Radio Days: Strike Vintage Gold in Waterloo
SE1 is home to the vintage equivalent of a royal palace. This shop is like a history of fashion and interiors from the 1930s–1980s.
Hardy's Original Sweet Shop in London
Hardy's Original Sweet Shop is the kind of place you dream of as a kid; dark wood walls lined with shelves which almost buckle with sweet-filled jars.
Pop Boutique: Mod Essentials in Covent Garden
They say the past is a foreign country. And to a Londoner, that means it’s eternally sun-dappled, which explains the mood lift you get on entering and seeing the multi-coloured mish-mash of spanking vintage goods on offer in the world of Pop.
Castle Canoe Club: Water Workout in East London
Kayaking is a great workout challenge and a fun way to soak up the rare London sun. We recently found the perfect place to pick up a paddle - right in the heart of East London. The Castle Canoe Club is a canoe/kayak club based at the West Reservoir Centre, a tranquil body of water just off Green Lanes, Stoke Newington.
Old Salt Quay: Roast and Barbecues on the Waterfront
If you've ever taken a trip down stream with the Thames Clippers river boat service you may have noticed a large circular pub as you wind round towards the Isle of Dogs. This pub is now named The Old Salt Quay.
Friskis & Svettis: Swedish Fitness With a Smile
When you walk out of your first Friskis experience you're not sure what is hurting more, your aching body or your cheeks. This is a fitness class that provides a full-body workout which even includes your Zygomaticus (smiling) muscle!
Jack The Clipper in Whitechapel
Associations of being on the end of a switchblade in deepest Whitechapel will always conjure up images of fog-bound Victoriana. But that shouldn’t stop you taking a trip into latter-day Whitechapel (as yet still ungentrified - but they’ll get you my pretty, oh yes) and heading for Jack the Clipper for the shave of your life.
Grand Union Bar, Wandsworth
The Grand Union in Wandsworth has a fabulous beer garden, sitting somewhere between a boozy playground and a Thai beach bar, it embodies the joy of afternoon drinking, especially during the summer months.
Parliament Hill
At 322ft above sea level and across 790 acres, Parliament Hill is one of the best view points and beauty spots in London. It’s breathtaking panoramic vista can be enjoyed through all the seasons and at all times of day or night.
Liberty London: Beautiful British Fashion and Modern Design
Located right in the heart of the city, Liberty London is a high-end, boutique department store housed in a stunning early 20thth century building which covers six floors.
Mother’s Day London 2014: Eat, Treat, Walk, Tour, and Relax
Mother’s Day is looming closer. The 30th March is a day to show gratitude to your mother for all her love and support.
St Patrick’s Day in London 2014: Drink and Party the Irish Way
It is nearly that time of year again. The 17th March - the day the inhabitants of the Emerald Isle, those with Celtic blood, and just about everybody else, celebrates St Patrick's Day in London.
Haché Shoreditch: Gourmet Burgers with Global Garnishes
If you have been lucky enough to visit any of the Haché restaurants in Shoreditch, Chelsea, Camden or Clapham, you will know that this is no regular burger joint.