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= About the Space =
* We’re on the forth floor of the building; walk into the building, buzz 441 sing on the intercom and we will be able to let you up (the main gate is open Mon-Fri from 08:00- 18:00)
* The space is open between 09:00 - 17:30 for those who are registered Mozillians ( [http://mozillians.org] )
* Free WiFi (login to Mozilla Guest - password is on wall in Community Space)
* Conference rooms available for uses related to Open Source and Mozilla
* Signing in is required when you enter the our space on the 4th floor
* There are a few guidelines to follow so keep a look out for them
* A full list of our internally bookable conference rooms is available [https://mana.mozilla.org/wiki/display/SD/LON2+Conference+Rooms here]
* Employees: The doors leading up to our suite and lifts work on a different security system to the Mozilla badges, We have some temporary access fobs available for the building, ask [https://phonebook.mozilla.org/#search/mandy%20chan Mandy Chan] for one
= Wi-Fi =
See also the [[People:MozSpaces_Guidelines|full guidelines]] to using our Space.
Our London Space comfortably seats 30, 35 or 40 standing. With tables we can realistically only seat 20-25.
= Finding Us =
If you're travelling with a Mozilla group, e.g. for work weeks, you will more than likely be staying in St. Martins Lane Hotel. We’re the glass fronted building directly opposite that hotel.
If you’re travelling by Tube (London Underground) the closest station to the space is Leicester Square London Bridge station (0.1 5 miles, 2 11 mins) which is on the Piccadilly lineJubilee Line and the Northern Line.
== From Leicester Square London Bridge underground station ==
# Leave the underground station by , exit 1 (Signs to Charing Cross/St Martins Lane)Southwark Street# First Turn left (Sharp; down alley)onto Southwark Street# Right (@dead end),# Left (@ J Sheekey)Continue onto Southwark Street# Right (Turn right onto St Martins Lane)Great Guildford Street# Building 101 Metal Box Factory building is soon after Starbucks, but before The Duke of York's theatrenext to the restaurant "Hixter" on the right hand side.
[httphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tzwjHbV7vk Video of the route],[https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Charing/dir/London+CrossBridge,+Rd%2FA400&daddr=101+StLondon/Metal+Martin%27sBox+LnFactory,+CityGreat+ofGuildford+WestminsterStreet,+London&hl=en&ll=/@51.5107375050135,-0.126949&spn=0.0014920959399,0.004128&sll16z/data=51.510863,!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x487603509c580b6f:0x335af388238f54bc!2m2!1d-0.126992&sspn=0.001492,0.004128&geocode=FdL_EQMdSAr-_w%3BFfT7EQMdtw_-_ymbRYh3zgR2SDG-ZC7Y806-HQ&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=19&t=m&z=19 route on Google Maps] == From Charing Cross underground station == # When exiting Charing Cross, cross over the traffic lights and on towards Trafalgar Square# Before crossing the road directly in front of Trafalgar Square take a Right and head towards St0860537!2d51. Martins Lane# You'll find us after the Duke of York Theatre; if you see Starbucks you’ve gone too far[https5045728!1m5!1m1!1s0x487604a880fdf15d://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Trafalgar+Square%2FA4&daddr=101+St+Martin%27s+Ln,+City+of+Westminster,+London&hl=en&ll=51.50899,0xd32c48c5f13e9072!2m2!1d-0.131257&spn=0097066!2d51.005769,0.006062&sll=51.50801,-0.126643&sspn=0.001496,0.001515&geocode=FYrxEQMdJg_-_w%3BFfT7EQMdtw_-_ymbRYh3zgR2SDG-ZC7Y806-HQ&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=19&t=m&z=17 Route 504629!3e2 route on Google Maps]
= Travelling to London =
# Take the London Underground (“the tube”) from the Heathrow terminals towards the city centre (Heathrow is at the end of the line). Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 1, 2 and 3; and one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 station is in the central area between the terminals, which are a few minutes walk away via underground walkways. Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 stations are in the basements of the terminal buildings. [http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground More details].
