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The first time I stepped in to The Social I could not believe I hadn’t had the pleasure of visiting previously… As more and more of my friends have come to realise I write articles about the hidden treasures of London I’m put under more and more pressure to pluck somewhere interesting out of thin air wherever I am in London. Most of the time I relish this and can expertly duck us in to a cool wine bar or backstreet restaurant but there are still a few areas of London where I am short of ideas!
Oxford Street, it has to be said is a one stop shopping heaven/nightmare. Whichever way you look at it your tired feet will at some point give up on you and you’ll be craving a sanctuary… Established by Heavenly Records at the end of the 90s – The Social is it. With a colour scheme reminiscent of The Big Lebowski film set and a – just on the right side of kooky – cocktail list featuring some classics and new faves (but sadly no White Russian).
The wooden clad interior and fab brown leather booths take you a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street and you can even grab one of the gourmet Hot Dogs if you need to seriously refuel. Feel free to get carried away as most nights they open the basement club for nights including Hip Hop Karaoke!
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I love family holidays in Devon – but like much of the UK, you have to gamble on the weather when you book: for every year Britain has a heatwave, there’s another which is the wettest since records began. Which…
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What if you could win a contest that sent you on 7 different trips around the world? How would you decide what trips to put on your list? Would you include trips to see World Wonders? Cities you’ve already visited? What would be your 7 World Wonders? There have been many versions of the 7 World Wonders list. Perhaps the first classic list (according to
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Elle and I spent three days at Watergate Bay Hotel near Newquay in Cornwall. We enjoyed their Taste of the Bay package which allowed us to dine at Zacry’s restaurant, The Beach Hut and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall. We also had an incredible surf lesson, yoga session, spa treatments and plenty of time to enjoy…
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This came through the inbox the other day and I knew we had to share it. This beautiful new map from artist Cally Lathey and it took her 11 months to create. Wow!
About the map:
From Winehouse to Willesden, Elizabeth Taylor to Elephant and Castle, Bowie to Brockley… This map has it all. Did you know that Mozart wrote his first symphony in London in 1764? That Alfred Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone? Or that Cher used to live in Wapping?
This new Illustrated Map of London History and Culture is incredibly detailed and full of London-related facts, iconic landmarks and some lesser known places that the capital has to offer, as well as some famous faces from past and present. The map was carefully hand-drawn by artist Cally Lathey over a period of 11 months. Cally meticulously researched and gathered information ahead of embarking on the mammoth task of drawing and colouring the map.
Cally drew inspiration from many sources in the creation of this map; from her childhood growing up in London, school trips to museums, spotting English Heritage blue plaques around town, her favourite London bands and artists and walks in many of the city’s beautiful parks. She wanted to create a piece that truly captures the sprit of London’s creative and colourful history.
The map features an array of cultural references, including famous Londoners from past and present, song lyrics, celebrated boozers, our favourite museums, glorious green spaces and legendary pie and mash shops. She has also included hundreds of facts relating to London and hopes that people will discover something new each they look at the work.
To read about the creation of the piece see the following blog post: https://houseofcally.com/making-the-illustrated- map-of-london-history-and- culture/
You can also buy prints of the map here on Cally’s website.
Here’s a closer look at the map (click or tap to view a larger version).
London Maps: Check Out This Beautiful New Map of London History and Culture – Londontopia – The Website for People Who Love London
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