Tower of London

The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill.

It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite.

The castle was used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose. A grand palace early in its history, it served as a royal residence. As a whole, the Tower is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat.

There were several phases of expansion, mainly under Kings Richard the Lionheart, Henry III, and Edward I in the 12th and 13th centuries. The general layout established by the late 13th century remains despite later activity on the site.

The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several times and controlling it has been important to controlling the country. The Tower has served variously as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal Mint, a public records office, and the home of the Crown Jewels of England.

From the early 14th century until the reign of Charles II, a procession would be led from the Tower to Westminster Abbey on the coronation of a monarch. In the absence of the monarch, the Constable of the Tower is in charge of the castle. This was a powerful and trusted position in the medieval period.

In the late 15th century the castle was the prison of the Princes in the Tower. Under theTudors, the Tower became used less as a royal residence, and despite attempts to refortify and repair the castle its defences lagged behind developments to deal with artillery.

The peak period of the castle’s use as a prison was the 16th and 17th centuries, when many figures who had fallen into disgrace, such as Elizabeth I before she became queen, were held within its walls. This use has led to the phrase “sent to the Tower”.

Despite its enduring reputation as a place of torture and death, popularised by 16th-century religious propagandists and 19th-century writers, only seven people were executed within the Tower before the World Wars of the 20th century. Executions were more commonly held on the notorious Tower Hill to the north of the castle, with 112 occurring there over a 400-year period.

In the latter half of the 19th century, institutions such as the Royal Mint moved out of the castle to other locations, leaving many buildings empty. Anthony Salvin and John Taylor took the opportunity to restore the Tower to what was felt to be its medieval appearance, clearing out many of the vacant post-medieval structures.

In the First and Second World Wars, the Tower was again used as a prison, and witnessed the executions of 12 men for espionage. After the Second World War, damage caused during the Blitz was repaired and the castle reopened to the public. Today the Tower of London is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Under the ceremonial charge of the Constable of the Tower, it is cared for by the charity Historic Royal Palaces and is protected as a World Heritage Site .

Architecture is one of humanity’s most visible and long-lasting forms of expression. Most historic civilizations are identified by their surviving architectural relics, like the Pyramids of Gyza, the Golden Pavilion in Japan, or the Taj Mahal. The history of the discipline spans as long as humanity – from Classical to Rocco to Art Nouveau. With that in mind I would like to introduce you to a well-established firm of architects called dblo Associates in London.

Ancient History Ancient Architecture

dblo Associates are innovative people who are passionate about the projects they work on collectively having wide experience and knowledge across a variety of project and contract types. Architects Kensington work covers architecture, interior design and development.

dblo Associates have a great reputation for their professional leading edge design and creativity.  With their team of dedicated professionals they believe in enhancing the work environment making it a place of enjoyment where one would like to spend the majority of their day in comfort and style with a beautiful feel around them.

dblo Associates work on residential projects across London and surrounding areas such as Architects Fulham, providing detailed and innovative solutions.

Design and create is what dblo associates are best at doing, along with their professional approach it’s no wonder they are the leading offices architects in London.

You may have heard about Tantric Journey or Tantric Therapy and wondered what it’s all about. In a nutshell Tantric Journey is a Spiritual Treatment for Awakening, Sexual Healing and Relationship Therapy.

Tantric Journey Mission is to provide a treatment, training and skills using a philosophy blended with Eastern and Western knowledge, blended with ancient and modern wisdom which can meet the needs of the client’s ever changing waves of Emotions within their body, mind and spirit to help emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

Not only are Tantric Journey known for their healing therapy they are passionate about teaching people the skills through their Tantric Workshops London. 

They are holding many upcoming events where you can get a glimpse of what Tantric Therapy London is all about.

Some of these events are listed below:

Tantra Taster Evening – Friday, 05th Feb’16

London

Price: £20

Booking Deposit: £20.00

From: 05-02-2016 7pm

Spaces available: 14 spaces left

Talk to Introduce Tantric Journey:

This is an introductory Talk to Tantra. Learn How to Awaken your True Self, Expand Your Consciousness and Ecstatic Pleasure Using White, Pink and Red Tantra

Who can benefit:

Couples, Individuals and Practitioners who are Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced who are over 18 years

This workshop is designed to introduce you to the essence of Tantra, its spiritual practices and application for everyday life and relationships. This Talk is for couples, individuals and practitioners at all levels and will explore different aspects of Tantra: white, pink, red and black Tantra.

