Following the successful launch of stores in the US, Coca-Cola has opened their first European pop-up flagship store in Covent Garden. Located on Long Acre, the store is a physical manifestation of the ‘Real Magic of Coca-Cola’ experience.
The pop-up store opened on 28th April and will be there for 5 months, until the end of September.
The store is selling limited-edition merchandise including a range of sportwear and workwear, as well as accessories, gifts, and unique drinks.
The store features fashion collaborations with such designers like Soho Grit, Alma de Ace and Herschel.
In addition to the wide range of high street fashion clothes and accessories, the store also offers limited-edition collectables for Pride this June.
Coca-Cola Intergalactic
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Celebrating their new limited-edition flavour, ‘Coca-Cola Intergalactic’, the pop-up store offers a range of Intergalactic merchandise in collaboration with other fashion brands, such as Staple.
Refresh, Recycle, Re-Use
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The store showcases Coca-Cola’s commitment to sustainability by sharing their fashion collection made with the use of recycled Coca-Cola bottles.
Coca-Cola’s aim is to collect and recycle their bottles and cans and make their packaging 100% recyclable.
Customise Your Can
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Add a personal touch to your cans at the ‘Customisation Centre’. Simply choose a design, add your personal message, and print your can.
Beverage Bar
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If you want to take a short break from browsing, have a refreshment at the Beverage Bar, serving up unique monthly mocktails and tap drinks with fun optional add-ons, such as ‘flavour bubble blaster’ and ‘flavour foam with graphic’.
Ready for your next adventure? If you love contemporary art, SaiakuNana Gallery is a must-visit in Shoreditch. The extravagant yet intimate gallery is being run by a Japanese artist and free to visit until the end of the Summer.
Did you know that there is an art gallery in London which showcases emerging contemporary and established artists, such as Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, and Dominic Harris – just to name a few – for FREE without booking?
Halcyon Gallery was established in 1982 and has two locations in London: Bond Street and in Harrods, Knightsbridge.
Over the 40 years of operating, Halcyon Gallery has worked together with emerging and established artists with exceptional skills and creativity, including Andy Warhol, James McQueen, and Bob Dylan.
The exhibitions at Halcyon Gallery are open to the public and free to visit. No booking required.
Current Exhibitions: Andy Warhol, James McQueen, and Dominic Harris
At the moment three exhibitions are running within their Bond Street building until 20th April.
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“YOU DON’T KNOW THE HALF OF IT” is the British artist, JAMES MCQUEEN’s first exhibition at the gallery. McQueen’s art is known for using book templates, typography, and pop art to create playful, sometimes provocative, and cynical artworks.
His art is made by multilayer technique in order to create book covers not as they were first published, but as they are today: used, faded, and stained to represent the history and the journey of an artwork highlighting that every artwork has its own story.
To create this effect, McQueen uses spray paint, stencil, and vibrant colour palette, as well as his trademark monkey design.
James McQueen’s exhibition is on the ground floor of the gallery.
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The American filmmaker and artist, ANDY WARHOL is considered the most influential contemporary artist in the 20th century and not just because his famous multiple-image celebrity portraits.
Warhol was at the forefront of the visual arts of the post-war America. His diverse artworks included painting, sculpture, screen printing, collage and more. He worked with the most famous brands and celebrities and his influence is still with us in the 21st century.
The Andy Warhol exhibition is in the basement of the gallery.
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DOMINIC HARRIS is a British contemporary digital artist who focuses on nature and natural phenomenon. Interactivity is a key element of his artworks. His digital artworks are created with layers of digital paint. Harris hand-paints his artworks on a tablet to build up unique colours and textures.
Harris’ works being displayed in Halcyon Gallery are inspired by various things, such as Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to the Antarctic, the cycle of human life, butterflies, and the untouched nature.
Dominic Harris’ exhibition can be found on the half floor of the gallery.
Ready for your next adventure? Paint your own masterpiece in The London Art Barwhile enjoying your fav cocktail. Book a painting event or simply pop in, order your drink, and paint your heart out.
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, STUFFED is the UK’s first Stuffed Gelato Doughnut shop. Expect neon vibes, crazy combinations of gelato, doughnuts and waffles and insane drinks.
The place is tiny, but the vibes are electric. Electric blue neon lights and a vintage rotary wall phone provide the perfect backdrop for your dessert creations.
You Drive Me Glazy
‘Magic Shrooms ‘ Hot Chocolate – Photo: Urban Adventurer
Order a gelato doughnut and watch it being stuffed with handmade gelato in front of your eyes. Or go for a ‘Croff’ which is a cross of croissant and waffle. Fluffy croissant dough baked in a waffle shape, served with handmade artisan gelato, garnished with different toppings, and comes with a pot of hot custard.
