Oh, well, summer is knocking on the door, and if you think that spending it in London might be a bad idea, you are wrong!

If you have just moved your house and your budget is dry (meaning you can’t afford a summer vacation) or you are looking for a way to distress from the whole endeavor while the man and van specialists are finishing your relocation, the abundance of summer festivals organized on the territory of London will provide you with a lot of alternatives.

London is the summer is the best London in our opinion, because you can feel to the fullest how diverse and cosmopolitan the city is. Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting events you can visit:

• Field Day is held on June 6 and 7 and is the best place to be if you are a fan of alternative, folk and indie music act...

Beyond the shores of Great Britain are located some of the most beautiful European islands. In fact these islands are so amazing that they tend to attract numerous tourists on a yearly basis. Here is a list of the most popular British isles.

1. Anglesey – This island is separated from Wales by the Menai Straight and is home to some of Britain’s most amazing castles. Anglesey is also one of the most picturesque British islands and offers some of the finest views of the Celtic Sea and Great Britain. The island is extremely popular amongst water sports enthusiasts as it offers a wide range of diverse activities related to water sports.
2. Mull – The island of Mull is known for its lush and green untouched landscaped. The place is a mixture of nature and history...

Follow the simple tips described below, and you will have not a single reason to worry about your upcoming removal:

1. In no case you should forget to pack a bag of essentials that you are going to need the first night at the new place. When the people from the man and van company unload your boxes, you will still have a lot of work to do on the unpacking and arranging your new home, so it is better to be prepared with a change of clothes, some canned food, medicine and toothbrush that are easy to access.
2. In order to make the unpacking a less stressful job, you can consider using transparent plastic boxes for the most essential items – those that you will need to unpack first...

Relocating your office is one of the important things that you are going to do that would determine the future of your company. The faster you carry out the job, the better, because once you finish it you are going to have time to focus on the important issues of managing the development of your business at the new place.

Having a man and van contractor to help you complete the job on time and with as little disturbance in the business process as possible is of course very important, but in order to make your contribution to the project and the work of the technicians easier, thus ensuring optimal results, you might want to follow some of the tips described below. Having them in mind is going to make your office removal much easier.

• Packing and unpacking is crucial when relocating offices...

Britain has fought numerous battles and has emerged from them victors because of brilliant leaders who have commanded their men meticulously. Here some of the greatest generals in British history.

Henry Rawlinson – Rawlinson was a First World War General who led troops in the Battle of Somme and the Battle of Amiens. He was the first general in history to conduct a night battle and to combine arms operations. During the Battle of Amiens which is also known as “the Black Day of the German Army” he commanded forces which comprised of infantry, mass artillery, mass cavalry and aerial support. Today Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baron Rawlinson is known as the father of modern battlefield tactic and is considered a pioneer in the science of warfare.

Edmund Allenby – Another British general that ...

The United Kingdom has always had one of the most redoubtable navies in the world. The Royal Navy played an immense role into the establishment of the British Empire and has always produced some of the world’s finest ships. Here are some of the most prominent ships of the Royal Navy.

The galleon known as Ark Royal was the flagship that led the English fleet against the Spanish Armada. The ship was originally ordered by Sir Walter Raleigh and was late purchased by the crown to serve in the Tudor Navy. The Ark Royal was launched and commissioned in 1587 and was used by the navy for a total of five decades. The ship had a crew of 268 sailors, 100 soldiers and 32 gunners to serve the 55 cannons...

Most people who know a thing or two about moving house will know how important, even essential it is for items and objects to be packed properly. Good packing will ensure safer handling and less chance of damage during transportation from A to B. Problem with packing is that the process itself is tricky, and results usually vary. Some items are really awkward to pack, others are too heavy – issues which make packing all the more problematic. But how do specialised man and van removal people do it? Answer is practice and expertise. Here are some basic tips and bits of advice coming straight from the horse’s mouth so to speak. Using some of these clever tips will help you pack like a pro.

First and foremost – purchase the right set of packing and wrapping materials...

Moving homes is a stressful enough process in its own right, but when you have to deal with landlords on both sides – when you are leaving the place you currently live in, and when you are moving in the new property, things get even more complicated. That’s why it is crucial for you to find a reliable man and van company to help you with the project. Thus while the man and van technicians are handling the actual relocations of your goods, you will have the chance to concentrate on everything else.

When you are moving from one rented place to another, there are several things that you should have in mind:

1. Check out your contract. This one is self evident, but it is still worth mentioning. See what your contract says about the responsibilities you bear upon vacating the property...

Moving places with children can be extremely difficult. Children (depending on their age of course) can become quite attached to their surroundings and make the move even more problematic on you as a parent and as an individual. At the end of the day, kids have to accept the inevitable (as unlikely as this may seem) – they are moving house. Accustoming the children to the idea involves a great deal of parenting skills and psychology, needless to say patience on behalf of parents or guardians.

Perhaps a good way to ease the child into the whole ‘house-moving-thingy’ is to get them involved. Most kids take forever to get organised, yet they don’t like parents rummaging through their stuff and toys...

Online auction sites do more than sell items – they are also the source of some seriously unusual situations such as the ones listed below.

In two thousand four, the wife of a famous UK radio DJ sold his Lotus Esprit sports car on eBay with a Buy It Now tag of fifty pence. The vehicle sold within minutes and the owner was requested to come pick it up the same day. The Mrs said she sold the car in revenge, after hearing her husband flirt with a British photo model on the air of his radio show.

In two thousand five, the VW Golf owned by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (before he became Pope Benedict) was sold on eBay Germany for nearly two hundred thousand euro. The winning bid was made by an online casino famous for their outrageous eBay purchases.

Comedian Billy Connolly sold his custom made H...