During the Talk you will find answers to the question of, ‘What is Tantra?’

Tantra is for everyone. Once you understand the different options that Tantra offers, you can start your journey from the most comfortable place for you and go as far as you like to go.

Tantra will help you to discover how to enjoy your own individual tantric spiritual practice, learning about the keys to freeing yourself from limitations and living in bliss on a daily basis.

This workshop is ideal for Men and Women who:

• Wishes to experience an understanding of Tantra beyond the “concept” that Tantra just about sex.

• Wishes to have a deeper and more meaningful connection with their inner self and the others

• Wishes to free themselves from the limitations of their mind and live life to their full potential

• Wishes to become intuitive and in tune with their body and mind

• Wishes to break down blockages, body armouring and barriers to allow for intimacy, love and sexuality with self, others & life.

• Wishes to release negative emotions as a result of the traumas of the past, the fear of the future and live life fully in the present.

• Wishes to bring a greater sense of enlightenment and aliveness to their existence

• Wishes to awaken to one’s full potential in life, love and relationships

• Wishes to live a stress free, positive, healthy life style and be independent and empowered

Emotional Detox Through Tantric – Tao Bodywork – February’16

Emotional detox

London

Price: £450.00

Booking Deposit: £225

From: 06-02-2016 to 07-02-2016

Spaces available: 14 spaces left

Learn the Art of Emotional Release through Tantric – Tao Bodywork

For men, women and couples

Here you will learn the skills to peel off (like peeling layers of an onion) the layers of negative emotions such as shame, fear, mistrust, sadness etc to open the body very quickly, clearing stagnant energy channels and help release emotions and how to move positive energies throughout the body.

New to energy savings? Have you often asked yourself how to reduce business energy consumption.

Is your company using too much energy?

Using the latest technology and experience RUMM have successfully implemented their system at many companies throughout the country achieving amazing results that speak for themselves.

How can RUMM help you business?

Let’s start with this – If you are a commercial or industrial consumer with an annual energy spend of more than £250k then we can help you understand the costs, legislation and opportunities for cost and energy reductions open to you.  Moreover we are here to help you deliver real energy and cost reductions and, for a lot of organisations, represent the best energy management option as we bring expertise and people to your site to help.

RUMM offer a FREE initial assessment which will answer many questions.

What does the Free Energy Assessment involve?

Providing us with your annual energy cost and consumption data will give us enough information to estimate:

1. How much energy you should be able to save yourself
2. The range of savings you would achieve working with RUMM

If the information that we provide for you is sufficiently interesting then we can visit your organisation to discuss how the RUMM services would best suit your needs.  If you (and RUMM) are convinced that energy saving opportunity exists then the next stage of engagement is the CAP:

CAP – a Comprehensive site Audit and Plan that will provide the following:

1. A specification and cost of the most appropriate site metering infrastructure that may incorporate existing meters and collection technology; and is capable of providing sufficient information to generate savings, legal compliance and utility bill validation
2. A prioritised list of potential energy saving projects with typical ROI (Cap Ex costs and associated savings)
3. Data analysis of your existing ½ hourly utility supply data using RUMM software demonstrating how monitoring analysis can highlight saving opportunity at your site
4. An indication of what you could save if you undertook to do the energy management yourself
5. A business case outlining your savings over 5 years in partnership with RUMM including a 2 year cash flow analysis and capital spend requirement
6. A financial model to fund a 5 year programme if  the business requires external funding

By utiling RUMM’S Automatic Monitoring & Targeting (aM&T) solution which is specific to your site(s) and be installed by our own engineers. We will install new meters and utilise existing metering as appropriate and maintain your aM&T infrastructure to ensure that savings can be measured and monitored.

Marquee Hire have many years in the marquee industry having assisted thousands of individuals and corporate companies with events since inception. Marquee Hire have a team of professional staff who are trained in every aspect of marquees and co-ordinating functions.

With many reasons to throw a marquee party, from Weddings to Christmas, christenings to Bar mitzvahs or Bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, engagement parties and anniversaries might bring about some questions that we can help you answer. Marquee Hire Sussex are available if you have any unanswered questions.

