Annabel Usher, Author at Secret London

After recently graduating from a degree in History (something she wishes her student loan would become), Annabel resents people who complain about their commutes between zone 1 & 2, as hers goes beyond the Oyster zone. It's worth it, however, to be able to write in a city where bars stay open past 8pm.

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This Festive Map Shows You Every Christmas Stop In London!

London at Christmas time is perhaps the loveliest and most twinkly place on Earth. (We may be exaggerating slightly but come on – it’s pretty amazing!) Navigating the loveliness of…

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An Idiot’s Guide To Basic London Etiquette

There are certain acceptable norms and behaviours that true Londoners just know. To avoid making tragically awkward social faux pas, study this 100% scientifically certified guide* to basic London etiquette. *Results…

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7 Stunning and Sparkly Festive Walkways In London

We’re all familiar with how lovely London is this time of year. We are also familiar with the stress of shopping in lovely London this time of year. Luckily for…

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19 Hideous Things That Are Going To Happen At Your Office Christmas Party

The office Christmas party is always a weird one. Awkward encounters, mistletoe mishaps and accidentally telling Barbara from accounts that you think her jumpers are horrendous. Yep, it’s almost guaranteed…

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14 Signs You Need To Get The Hell Out Of London

We at Secret London love London, obviously. We also love to hate London. We also know exactly how to tell when you need to take a break from this glorious…

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12 Passive Aggressive Phrases That Make All Londoners Shudder

The British aren’t exactly known to be a confrontation lot. In fact, our ability to repress our true feelings whilst hiding our social anxiety and pretending everything in tip-top-hunky-dory makes…

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Holy Crackers! 7 Wonderful Christmas Carol Concerts In London

Christmas is the only time we Londoners actually want to listen to a group of people loudly singing outside Tottenham Court Road station… (perhaps because the typical crowd of rowdy singers…

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Londoners Are Hating On Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree!

On the 1st December Trafalgar Square erected its iconic Christmas Tree. (Stop giggling at the word erected). When the lights were turned on and Trafalgar Square was penetrated by the…

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17 Phrases You’ll Read On Spareroom VS What They Actually Mean

The London Flatshare: As much an integral part of moving to London in your 20s as Friday Nights in Strawberry Moons and McDonalds for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It can…

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14 Moments Of Total Euphoria That All Londoners Live For

Londoners may act like they’ve seen it all – roast potato pop-ups, eccentric outfit choices on Camden Hight Street and doggy cafes don’t seem to ruffle the feathers on our…