London’s great old street markets inspire WCLDN

Posted on by Abha Thakor

The 2019 WordCamp theme celebrates the wonderful old outdoor market places of London, just one of the many attractions for which the city is famous.

The Organising Team wanted to mark the city’s great tradition of markets and bring its bustling, colourful street scenes to WordCampers across the globe.

London’s Design Lead Andi Wilkinson is a committed WordCamper coming from a role supporting the Manchester’s 2018 WordCamp. She transformed the Team’s love of street markets into a fun, whimsical artistic vision.

She created a street scene illustration, that showed elements of the various market places, with a focal point on the iconic Camden Locks.

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London travel

Posted on by Abha Thakor

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Booked your ticket for WordCamp London 2019? This post can help you plan your travel across the city.

We have brought together information to help you make the most of your trip. We will be featuring London’s fascinating and beautiful tourist locations on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram in the run up to WCLDN in April. Share your images of the city with us on our social channels.

Thanks to our international visitors who have given feedback on the kind of travel advice they would find useful. This post includes details of underground and buses, route maps, and links to the UK Government’s online visa checker. There are links to accessible transport information in London and the assistance available at the airports, stations and on buses. 

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Will you sponsor WordCamp London?

Posted on by Alex Denning

WordCamp London is one of the biggest WordPress events in Europe, and you can sponsor. We’ve currently sold out one of our packages, the Portobello Road tier, but have space for you on the remaining tiers.

WordCamp London will take place 5 – 7 April 2019, at the London Metropolitan University. We’re expecting in the region of 600 attendees from London, the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world!

Sponsoring WordCamp London is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • reach the WordPress community, including users, freelancers, product businesses and agencies
  • recruit talent from a highly targeted group
  • meet potential clients, customers and partners
  • support the London WordPress community
  • demonstrate corporate social responsibility

We have five sponsorship packages, with one now sold out. The top packages offer ample display and exhibition space for your booth, and our the best opportunities to reach the WordPress community. You will find full details in our Call for Sponsors here.

WordCamp London is made possible by sponsors. We would love to have you on board: you can view the sponsorship pack here, or if you’re ready to go ahead view the sponsorship request form.

If you have any queries, do contact us. Many thanks!

Accommodation

Posted on by Abha Thakor

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London has a large amount of places to stay to suit every budget. A number of providers offer accessible accommodation. We hope this list of options will help you arrange your stay for WCLDN 2019.

Our suggestions include places which are within walking distance or an underground (tube) journey from the event venue at London Metropolitan University (postcode N7 8DB).

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