Are the marquees safe? 

Yes, our marquees are fully staked and weighted and completely fire resistant and weatherproof. They are made in accordance with EC safety standards. However to ensure a dry floor in wet conditions we would recommend that you have a hard floor.

How many guests can I accommodate in a marquee? 

What type of event are you holding? Work out the number of guests, whether they will be seated or standing. Then you possibly need to add on space for dance floors, stages, reception areas. As a general rule of thumb you need 8 sq ft minimum per person for a standing event, 15 sq ft per person minimum if they are seated. Our advisors will be able to inform you of the size marquee you need. 

Marquee flooring 

Our normal flooring is matting – similar to coconut matting – which is a close weaved man-made fibre which is sufficient for most marquee surfaces. Friendly to high heels too! However we can provide hard flooring, which we would recommend that you cover with a carpet, if the surface requires it.

How many guests can I accommodate in a marquee? 

What type of event are you holding? Work out the number of guests, whether they will be seated or standing. Then you possibly need to add on space for dance floors, stages, reception areas. As a general rule of thumb you need 8 sq ft minimum per person for a standing event, 15 sq ft per person minimum if they are seated. Our advisors will be able to inform you of the size marquee you need.

Do you know that with Lodge Brothers you can donate online in memory of your loved ones?  Lodge Brothers along with their partner Love2Donate : would like to offer you the opportunity of leaving a donation to a charity about which your friend or loved one had felt passionate.

You will also be able to leave your own tribute expressing your feelings, giving comfort and support to all those affected by your loss. This incredible service is a wonderful way to honour a loved one.

Lodge Brothers are pleased to announce the opening of their new branch Funeral Directors Sunningdale. Lodge Brother serving the community for over 200 years continually expand their branches and the service offerings.

Robert Lodge is the area manager and will be pleased to assist with any comments or queries you might have.

In keeping with Lodge Brothers other branches many service offerings Funeral Directors Surbiton will welcome you with with a warm and caring approach as they truly understand the grief process and how loved ones feel at the time of grief.

Bill Wilde is the area manager should you seek and advice or have a query.

This is what Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Surbiton say about a fitting memorial “Many people can be apprehensive and emotional when faced with selecting a lasting tribute for a loved one. We take time and care to ensure that the correct decisions are made with regard to each individual and the memorial they choose”.

What sets IBS Blowers apart from their competitors? They are a dedicated team of individuals who continue to uphold the company Mission Statement which is:  ‘To keep the clients operation moving via astute advice, efficient service and technical excellence’.

Each member of this innovative team ensures they continually strive to give of their best and collectively ensure their clients experience excellent service with no unnecessary downtime.

IBS are proud agents in the US & UK for many products such as new Siemens Turbomachinery HV Turbo Blowers.

IBS re-condition and service exchange Siemens Turbomachinery HV Turbo Blowers and provide a full service and maintenance service for Siemens HV Turbo Blowers.

Site Visits and Support

IBS have a team of experienced engineers to provide on-site services and technical/sales staff available to provide telephone support.

They have a fleet of modern vehicles including HIAB equipped flatbeds for speedy transport, handling and on-site support.

If you would like a site visit or want to discuss a project with an engineer either in person or via telephone, simply follow the links above to the relevant page. There you will find contact details.

Emergencies

For site emergency situations, during working hours, they have a turnaround time of 4 hours to respond based on distances up to 100 mile radius from our nearest available engineer. Our offices are open from:

8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday

8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Friday

For value and first class service contact IBS today

Have you ever wanted the wedding of your dreams? Perhaps as a little girl growing up you day dreamed about the perfect white wedding. The time has come for that special day and you can’t find a suitable venue within your budget or perhaps you have the perfect setting however there is nowhere to have the reception.

Marquee Hire will help make that special dream come true with some amazing marquee designs and décor. You can choose a winter wonderland wedding with special effect lighting and heating you will be able to dance the night away with the new love of your life and your friends.

The skies the limit with the right choice of marquee, you can fit it out in any theme you wish.

Marquee Hire have been involved in hundreds of weddings, functions and special events so they will be able to advise you the best as they draw on all the years of experience to give you sound advice.

