If any of our well heeled readers have been looking to buy their very own island, here’s your chance to buy an ‘iconic’ one, smack in the centre of London.
Buy your very own iconic island in London – no boat required Read More
The ongoing coronavirus lockdown has reduced the once bustling centre of London into a ghost town, with almost all its shops, businesses, cafes and bars remaining closed for over two …
Deserted London: the empty streets of Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, June 2020 Read More
Here’s the sad sight of the Astoria Theatre in central London after it had closed its doors for good in January 2009.
Ten Years Ago: London’s Astoria Theatre closes for good, Jan 2009 – in photos Read More
I’m really saddened to learn that The Old Cafe in Soho will be booted out of their premises on Charing Cross Road on Monday, 4th May.
The Old Cafe in Charing Cross, Soho gets booted out on Monday Read More
I’m well miffed to learn that The Old Cafe in Charing Cross Road – my favourite cafe in the West End – is set to be booted out by their …
Soho’s The Old Cafe set to be booted out of the former Foyles building Read More
I was pleased to discover that the charm of the original Ray’s Jazz cafe in the former Foyle’s store on Charing Cross Road has been recaptured in this new venture located in the old …
A fantastic cafe for central London: The Old Cafe takes over Ray’s Jazz in the former Foyles store Read More
This brought a smile to my face. After Foyles’ main book shop relocated a little further down the road, their former premises on the corner of Charing Cross and Manette Street …
Now that is clever: Foyles former shop rebranded as O YES sushi restaurant Read More
Founded in 1903 by brothers William and Gilbert Foyle, the Foyles flagship bookstore on Charing Cross Road in central London recently relocated a few hundred yards down the road. Leaving the premises …
Foyles: the new flagship store opens as we reflect on the chaotic years and the famous shoplifters Read More
Tourists prepare to face the rain at Tower Hill tube station.
London photos – September rain, Tower Hill, St Katherine’s Dock and a goldbeater’s arm Read More