London’s streets- the history of them and the stories behind their names
On the corner of Broadwick Street and Carnaby Street you will find a brilliant burst of colour in the form of the Spirit of Soho Mural. Completed in 1991, the mural was originally designed and executed by Diane England and a team of artists from Free Form Arts Trust. True to the spirit of the area, it is […]
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I recently spent a fascinating morning paying a visit to London’s oldest cheese shop, oldest pharmacy and the tailors to the King. They are all within a few minutes walk of each other in St James’s and they have something else in common: a Royal Warrant. There is something pretty remarkable about St James’s. It
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James Bond, also known as Agent 007, is one of the world’s most recognisable cultural creations, spawning a blockbuster film franchise and immortal catchphrases such as ‘Bond, James Bond’ and ‘shaken, not stirred’. Did you know though that many of the stories’ roots can be traced to one corner of London: St James’s? Below is
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Spitalfields, I think, is one of London’s best areas for an aimless wander. It is steeped in history, each building stuffed with, often, centuries worth of stories. I spot new details on the facades of the old 18th century townhouses every time I walk the atmospheric backstreets: door knockers, drain pipes, doorcases. A recent open
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Skimming over the East End of London on Google maps (or your maps provider of choice), you will notice the generally pretty jumbled, but organic, street pattern. Winding roads, little lanes, diagonals and dog-legs. This is an area that has been developed piecemeal over the centuries, with no overarching organisation. That is until you come
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