Tag Archives: London

Guest Editor: Chris Osburn – How to turn your creative talents into a career (Virgin Media Pioneers)

Dealing with laggardly paying clients, being my own worst PA and wondering where and when the next juicy gig will reveal itself is a big part of the being-my-own-boss fun. Still, it is just that: incredibly fun. Guest Editor: Chris … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 (Londonist)

Foodie things to eat and do in London … London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 Londonist, 19 April 2012 Photo/pollyblue

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London Daily Photo: Work

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AW12: Cosy Colour

I breezed through the Canoe Inc AW12 press days launch of new collections and clients this afternoon and was generally impressed with what I saw. Canoe is a “full service communications agency” based in London. A list of some of … Continue reading

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Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London (Londonist)

… the hotel is giving one Londonist reader a chance to win an overnight stay for two with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/fourteenten

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Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill (Londonist)

The event marks the launch of the book [Antonio Carluccio] co-wrote with fellow chef Gennaro Contaldo, Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy, and its accompanying four-part BBC series. Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill  Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/Tony Briggs

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London Daily Photo: Fifth Floor

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Visiting London’s Royal Parks (OneTravel)

With a total size of 5000 acres (2023 hectares), these are some of London’s most accessible and biggest green spaces. Visiting London’s Royal Parks OneTravel, 17 April 2012

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Exclusive Offer: Free Q&A with The King’s Speech Stars and Lionel Logue’s Grandson

On Wednesday 25th April, Mark Logue, the grandson of Lionel Logue (the real life speech therapist who helped King George IV to cope with his stammer), will be attending a Q&A session after the performance of The King’s Speech play along … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge (Londonist)

… proper upscale British dining minus the stodge and without any hype. What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Londonist, 17 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Tottenham Court Road Station

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London Daily Photo: Graham Greene’s Collection

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London Daily Photo: Enthusiasm is …

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London Daily Photo: Showing Her Age

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London Daily Photo: Golden Pig

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Street Market Focus: Old Spitalfields Market (OneTravel)

… perhaps one of the best representations of what makes London such a contradictory mess of a wonder: a fusion of traditional history and cutting edge style, of indie spirit and big brand boldness, of local flavour and global trends. … Continue reading

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The Heathrow In and Out (CheapOair)

With this summer promising (or should I say threatening?) to be the busiest in the history London Heathrow Airport, I thought it might be useful to share a few tips on how best to get in and out of the … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 (Londonist)

Food you can eat with just your hands – and quirky ways to market it. London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 Londonist, 12 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: SW1

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Free Pint of Beer And A Record Breaking Toast @ The Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)

In addition to the freebie drink and the mega-toast, there’ll be Morris dancing from noon, an all-day pop-up bar outside the pub and red and white decorations in and around the market as well. Free Pint of Beer And A … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Saint Anthony

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London’s Most Entertaining Loos (OneTravel)

When ya gotta go ya gotta go. And when you do, it’s nice to know someone took the time and made the effort to have your experience be a little more entertaining than usual. Here’s a list of some of London’s most … Continue reading

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Street Market Focus: Netil Market (CheapOair)

… this newcomer to London’s burgeoning street market scene offers a bit of East London edge without having to deal with the hassle, crowds or attitude at other markets. Street Market Focus: Netil Market CheapOair, 10 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street (Londonist)

This well established fine dine of a restaurant does up simple and savoury Iberian dishes in a handsome and low key setting. What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street Londonist, 10 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Candy Cane to Heaven

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Mike Ballard @ Arch 402 Gallery London (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

Students of mfa degree recommend that you check out Mike Ballard’s work…. like frozen explosions or odd cultural blooms, the works (especially the collages) distort scale and mess with depth to “destabilise our sense of place.” Mike Ballard @ Arch 402 … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Dude

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Curiocity, Issue B: London, the Zoo

Perhaps a case of form over function, but the form is nevertheless a lot of fun and at the very least innocuous – Curiocity is a new map/magazine “for London” offering “unexpected ideas for journeys and encounters around the capital.” … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Westminster

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Happy Ending/New Beginning for Winston (Thanks Celia Hammond!)

Kemey and I brought a cat into our home about two months ago. His name is Winston. He’s a Norwegian Forest Cat and the coolest little fluffy companion ever. We were introduced to him at Celia Hammond Animal Trust (the Canning Town … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Lea River Parade

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Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant (OneTravel)

Kings and queens may come and go. Nine monarchs actually have reigned since Rules opened its doors. But this institution remains a constant. Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant OneTravel, 6 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Drip

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London’s Biggest and Best Department Stores (CheapOair)

Some of the biggest, glitziest and most celebrated department stores in the world call London home. London’s Biggest and Best Department Stores CheapOair, 5 April 2012

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