Marquee Hire Surrey is your one stop marquee shop when it comes to corporate functions, christenings, weddings etc. they are often featured in magazines or in the news for events they are involved in. Go on line and you can do your own hiring calculation with Marquee Hire Sussex on line calculator for your convenience

Are you looking to reduce costs in your business and not sure where to start? Do you want to increase productivity in your organisation?The options might seem over whelming, don’t feel you are alone. Knowall IT will professional and highly skilled in Private Cloud Computingassisting many clients to becoming Private Cloud London users. They use innovative technology thus making their clients lives simple and ensuring your company runs more efficiently.

Have you heard of IaaS and wonder what it stands for?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS London)

What exactly does this mean?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), is supplied as a tailored, managed service, within Knowall IT’s secure enterprise platform. The platform enables businesses to host their entire, or part, IT infrastructure in a hosted environment. Typically, line of business applications such as MS Office, CRM systems, ERP systems, Accounting systems and more – enabling a truly flexible, agile, resilient IT platform that is cost efficient and requires minimal IT management resource.

Solution typically remove the requirement for the majority of onsite hardware and free up large amounts IT resources, allowing your business to concentrate on the areas that matter most while having complete confidence in your IT.

By partnering with Knowall IT as a service provider your company will be ahead of technology by Knowall providing the following:

• Easy Deployment – get up and running quickly with minimal set up and low up-front investment, Knowall will manage the migration from start to finish.
• Guaranteed Performance – We guarantee performance with bespoke hosting options tailored to meet your requirements via our own enterprise hosting platform.
• A resilient, fully managed hosting service – monitored and managed 24 hours a day.
• Enhanced Security and redundancy – Hosted across 2 Tier 3 ISO certified UK data centres.
• Highly flexible service with rapid resource upgrade options.
• Limitlessly scalable – Scale up or down to meet the changing needs of your business.
• Always Available – 99.99% SLAs
• Full application management and 24/7 end user support

Knowall IT will assist your company to convert to Cloud Computing effortlessly so your company can concentrate on their core business. They offer leading London Cloud Solutions which is affordable, scalable with built in redundancy; and are here to support your journey to the cloud.

Set the blue print for your company with RUMM leaders in Energy Management Software and services. Is your company doing their part in saving energy by reducing energy consumption and being aware of the impact of energy saving on the environment? Ensure energy reduction in manufacturing is a priority within your company.

You might be wondering what sets RUM apart from their competitors and why you would consider RUMM, I will tell you why its RUMM’s superior energy management software called IBASS 4?

RUMM IBASS 4 enables the user to interrogate the database that hold the ½ hourly consumption profiles for visualisation, analysis, alarming and reporting on all the data stored. It is RUMM’s proprietary energy management software suite and forms the framework upon which RUMM delivers its energy management services.

IBASS is configured as part of the sub-metering installation process to accommodate the sub-metering system profile to complete the aM&T system.

IBASS is a software suite that enables the visualisation of consumption profiles, constructs user defined reports and targets energy consumption using advanced analysis and alarming. It has been developed by Energy Managers for the end-user energy management perspective so that it is intuitive.

It is the primary tool used by RUMM’s energy account managers to offer energy management services for customers. Our customer’s utilise the power and flexibility of it too. It’s a product that has attracted interest from the “big 6” utility suppliers.

RUMM IBASS 5 – Launched into the market in July 2014, IBASS 5 is the smart phone and tablet enabled version of the IBASS product it has many additional features including a new look and feel, with dashboards and KPI reporting which continues to keep our offering ahead of the marketplace.

An example of the new version IBASS 5 screens is given below:

RUMM IBASS 5 will have cutting edge dashboards and KPI reports with data available for mobile devices. It is being built using the latest .NET technologies. The .NET Framework 4.5 and ASP.NET MVC 5. This helps provide a sophisticated, scalable application that is based upon known standards and offers compatibility across a range of devices from desktop web clients to roaming IPADs.

It is a pure SaaS model and provides multi-threaded simultaneous concurrent web browsing from anywhere in world.

Mobile Enabled IBASS 5 Screenshots

Screenshot Example – Menu Options in Tablet Format

Screenshot Example – Dashboard/KPI Reports to Mobile Devices