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People come into London to go shopping for a variety of reasons.  They love the big name stores like Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Hamley’s and they love the diversity of some of the more unusual and ethnic food shops, where you can pick up just about every foodstuff imaginable.  But there are some stores here that you simply won’t find anywhere else.  These are the unique specialist shops that simple don’t exist anywhere else outside of London; they offer a taste of the old in very modern surroundings and in…

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As a city, London has a fine reputation for offering audiences some of the best and oldest theatres in the world with performances that are second to none.  Yet it also has a reputation for having more pubs per square mile than many others cities too, so it seems only natural that at some point there should be a crossover, when the two come together to create something new.  Pub theatres can be found all over London, they could be hosting anything from an open mike stand up comedy night…

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There is always something happening in London that draws celebrities into the city from far and wide.  Film premieres, award ceremonies and on location filming mean that at any time you could bump into one of your television favourites or a big screen legend.  However the chances of you just bumping into them on the street is very low, so instead, try booking a table at some of the celebrity frequented restaurants that regularly draw in those big name diners. The Ivy The Ivy has been counting the rich and…

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When you travel into London you are aware that the city has a rich and diverse history, but with so many new buildings lining the streets and the hectic pace of life in the city centre, you can be forgiven for forgetting about it every now and again. Of course there is a lot of history on display in the many museums that the city boasts but this is almost all shielded by glass where you can’t touch it or interact with it, and just where is the excitement in…

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If you are new to finding your way around a city, the thought of navigating the public transport can be daunting to say the least. Thankfully visitors to London will find that it is not as scary as they thought as all they need to do is purchase an Oyster Travel card. With an oyster card in your pocket you can travel around the city with ease as you will gain access to all forms of public transport that the city has to offer. With the card you can travel…

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The purpose of the London restaurant festival is to bring all of the establishments that are involved into the public domain, raising their profiles and showing the world just what a wide and varied range of restaurants and eateries are available in the city. The festival is also a homage to the people that feed us, that fill us full of incredible food day in and day out right across the city. There are two main elements to the festival, one being the events and the other the festival menus,…

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Clapham Common is one of the largest spaces of open parkland in London and is located between Balham and Battersea. This area of land has been classed as common land, which is land belonging to the people of the neighbouring parishes, since 1086 and is even listed in the Doomsday Book. This is not just barren grass land though; the Common contains three separate ponds, each of which were at one time gravel pits. Two of the ponds, Mount Pond and Eagle Pond are popular with anglers whilst the largest…

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There is no denying that Soho has something of a reputation; it is known for its vibrant nightlife, incredible theatre performances and of course the gay scene. What many people fail to realise is that this area of London has something for absolutely everyone. As one of London’s more recognisable villages Soho is on the itinerary of just about every tourist that steps foot in the city and is also regularly filled with locals looking to enjoy the vibrancy and diversity of the experiences to be found here. Although it…

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As a visitor to London, what you may not realise is that the city is made up of what are referred to as London’s villages, different areas of the city that all have their own separate and distinctive identities, one such area being Camden Town. Here you will find a very eclectic mix of unique stores and experiences that have given the area the reputation of being a very energised and vibrant place to visit. The markets are known for harbouring treasures and by the canal you can see some…

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Riding on the back of the success of television shows like ‘The Great British Bake Off’ comes the Cake and Bake Show, filled with delights and delicacies to please even the sweetest sweet tooth. Not only can you indulge this sweet tooth of yours you can also pick up some useful new skills during the baking extravaganza at Earls Court on September 23nd and 23rd. This is no ordinary Earls Court Show, the Cake and Bake Show is the first event of its kind and will inspire and delight even…

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