Goddess Gold – London, England
Your Ultimate Summer UK Festival Guide
There are so many summertime festivals now that an entire book is required just to read about them. You’re unlikely to get into Glastonbury unless you know someone (or work for one of the Glasto charities) so consider the rest. And book well ahead. Your bible should be The Big [...]
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Goddess Gold – London, England
Little Korea in New Malden
If you’re Korean, miss the place, are dating a Korean…or just love the food…go to New Malden (30 minutes from Waterloo by train) and pretend you’re in Seoul. Head for High Street and you’ll find the bakeries, supermarkets, restaurants and kimchi ingredients of your dreams. Check out Burlington Road too, just [...]
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Goddess Gold – London, England
Buy Your Luggage at Auction!
Designer label luggage gets lost too, you know. Some of it ends up at Frank Bowen Auctions, where the lost property people dump their cases. Visit frankgbowen. (Nearest tube is Stepney Green). We also like Greasby’s near Tooting Broadway tube. Visit greasbys.
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Goddess Gold – London, England
French films, CD’s and Books Galore…
If you’re in London for a while and miss France, or want to brush up on your French before you head over there, join the Institut Francais Mediatheque, which lets you borrow anything French culture has to offer, from the oldies (Tintin, Piaf) to the newbies. Visit http://www.institut-francais.org.uk.
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Goddess Gold – London, England
Ukelele Jam Sessions in the Pub
Uke madness is sweeping England. They play Nirvana, they play The Beach Boys. Most importantly, they play together and you can join in too, at The Royal George pub (or just listen). Ukelele Wednesdays may not be around forever, but start the search here: http://www.ukegottobekidding.
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Goddess Gold – London, England
Kids’ Street Parties Galore
Until 2011, funded street parties for London kids (and, we presume, their visiting chums) are going to turn over the roads to egg and spoon races, storytelling and more. Parents are welcome and the Mayor loves the idea; for more research for your next trip visit londonplay.
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Goddess Gold – London, England
SHHH….SECRET DRINKING CLUB!
These 1920s-themed nights involve secret venues, not known until the last minute, and plenty of booze in teacups. Gramophone Djs and old-school games complete the fun. You’re looking for Prohibition. Visit prohibition1920s.
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Goddess Gold – London, England
Nirvana for Stitchers, Sewers and Knitters
You must go to V. V. Rouleaux when you are in London and see the ribbon, tassels, feathers, fake flowers and general fabric frippery. This legendary shop is at 6 Marylebone High Street and online at vvrouleaux.
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Goddess Gold: London, England
Flowers for your Hostess
You need to send flowers but you don’t want to end up with horrible carnations, but you don’t want to blow your travel budget at Harrods either. Try http://www.foreverflowering.com which passes muster with the fussiest fashionista. Click, pay, wait for delivery.
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Goddess Gold: London, England
The Super Chemist – John Bell and Croyden
If you can’t find what you need from Boots, check out John Bell and Croyden, who are at 50-54 Wigmore Street and online at http://www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk. We find it useful for pre-flight purchases: eye-masks, Bach essence, useful advice on sleeping pills.
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