Dec Bowring, Author at Secret London

Dec's a part-time Brummie from the West Midlands, and makes sure people know it. At Secret London, he covers LGBT nightlife, music, culture, and events. Away from Secret London, he's usually found in Soho until late.

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It might have been a week in Blighty, but it finally looks like we're getting more sizzling summertime vibes before that pesky chill creeps in. To egg on the sunshine and sunny vibes, ETM Collection has linked up with...

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This Independent Cinema Is The UK’s Oldest And Has Formed A Fond Community In The Heart Of London

Way back in 1896, the Lumière brothers showed off their "Cinématographe" machine for the first time, to a paying audience no less – and sparked a revolution in entertainment. Regent Street was a bustling thoroughfare to...

Culture

Here Are 8 London Museums With Late Night Opening Hours — Offering You The Chance To See Exhibits After Dark

London's museums are world-class, with many of them gloriously to enter and enjoy. Whether you're a with your sights on dinosaurs, or an aficionado on the prowl for a sophisticated , there's truly something for everyo...

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A Guide To Everywhere The Eurostar Can Take You Directly From London – All Aboard For Pastries, Museums, And Rooftop Cocktails

I'd always wanted to make it across to our friends on the European continent, so just over half a decade ago, I did — for the first time. I took the Eurostar to in France to stay with a pal for a few days. I enjoyed f...

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London’s LGBT+ Day Festival – “As One In The Park” Returns This Weekend, Featuring Bimini, Fat Tony, And More

Right, you lot. You've had enough time to recover from last year's fun and games. Get your Shein sequin crop top back out and get a night of rest in your own house for a change, 'coz it's time to get down to As One In T...

More Parts Of The London Underground Now Have 4G And 5G Mobile Coverage — With Sections Of The Northern And Victoria Lines Being Activated

Since 2022, when the London Underground began its gradual roll-out of 4G and 5G mobile phone coverage on the Tube, we've been treated to occasional, sporadic updates when stations and sections of tunnels have gone live....

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David Bowie’s Starman-tastic Archive Is Coming To East London Later This Summer – And You Can See His Personal Memorabilia Up Close For FREE

East London’s about to become a bit more glam-rock. The long-awaited V&A (which opened its doors in May just gone) will soon see Life on Mars from September 13, when David Bowie’s personal archive opens up inside a...

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London’s First Fully Underground Hotel Is Hidden Beneath One Of The City’s Busiest Areas – And, Naturally, All The Bedrooms Are Windowless

Our capital, as much as we love it, can be pricey when it comes to getting a bed for the night – that's no secret. But having somewhere clean, safe, and central doesn't have to bankrupt you. If anything, are getting mo...

Culture

London Has The Oldest Bookshop In The Country – With Royalty As Customers

London has many architectural delights in the form of , , and, . Heck, we've even got a gorgeous full of bookshops. We've even got one on a . Well, back in 1797, while the first marmalade recipe was invented, and toile...

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The London Underground Is 5°C Hotter Than The Street And Is Basically A Sauna – According To New Tube Temperature Data

In life, there are very few undeniably universal truths: are best in summertime, are essential for outdoor larks, and the Central Line in summer is hotter than the surface of the sun*. And now, the data pretty much bac...