‘Halos’ are croissant pastry filled like doughnut and topped with gelato, garnished with sauces and toppings.
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I ordered a ‘Maliboo Croff’ and a ‘Magic Shrooms’ hot chocolate. The waffle was freshly made and was just perfect: soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. It was richly topped with vanilla sauce, coconut flakes and mini marshmallows that they roasted in front of my eyes. The whole thing came with a scoop of delicious coconut gelato and a cup of yummy hot custard.
The hot chocolate was made using pure melted Belgian chocolate, garnished with whipped cream, chocolate flakes, a chocolate flake bar, and roasted marshmallows. (I also love the design of the cup.)
Everything looked exactly like in the pictures on the menu and was absolutely delicious.
The Prices
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The prices are average and absolutely worth it.
‘Croffs’ and ‘Halos’ are £6.50 regardless of the flavour. Gelato doughnuts are £5.75 and there are plenty of flavours to choose from. I paid £4.50 for my hot chocolate. They have iced latte too in lots of different flavours, such as coconut, pistachio, milk, and white chocolate for £4.75. They have insane doughnut infused milkshakes as well for £5.50.
Ready for your next adventure? Now that you have visited London’s craziest gelato doughnut shop, why not visit London’s most aesthetic matcha bar, ‘How Matcha’?
Located in the heart of Marylebone, How Matcha is passionate about the magic green powder that they sell in the most Instagrammble forms possible.
Matcha Facts
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Matcha contains less caffeine than coffee yet gives you more energy for longer period of time. This is because matcha releases caffeine slower than coffee
Because it gives you just the right amount of natural caffeine, matcha helps maintaining a healthy heart and doesn’t cause headache
Matcha is packed with antioxidants which help keeping your skin fresh and healthy
Matcha increases your focus and concentration, and soothes stress and anxiety
Pretty in Pink and Green
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The shop is a little jewellery box. It’s tiny but adorably pretty. The dominant colours are pink and green, and the walls are decorated with pretty neon signs and flowers giving the perfect backdrop for your Insta pics.
Healthy, Tasty, and Insta-worthy
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Their store in Marylebone serves wide range of Instagrammable and healthy drinks and sweets. Apart from the three different types of matcha latte, they serve matcha bubble tea, matcha lemonade, matcha frappe and much more. In addition, you can boost your drink with CBD, collagen, MCT Oil or tapioca.
They have a wide variety of matcha flavoured cakes, including matcha mille crepe cake, matcha cookie, pistachio & rose cake, matcha marshmallow and more. Check what’s currently available in the shop.
If you’re an ultimate fan of matcha, they have matcha powder and gift set available in store and online.
Happy matcha time!
Ready for your next adventure? No79 café is specialised for mousse cakes that are (almost) too cute to eat.
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Well, London’s naughtiest waffle shop, Zizi Factory’s new cheeky Christmas collection will guarantee make you want to be on the naughty list.
The last year was long and frustrating even for Santa, so this Christmas it’s OK to be…khmm…not so nice.
Zizi Factory’s fanny Christmas collection is something to get ad-dick-ted to. It includes three different saucy flavours to sink you’re your teeth into (please, be gentle).
A naughty candy cane Willy/Fanny
A cheeky chocolate snowflake Willy/Fanny
A sexy Christmas miracle Willy/Fanny
The Willy waffles are soft and chewy while the fanny waffles are thinner and crispier. Both types cost £7 and you can ask for a ‘happy ending’ for extra pleasure.
Even Santa’s Been Naughty This Year
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I tried Sexy Christmas Miracle waffle which is basically a naughty penis shaped Santa. They didn’t have pink icing and sprinkles when I visited them, so they made it in pink. I didn’t mind it because it even went better with the “I licked it so it’s mine” neon sign.
Hot Drinks
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They’ve recently introduced their hot drinks menu. Apart from the classics, they offer oat milk cappuccino, oat latte macchiato, vanilla latte macchiato and other coffee specialities to warm you inside (if you still need to).
Bad behaviour actively encouraged!
Ready for your next adventure? Step back in time in Charles Dickens Museum and find out how the famous novelist celebrated Christmas in the Victorian era.
Scott’s Mayfair’s dreamy moon decoration is inspired by a celestial event taken place back in 1811 when a bright comet with twin shimmering gold tails appeared in the sky.
In partnership with the famous wine and champagne producer, Perrier Jouët, this elegant decoration, called ‘Starstruck Christmas’ celebrates that unique event under which Perrier Jouët was founded.
