The creak of wooden floors. The hushed reverence of people browsing the shelves. The unmistakable scent of new and old books alike. There honestly is nothing like a good bookshop to while away the hours, losing yourself...
Well, folks, summer has come and passed; autumn has fled the coop; and with Christmas drawing ever closer we’re now firmly in the grips of winter. You know what that means: it’s time for cosy nights and warm...
Our city has been the muse of artists and writers alike for centuries, inspiring novels, paintings, films, songs, sculptures, and architecture, all attempting to convey the beauty, depth and history of the capital. The...
A wise man once said “when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. Well, that same wise man has caused quite a stir this week. A letter that Samuel Johnson wrote to a young girl in the 18th century h...
There’s nothing like a nice cup of coffee and a fresh pastry to help you recharge. Whatever the time of year, it’s always nice to settle down in a cosy coffee shop for a bit of alone time. Bring a good book,...
A leafy, village-like neighbourhood bordering the rolling grasslands of Hampstead Heath and the neighbourhoods of Muswell Hill and Archway, Highgate is a fantastic little pocket of North London. With plenty of green spa...
London is a true dream for any bibliophile, it has been the home to some of the world’s most renowned writers and has been the subject and inspiration of endless authors, poets, and storytellers so it’s no s...