# Change at Green Park station and get on the Jubilee Line# Get off at '''Leicester Square''', but please note that this London Bridge station is not wheelchair accessible# Follow the Leicester Square tube walking instructions found under [[#Finding Us|Finding Us]]
Travelling to London on the Piccadilly Line takes , then Jubilee Line take around 50 minutes1 hour. It has no connections1 connection, costs £5.30 £6 cash, or £2£5.90 10 with an Oyster card each way. Beware that staff will be encouraging people to buy Heathrow Express tickets, but these are not what you want for the Underground and will take you to Paddington on station, which means 2 connections and the other side of townsimilar journey time. Buying a top-up Oyster card is highly recommended as these reduce fares by up to 50% and can be refunded (including deposit) at the end of the trip.
== From Heathrow by car ==
# Head to the railway station outside the South Terminal (is only a few minutes away from the North Terminal by a free shuttle)
# Take the train to London Bridge, they come regularly (avoid Gatwick express)
= Travelling around in London =
===Inexpensive Hotels===
* [httphttps://www.premierinntravelodge.co.comuk/hotels/en342/exploreSearch.action Premier InnLondon-Central-Southwark-hotel Travelodge]: There are 6 of these within roughly 1 0.3 mile from the space and Leicester Square they cost our office- Metal Box Factory. Rooms Cost between £125 £75 - £175 £120 Per Night (depending on how far in advance when you book)* [httphttps://www.travelodgeihg.co.ukcom/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/london/search_and_booklonsw/index.phphoteldetail?actionqRef=searchrr&check_fromqRpn=1&locationCodeqChld=0&quickformqSrt=YsBR&locationqSHp=wc2n+4az1&checkInDateqSmP=29%2F08%2F20123&checkOutDateqGRM=30%2F08%2F20120&no_of_roomsqSlH=1lonsw&adults_1qRms=1&children_1=0&adults_2srb_u=1&children_2=0&adults_3qAdlt=1&children_3qPSt=0&x=74&y=17 Travelodge]: There are 5 of these within 1 mile of Leicester Square. Rooms Cost between £49 - £89 Per Night (depending on when you book)* [http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/reservation/searchresult?destination=Wc2n+4az&checkInDate=29&checkInMonthYear=072012&checkOutDate=30&checkOutMonthYear=072012&ratePreferenceqRtP=6CBARC&numberOfAdultsqCiMy=1072016&numberOfChildrenqHtlC=0lonsw&numberOfRoomsqCoD=112&sortByqCiD=BRAND_SORT11&radiusqCoMy=50072016&inMilesqRmP=falseT.C.O.X.K&smokingPrefqRRSrt=3rt&roomPrefqRpp=3_312&brandsqBrs=HI%2CSL%2CSS%2CEX%2CRS%2CSS%2CCV%2CIC%2CCP%2CAN%2CIN%2CSB%2CCW%2C6Chi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.6c.vn.ul.ki&isFormSubmissionqWch=true 0 Holiday Inn]: There are 4 of these within 1 Mile of Leicester Square0.3 miles from our office- Metal Box Factory. Rooms cost between £100 - £140 Per Night depending on when you book)
= Car Hire =
= Smoking Policy =
Pursuant to both the Health Act 2006 (c 28), and the tenant agreement of 101 St. Martin's LaneMetal Box Factory, smoking is '''not permitted''' anywhere on the building premises — this includes the common areas as well as '''balconies''' and other attached outdoor spaces. If you want to smoke head on out to St Martins Lane and over to near the Duke of York. This is where our no-smoking area endsGreat Guildford street.
= Dog Policy =
Dogs are allowed on the Mozilla floors but not in the rest of the building. Therefore bringing in your dog will require you to carry the dog through reception area and up through the fire escapes. You need to make sure someone is at the office end to let you in.
