relatives' or friends' pictures, tv documentaries or the Internet in general. In my opinion, it is one of the most fascinating places to visit in London. You can't imagine its magic until you put your feet in it and experience the place: the atmosphere, the smell, the sounds, the different locations....

That is why I decided to post a video about how Camden was in the past and learn some history of one of London's top tourist destinations. If you are not into history, then watch this Camden Market Nowadays  link and enjoy as it is today.

Amy Winehouse

Two years without this talented and tormented artist, whose life was marked by a tragic early death and by a music gift many people valued and respected. Amy Winehouse, known for eclectic mix of musical genres left a gap in the world of music which will be hard to fill. Until a new talent takes over in the genre, we will have, her music, her legacy to us, to enjoy quality Soul, R&B and Jazz beautifully fusioned.

Biography.com/people/amy-winehouse

Speechyard

http://speechyard.com/about/

Here is an interesting web to learn real English from movies and books. For instance, you can watch clips and click on the words you don't understand. Likewise, as you are reading in the book section, you click on the words causing trouble and get instant translation. Give it a try!!!
SPEECHYARD VIDEO CLIPS
SPEECHYARD BOOKS

Market Day: Portobello

Given that Saturdays are the proper day for some market shopping, I propose a virtual trip to different attractive hot markets every Saturday! Here starts a new section, which I hope you'll enjoy.

"Portobello market is a vibrant  interesting London market, selling a wide variety of things. Portobello Road a great place to browse for antique and beautiful jewellery,

and there are loads of cheap and second-hand clothes, with handmade designer garments and lots of vintage denim and leather on offer". (http://londonmarkets.co.uk/)

The City of London (not London!)

Superb presentation to explain the difference between the City of London and London in well under five minutes. If you are curious enough and enjoy history...this is certainly your video of the day :D
If you liked it and want to know more, good news is there is a part 2. 

Summertime: England

The following video clip presents a journey through England stopping at Dover Castle, Battle Abbey, Rye, Hastings, Beachy Head, Brighton, Portsmouth, Stonehenge, Salesbury, Shaftesbury, Exeter, Dartmoor, Princetown, Devices, Avebury, Llandrillo, Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Cambridge and Canterbury. It is a relaxing tour thanks to the tranquil music guiding the pictures and narration.

Obviously, there is one top place to visit in England. Yes! You guessed it right, LONDON.