Travel with a local and get an insider’s view of the city
London 1887. Queen Victoria’s on the throne. Buffalo Bill has brought his Wild West Show to town and the first single malt scotch whiskey is distilled. On Old Compton street in Soho Mr Hassan is opening his Algerian Coffee Stores. … Continued
If you’re after a bit of history why not pop into the British Museum in Bloomsbury? You’ll find enough culture and artefacts from centuries past to keep you busy for as long as you want. Yes, it’s on the tourist … Continued
No place stands alone by what you see. There’s a myriad of senses that delight. And the sounds of a city are just one part of the sensual jigsaw. When you’re blind to the outside and just waking from sleep, … Continued
In the theatre district of Westminster, a stone’s throw from the Savoy Hotel on the Strand, is Covent Garden. It’s a gem of an area and a chameleon that changes with the times. Look to its more distant history and … Continued
The beauty of a city as diverse as London is that you never know what to expect. But a brass band just as I’m having my morning coffee is rather unusual. And as the music swirled up through the air, … Continued
Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Catch it early at weekends and you’ll see dogs taking their owners for their daily constitutional, playing tag with their friends and generally enjoying their daily routine of freedom. Locals will be on the tennis court, all … Continued
You’ve read the guide books on London attractions and noted those must see sights. Now it’s time to turn your gaze onto the ultimate London; the capital known by Londoners.
Oozing, melting hand-produced cheeses To leave London without tasting some of the country’s finest cheeses would be a sin. Best restaurants stock Neal’s Yard Dairy cheeses. But why not get ahead of the game and pop into their Covent Garden … Continued
Stepping out to the London beat The best the city has to offer can really only been seen under your own steam. Not that I want to malign the number 11 bus, which will take you all the way from … Continued
A walk through London’s parks at spring time is a sensual treat. Yesterday, when the sun was high, I took a turn in Lincoln Inns Field. The good weather had brought out the dog walkers, baby walkers and sometime park … Continued