London certainly isn’t lacking in the ‘cafés in quirky places‘ department, is it? You can grab a cuppa in some pretty odd locations, if you think about it. A refurbished phonebox? Sure. An abandoned pu...
October 31 is the one time of the year that ghostly and sinister spirits unleash themselves on the world for – what we assume to be – one crazy night of spooking and stalking. But at these hotels, it’s...
In a city as old as London, there’s more than enough stories of blood-curdling crime, murder most horrid and spooky spectres. From shadowy graveyards to ancient boozers, our beloved capital has more than enough spots th...
Calling all actors, poets, linguists, playwrights, and lovers of the Bard – your chance has come to go back in time and live as Shakespeare would have. For a short while, at least. Visitors to the Globe Theatre are bein...
A derelict house in Spitalfields has opened its creaking doors to give visitors a rare opportunity to step inside and have a nosey around, as the dilapidated building is currently host to an exciting…...
October is Black History Month; the annual celebration and acknowledgement of the invaluable contributions of Black people and culture. Although, of course, Black history should be recognised and championed all year rou...
A tranquil escape amidst Covent Garden’s hustle and bustle is sadly closing soon. Genesis, the unique light show that combines spirituality with technology, will close its doors in London for the final time on October 2...
In an age where most umbrellas (and I) have a full-blown temper-tantrum at the first sign of rain; James Smith & Sons‘ commitment to creating quality, handmade umbrellas is pretty special. This charming little...
If you know anything about Whitechapel, it probably has something to do with Jack the Ripper, the world’s most infamous serial killer. And, let’s face it, poor Whitechapel as it’s not the nicest thing to be known for. B...
October is Black History Month and, while Black history should be championed for more than just one month, this time of year really gives us the chance to acknowledge, celebrate and learn about the impact Black people a...