Those familiar with the term Duppy Conqueror will know that it is a title of one of Bob Marley’s songs but may be unaware that ‘Duppy’ is Jamaican for an evil ghost or demon. Artist Faisal Abdul’ Allah uses it as a metaphor for the past spectres within and without the black body. Curator Mark […]
It’s ‘cool’ in summer but would you brave the Ice Bar in winter? It’s so cold in there that you are given a thermal cape to wear. Also cocktails with ice in the average bar cannot compare to a bar where the actual glass is made of ice and you are given gloves to stop […]
In the here today gone tomorrow world of Brexit Britain where an increasing number of shops are closing because of economic uncertainty, it’s warming to stumble across London shops that have survived for centuries and continue to thrive. Here are five of the oldest. 1567 The Old Curiosity Shop, 13-14 Portsmouth St, Holborn. Even beyond […]
WITH A FLOCK of pink flamingo’s prancing about in its beautiful Iberian-themed gardens and running streams, this Grade II listed nightspot and restaurant had set the tone for luxury and celebrity cool since the 1930s but owners Virgin say it will now permanently close. Virgin Limited Action took over the lease in 1981 and made […]
The Studio series of What’s Hot London? visits artists in their working environments to catch a glimpse of their creative processes and atelier inspirations. An artist in action with paintings in different stages of working progress offers a new perspective on the art which we usually only catch hung and dry in a gallery space. […]
The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC to 395 AD during which it took over great swathes of Europe including Britain. The Celtic tribes that ruled were defeated in 43 AD and Londinium (London) emerged as a vital trading centre and base for troops. The most important British city before the Roman conquest was Colchester […]
The first few lines of a memorable single by 60s American rock group The Doors is a poignant reminder of the delicate ecological balance that exists on this planet. 2017 was full of doom and gloom, in this regards, with endangered species and climate change issues. As we move into the first few days of […]
Fitness tips for a healthier New Year. Razor sharp & ready for 2018. Still suffering a New Year’s Eve hangover? We wish you a Happy New Year but you’ll find no respite here because the January print edition will put you through an uncompromising health and fitness overhaul, giving you tips from those in the […]
The Nordic nations of Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland are known for celebrating the festive season with that unique Scandinavian flavour, so a December visit to their London eateries will be that bit special. There’s the Scandinavian Kitchen in Great Titchfield Street, W1, Curious Yellow Kafe, Old Street and Nordic Bakeries in Covent Garden, Soho, […]
THE COOK FOR SYRIA campaign has now become a global movement to raise funds to alleviate the greatest humanitarian crisis of modern times. The Syrian war recently reached an important juncture with the withdrawal of Russian troops but the conflict continues. All money raised by these pop-up restaurants will be given to the Unicef Children […]
Hillary Clinton Graffiti/Painting Shoreditch By Street Artist Pegasus
