Category: London
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No. 1 Duke Street- Richmond
The pleasure of somewhere nice to eat is a big deal. The pleasure of finding somewhere nice to eat, close to where you live or work is an even bigger deal. Its one of the reasons why I thoroughly enjoyed dining at No.1 Duke Street. A little neighbourhood spot in Richmond. Its almost like going…
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On Location- Asylum, Peckham
Last year we did a shoot at a very beautiful location; the Asylum in Peckham, or Caroline Gardens Chapel in Southeast London. Nestled among a pretty row of almshouses, the grade II listed building is the largest complex of alms houses in London and was formerly a Licensed Victuallers Benevolent Institution Asylum aka; the home…
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WOMEN, New Portraits- Annie Leibovitz
When its all said and done, Annie Leibovitz will go down in history as one of the greatest visionary of our time. Without question, she would deserve this honour because for years to come we will marvel at her body of work. Her photographs capture the soul, the essence of a person, her subject whether animate…
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Afternoon Tea @ Fortnum & Mason
Of all the English traditions, afternoon tea is one of my favourites; I don’t drink tea, don’t like tea, don’t think I ever will, but there is something resplendent about afternoon tea that I find refreshing. Its the coming together, friends, family, chatting over a brew, perfectly cut, crust free rectangle sandwiches, scones, oh the…
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Brunch with a view- Duck & Waffle
Some days brunch will be a warm brioche and coffee in bed, other days pancakes on a rainy sunday morning making a mess in the kitchen. On rare days, when the sun is shining, the peak of summer and you have pretty dresses still unworn, brunch should be in the up in the air with…
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Short stops London- Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, a lady of mystique, the woman we all think we knew, but never really quite. The National Portrait Gallery has an exhibition of photos of Ms Hepburn from personal archives and family collections of her sons. The 35 strong collections gives us classic Audrey, snippets of her childhood, and a background to different stages…
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Longleat Safari & Adventure Park
What are you doing this summer? Chances are there are lots to do on your list and little time. Its always the way isn’t it? A few weeks back myself and three really good friends took a road trip to the Safari…in Warminster, Wiltshire. I didn’t even know there was a safari in the UK…
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Eat- Hinds Head, Bray Berkshire
There are some places you often hear of but never really think you’ll go there because, its too far out and out of your way, but you never can get it out of your head. Every time you read about it, it sounds like a dream. That was my impression of Heston Blumenthal’s Hinds Head,…
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London- VQ; Cocktails At Dawn
A mad dash around London would tire anyone, on a good day, especially during the holidays. There is never enough time, you are always running late and running on empty. I was having one of those days when I went up to London recently to meet with a friend. We weren’t quite knuckled down for…