Summer in London is such a glorious time. When the streets are lined with blossoming trees and all the flowers in parks and gardens are showing off their summer colours. No where celebrates this season more than the Chelsea Flower Show. Over the last few years, Chelsea has celebrated the show with their own tribute,…
Leadenhall Market on Gracechurch Street in the City is an architectural gem has been a market since the 14thCentury. It is built on a site that was the centre of Roman London. The current ornate wrought iron structure is the work of a Victorian Architect who also designed Smithfield and Billingsgate Market. It is a…
“Portrait of Basquiat being welcomed by the Metropolitan police – an (unofficial) collaboration”. The newest piece from Banksy appeared in the tunnel near the Barbican Centre. It’s been confirmed as genuine by posts on his account. He says “Major new Basquiat show opens at the Barbican – a place that is normally very keen to clean any…
The Diana Exhibition at Kensington Palace is quite a moving and sad look back at beautiful Princess Diana. In it, you will see a collection of her most memorable outfits and the occasions where she wore them. It is like walking through a curated version of Diana’s wardrobe. Accompanying each outfit are descriptions of the concept…
Carnaby Street was a real hotspot in the 60’s when it was a centre for fashion and music of the Swinging 60s. Today, it is a pedestrianised shopping area with lots of quirky boutiques and a lot of restaurants and bars. Veer away from the main stretch and explore the side streets where you will…