Highlights

Sankofa Chronicles
Posted in: Galleries & Museums, Highlights, Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

Toyosi Saliu Makes a Solid Gold Statement With Breathtaking 24-Carat Art                                                                                                                                                                                                       From the heart of the African continent but firmly rooted in London, rises an exciting new artist whose work bridges African identity and ancestral royalty with modern elegance. Nigerian artist Toyosi Saliu uses real 24-carat gold to craft dazzling portraits that bring a […]

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Features

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Gauguin in London
Posted in: Features, Galleries & Museums, Shows & Exhibitions

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?                                                                                                                                                                                               How Gauguin’s visit to London in 1885 helped clear up an existential crisis 140 years ago, French artist Paul Gauguin set off on a get-away-from-it-all visit to London. This visit marked a watershed moment in his life – he had split from […]

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Reviews

Sankofa Chronicles
Posted in: Galleries & Museums, Highlights, Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

Toyosi Saliu Makes a Solid Gold Statement With Breathtaking 24-Carat Art                                                                                                                                                                                                       From the heart of the African continent but firmly rooted in London, rises an exciting new artist whose work bridges African identity and ancestral royalty with modern elegance. Nigerian artist Toyosi Saliu uses real 24-carat gold to craft dazzling portraits that bring a […]

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Highlights

  • First Traffic Lights London
    August 3rd: The First Traffic Lights in London
    Posted in: Highlights, Places

    The first electric traffic lights to be introduced in Britain were erected in London on this date August 3rd in 1926 whilst August 5th is the centenary of the first such lights anywhere in the world. We take for granted these safety signallers and their red, green and amber  commands but with our capital city now […]

  • Prudential RideLondon 2016
    Scenes from RideLondon 2016
    Posted in: Events & Festivals, Highlights

    And July ended with Prudential RideLondon. The biggest cycling fest in London since its inception in 2013, RideLondon was launched by the Mayor of London in a bid to encourage more Londoners to cycle and with safety. The 3 day cycling fest over the weekend of July 29-31 included a series of races for different […]

  • State of the Art Cinema Exhibition 2016
    State of the Art Cinema
    Posted in: Highlights, Photos, Shows & Exhibitions

    Pop along to the Strand Gallery to catch their State of the Art Cinema 2016 exhibition. Official movie photos from classics like Ben Hur, also behind the scenes photographs from box office hits such as Ghostbusters, not to mention costumes from the Carry-On comedy era! For free admission, you also enjoy film-related activities such as […]

  • Theatreland
    Theatreland
    Posted in: Highlights, Photos, Places

    Ever wondered why London’s West End is known as Theatreland? This ‘theatrical’ photo series by Eddie Saint-Jean tells you exactly why!

  • George Stephenson Railways
    July 25th: The Day George Stephenson Invented The Railways
    Posted in: Highlights, People

    Londoners are blessed to be living in one of the fastest moving communication centres in the world which sometimes makes them take their transport links for granted. The rush hour grumbles on many a cramped carriage this summer have inevitably been about late, delayed or slow-moving trains in the stifling heat. Even the prospect of […]

  • The Northbank Summer Festival
    The Northbank Summer Festival
    Posted in: Events & Festivals, Highlights, Photos

    If the heatwave this week is making you irritable, take a break and stroll along Victoria Embankment Gardens and partake in the Northbank Summer Festival. Organised by City Showcase Markets, the month long festival that ends on July 29 has a series of curated events including Embankment summer market, food stalls, live band and tea […]

  • The Queen of 9 days - Lady Jane Grey
    July 19th: The Nine Days Queen & The Tower of London
    Posted in: Highlights, People, Places

    So what does the average 15 year old girl get up to? It’s the age at which they have their first kiss with 77% saying they remember it as clear as the day it happened. Also according to a Daily Mail survey parents claim they are more concerned with boyfriends and make-up than school work. […]

  • Fabulous Fashionistas at Rooftop Gardens
    Fabulous Fashionistas at Rooftop Gardens
    Posted in: Events & Festivals, Highlights, People, Photos

    Over the weekend, the ‘Fabulous Fashionistas’ held a suitably fab Summer Cocktail Party at Roof Top Gardens, Kensington for its fashion, film and TV networking soiree. This included a model catwalk casting right there in the club. It’s the place to be seen and make industry contacts so keep a look out for their glamorous […]

  • Dum Dum Doughnut Bar, Shoreditch
    A Doughnut Bar
    Posted in: Bars & Clubs, Food & Dining, Highlights, Photos, Places

    Looking for a cool hang out this summer but had your fill of clubs and booze? Got a sweet tooth? Well your first destination should be cool n’ trendy Shoreditch where you will be a little spoilt for choice for ‘hang-out’ credibility. Although Dum Dum Doughnuts at the ever-so-hip Box Park fits the bill. It’s […]

  • British Fashion Volume II at the Dorsett Hotel
    British Fashion Volume II
    Posted in: Highlights, Photos, Shows & Exhibitions

    The British Fashion Volume II at the Dorsett Hotel, Holland Park brought together the cream of rising design talent wowing the audience and photographers with their latest creations. The temperatures sure rose over the weekend.