= Employees =
https://intranet.mozilla.org/London_Office
= Our meeting room names — a history of British television comedy Cockney Rhyming Slang = == Dad's Army ==A sitcom set in World War II, a bumbling and mostly incompetent division of the Home Guard usually ends up blowing up an innocent farmer's tractor while trying to defend Britain from the Nazis. * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V3SqxUomwk* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GQri9RDJI
== Fawlty Towers Apples & Pears ==A tired and frustrated Hotel owner/manager, played by John Cleese, treats all of his clients with thinly veiled contempt.
== Red Dwarf Dog & Bone ==Three million years after a disaster that wipes out the crew of Jupiter Mining Corporation's Red Dwarf, the ship's computer releases Dave Lister from stasis. He is the last human being. For company he has a hologram of his dead bunkmate, a fashion obsessed lifeform that has evolved from his cat, the ship's deranged computer, and a self-deprecating service mechanoid.
== Yes Minister Lady Godiva ==This sitcom is based around the battles betwee a Government minister and his Civil Service staff member who seemingly tries to scupper every attempt to pass legislation.
= Food and Drink = Supersonic ==
== Coffee and Cafes ==
* '''[http://monmouthcoffee.co.uk/ Monmouth Coffee]''' ([http://is.gd/caOQC3 reviews]): Providers of the office coffee beans. They have excellent espresso and pours. Tiny, quite busy, has communal tables in the back. Some seating outside–nice in summer!
== Bars and Pubs ==
=== Close to the space ===
* '''The HarpBorough Market''': Quaint little bar usually overflowing BOROUGH MARKET is rich with local workers having a pint after work. Very convenient to the spacehistory, but it remains as relevant now as it has ever been. (Covent GardenAs London’s oldest food market, 47 Chandos Place) * '''The Bedford & Strand''': Just a couple of blocks from it has been serving the space is this fairly unpretentious wine bar which is often not too busy either. Great selection people of European wine and cheese and meat plates to go with or a meal if you please. (1A Bedford StSouthwark for 1,000 years, 3 minute walk) * '''Ship and Shovel''': This tiny pub spans two side that extraordinary heritage is an important part of an alleyway and I once saw Kristin Scott Thomas thereits appeal. (1-3 Craven Passage8 Southwark St, 5 minute walkLondon SE1 1TL) * '''Experimental Cocktail Club''' (speakeasy): This is a cool l and often busy speakeasy in the heart of China Town. Cocktails are excellent but pricey £10-12. (13A Gerrard St, Chinatown) * '''Waxy O'Connors''' * '''The Breakfast Club''' (speakeasy): Enter the fake SMEG fridge in this All Day Breakfast restaurant to find the speakeasy bar named Mayer of Scardy Cat town. Average Cocktail Price £6-8. (33 D'Arblay St) * '''Purl''' (speakeasy): A 20s speakeasy in the heart of Marylebone. Average Cocktail Price £7-9. (50/54 Blandford St) * '''Royal George Pub''': A pub near Tottenham Court Road tube station. Make sure you go there on a Wednesday. All the local Ukulele players show up for some impromptu song playing. (133 Charing Cross Rd) === Further from the space but of interest === * '''Princess Louise''': This pub’s interior has been restored to its Victorian era state and is possibly one of the prettiest pubs you’ll visit in London. (208 High Holborn, 15 minute walk) * '''Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese''': This maze of underground rooms serving as a pub was rebuilt after the great fire of 1666 and was believed to have existed since 1538. History: Britain has it. (145 Fleet Street, 25 minute walk) * '''Graphic Bar''': This bar in Soho stocks 180 types of Gin and serves their gin mixes in paint tins…! (4 Golden Sq, 15 minute walk) * '''Fernandez and Wells''': Small wine bar, suitable for groups of two or fewer. (Lexington St, 20 minute walk)
* '''Jub Jub @ Callooh CallayThe Breakfast Club''' (speakeasy): Speakeasy loosely based on Alice Enter the fake SMEG fridge in Wonderlandthis All Day Breakfast restaurant to find the speakeasy bar named Mayer of Scardy Cat town. Average cocktail price £8Cocktail Price £6-108. (65 Rivington 11 Southwark St, ShoreditchLondon SE1 1RQ)
== Chain restaurants ==
