The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Mayfair, London Mayfair is one of London’s most exclusive and luxurious neighborhoods. Located in the heart of the West End. It is known for its u… Read More

The rooftops of Manchester, ValetteWhen her mother brought Carmen to Manchester in September she packed a suitcase containing everything she might need. However, in contrast to the… Read More

Two individuals, Louis Parkinson (26) and Tyrone Dean (24), have been sentenced to prison after committing a series of stabbing targeting innocent bystanders in the City of London during a m… Read More

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By now, most people have heard about the Con Queen of Hollywood, the infamous imposter who stole the identities of dozens of well-known, mostly female producers in order to lure unwittin… Read More

Queen Charlotte lives in another universe. A never-ending whirl of razor-precision etiquette, high society balls and lavish entertainment. Days and nights are spent well away from the humdru… Read More

Dozens descended on Rich Mix, London on Thursday for the launch of this year’s Windrush Caribbean Film Festival.    The festival, in its 4th year, is set to be t… Read More

London is one of the most captivating cities in the entire world. Ancient laneways are lined with award-winning theatres, high-end stores, and modern architectural wonders like the Shard. Vi… Read More

London, the capital of the UK, is famous for its pubs, lively atmosphere, immaculate architecture, and many iconic attractions. You’re probably reading this because you’re pl… Read More

Laura Dodsworth at Waterstones, Piccadilly, February 2023. Photo: E. ParkIntroduction Until three years ago, Laura Dodsworth was a photojournalist, known for Bare Reality, a project in th… Read More

London is the capital and largest city in England in terms of land and population.  It was initially founded by the Romans who named it Londinium. Since the 19th cen… Read More

We are all about Traditions, especially at Christmas, each year we have our rituals, Mulled Wine, Meeting Friends for drinks critiquing Christmas Films and going to see the Christmas Lig… Read More

The testament of an artist’s mastery is if they can provoke an emotional response through sheer observation — Mr Cliff Edwards’ painting of St Mary’s Church in Harrow… Read More

London is one of the greatest global cities for travelers. From architectural marvels to monuments galore, there is a lot to explore. London sightseeing is a lot about taking in a plethora… Read More

Tickets are available for my Spitalfields tour throughout October & November Click here to book for THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S TOUR OF SPITALFIELDS . Betty If you walked through the Pet… Read More

The economy of England is significantly influenced by tourism. England is home to 17 of the United Kingdom’s 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the tenth most tourist-popular co… Read More

We All Need A Vacation. Here’s How To Make The Most Of It… Read More

The Best 20 Destinations In Europe To Travel In 2022. We don’t say it, and it’s the Best in Europe vote by European Best Destinations, which selects the best destinations in Euro… Read More

As an antidote to the current loneliness of the empty streets, Adam Dant sent me these drawings of celebrated London squares teeming with life. Click to enlarge and explore Soho Square If a… Read More

So what do you see on your first trip to London? It can be daunting planning a London itinerary when there are so many things to see and do! I spent four days in London on my first visit and… Read More

The British television series Downton Abbey was set in the early 20th century which was created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. The magic of the show with its characters is of course the… Read More

Continuing the nocturnal theme, here is Harold Burdekin’s photography of London nights from 1934 East End Riverside As you will have realised by now, I am a night bird. In the morning… Read More