The private member club is famous for its extravagant decorations changing throughout the year. In collaboration with Swarovski this year, Annabel’s unveiled a glittering crystalized life-sized gingerbread house façade in late November which instantly became social media famous.
TIP: Take a closer look when visiting and admire the huge crystals covering the giant green bow and the Santa figure.
EL&N Café’s Brompton Road branch’s Christmas decoration is inspired by Duncan’s Toy Chest in the iconic movie, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Ultimate nostalgia guaranteed.
Don’t forget to try their new themed drinks and sweet treats menu, including ‘Kevin the Snowman’ Nutella mousse with brownie.
Whoville has come to The Ivy Chelsea Garden. ‘Miracle on the Mount Crumpit’ brings you the ultimate Christmas cheer but beware of the Grinch lurking above your head with sour sneer.
Once you’re ready with your selfies, make sure you try their fun drinks menu which includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic festive cocktails, such as ‘Cindy-Lou Who’ and ‘Whoville Hot Chocolate’ or choose the mean one: ‘Grinch Jooose’.
This restaurant’s terrace in Mayfair is full of Christmas trees and presents. In collaboration with Courvoisier UK, the menu brings you a limited-edition dessert, called ‘As Choux Like It’ and unique spicey Christmas cocktails.
Hedonism Wines is famous not just for their top-shelf wines and spirits. It’s a destination to many Londoners during the festive period to see their magical Christmas installation in front of the shop.
This year they showcase a beautiful Winter scene with show-covered slopes, a snowman, and a red post box to send your secret Christmas wishes to Santa.
The iconic store of luxury fashion and homeware traditionally surprises us with unique and decadent in-store decoration every year in December.
This year they have erected a spectacular purple hot air balloon in their main hall, garnished with Christmas postcards and presents.
Ready for your next adventure? Is one of your loved ones a Queen fan? Why not pop in to the iconic band’s pop up shopin Carnaby Street to find a really special gift for this Christmas?
A Mudlark is a person who scavenges in river mud for objects of value. In the 18th and 19th centuries Mudlarks were typically poor people who sold what they had found in the mud of the riverbed for living.
Why is River Thames the Largest Archaeological Site in Britain?
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River Thames was once the world’s largest port. Traderships, boats, and sea vessels of all sizes came and go exporting and importing cargo around the globe. In the 18th and 19th centuries uncountable wharfs, docks, ship buildings, and warehouses stood both sides of the river.
As a result, tons of objects discarded or accidentally dropped into the water during the centuries.
Because the river is close to the sea, incoming and outcoming tides continuously bring those objects and artifacts to the surface with the mud, making River Thames the largest archaeological site in Britain. – explains Meriel Jeater, Curator at the Museum of London in Thames Festival Trust’s article.
In the 18th and 19th centuries mudlarks were typically poor people, searching for anything along the river that they could sell for living. Many children, mostly boys, were doing mudlarking. They were mainly searching for practical items, such as coal, ropes, chopper nails, and iron. In the 19th century mudlarks were the lowest members of society in London.
Modern Mudlarking
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In modern times mudlarking has become a popular hobby. Today’s mudlarks have passion and deep interest in London’s history and archaeology. A hobby that gives a hand-on experience of British history for adults and children alike.
Mudlarks of modern days tend to look for items that personally interest them, such as coins, jewellery, old toys, knives, bottles and Chinese or Roman pottery. These are actually common discoveries.
Today organisations, such as Thames Explorer Trust offer mudlarking experiences for kids and adults along River Thames.
During these tours, however, you are not allowed to bring artifacts home.
You Need Permit
Although theoretically anyone can do mudlarking in London, in practice, not. It is because anyone searching the tidal foreshore – for any reason – from Teddington to the Thames Barrier must hold a current foreshore permit from the Port of London Authority. This includes all searching, metal detecting, ‘beachcombing’, scraping, and digging. It actually means, you need a permission even to flip a stone and see under it.
You Must Report Your Finds
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Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer at the Museum of London records all archaeological finds made by the public. You must report if you find anything that could be of archaeological interest.
The Historical Importance of Mudlarking
Artifacts found in the riverbed can still give a lot of valuable information on London’s history. These findings can alter how we see the past and even rewrite history.
Several books have been written about the artifacts found by members of the public and the Society of Thames Mudlarks. The incredible findings of toys from the Medieval period, for example changed how historians now view that period of time.
Mudlark Exhibitions
Mudlark exhibitions are regularly held in different places in London. Most of those exhibitions are free to visit and no need to book in advance.
Some exhibitors even allow visitors to touch some objects of their collections (however, always ask), giving an incredible opportunity to make history tangible.
Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames
Where: Southwark Cathedral – entry via cathedral courtyard opposite the River Thames
When: From 21 July to 30 October 2021 Open daily from 9am-5pm
Mudlarking was so popular in the 18th and 19th centuries that there is even a pub named after Mudlarks in London.
The Mudlark Pub opened in the middle of the 1700s at the riverside and became the favourite pub of market traders of London’s oldest fruit and vegetable market: Borough Market.
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The Mudlark Pub is just a 10-minute walk from one of the best mudlarking places, the Millenium Bridge. So, why not pop in for a beer and a burger after treasure hunting?
Ready for your next adventure? EGGOLNAD is London’s most egg-centric restaurant. Have a look.
A free colourful exhibition opened in Canary Wharf this Midsummer. Celebrating natural light, Summer Lights exhibition features artworks that are best enjoyed during daytime on sunny days.
The Installations
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There are 11 unique installations to be discovered all over Canary Wharf, each designed by different art studios and artists.
Most of the installations are interactive, which means you can go inside or sit under them to make perfect photos for your Instagram.
This downloadable map shows the exact locations of each installation, and not just that. It also shows other artworks, such as Cross Place Roof Garden or Bank Street Park where you can play basketball, ping pong and other outdoor games for free with photogenic surroundings.
Here is a selection of the most colourful and most beautiful artworks.
Hymn to the Big Wheel is a multi-coloured octagon with another octagon inside. Visitors can go inside and enjoy the bright colours creating different blends, shades, and mixes as viewed from different angles.
Cycle of Light
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Located in Cabot Square, Cycle of Light is a rainbow-coloured installation running round the fountain in the middle of the square. The installation expresses the many colours that make up sunlight.
From dawn till dusk the colours reflect inside or outside of the arc the installation forms.
Out of Cocoon
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Hidden in Wood Wharf, Out of Cocoon is an interactive seating installation. While walking around this giant butterfly we can see colours changing before our eyes. As the rays of the Sun go through the wings of the structure, the pavement reflects the colours and the shape of the butterfly.
Whirl
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Sit under this giant flower and enjoy as colours dance around you powered by the wind. Whirl showcases the beauty of ever-changing colours.
Round and Round
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These colourful circles bring Jubilee Park and its fountains into life. As the circles turn in the Sun and being moved by the wind, the colours illuminate everything around them creating a dynamic ever-changing environment wrapped in vivid colours.
Shine of Colours
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The 6 transparent coloured glass panels have been installed by the riverside and allow visitors to see the world and themselves through different colours.
Kilpi
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Inspired by traditional Nordic Sami huts, Kilpi invites visitors to take photos under the light-dotted installation. The perforations project the celestial map representing the constellations can be seen at night in the sky above Canary Wharf onto the pavement.
The exhibition is open every day from sunrise to sunset till 21st August. The installations are the most impressive under bright sunlight.
In March and April London literally turns pink. Cherry trees and magnolia bloom all over the city.
Here are 5 of the most beautiful places to see cherry blossom in London.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is one of the best places to see cherry blossom in London. The gorgeous colourful buildings give them a perfect backdrop.
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Hyde Park
When you are around Hyde park during cherry blossom season, it’s worth to take a look inside and outside the park. Pink magnolia is currently blooming at Lancaster Gate, elegantly leaning over the white and pastel Victorian buildings.
In the the park, head to Kensington Gardens and you’ll shortly spot the vivid pompoms on the edges of the path.
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Kensington Gardens – Photo: Urban Adventurer
St Paul’s
You can find two rosy cherry trees blooming in the south side of the St Paul’s exactly where The Blitz Monument is.
Wait for a red double decker to ride in front of the cathedral to take some iconic shots.
Regent’s Park
Cherry trees are all over Regent’s Park, but the best place is definitely the south side of Avenue Gardens and Chester Road.
Walk beyond the Observatory and Planetarium and follow Blackheath Avenue until you reach a narrow path on your right-hand side leading to Rose Garden and Ranger’s House.
Note: These trees were not yet blooming when I visited them (on 20 March). It seems the best time to visit them is in early or mid-April.
+1 Swiss Cottage
Take Jubilee line and get off at Swiss Cottage station. Walk 5 minutes towards Swiss Cottage Library. Next to the library there is a small park with playground, called ‘Swiss Cottage open space’. Here you will find two rows of stunning cherry blossom trees on the two sides of the pavement. Enjoy!
Ready for your next adventure? London bars and restaurants with outside seating are being planned to reopen on 12 April, and reservations are already open. Check the best places for reunion.
If you don’t look carefully, you could easily miss London’s smallest attractions. Did you know that the world’s smallest bar room is part of a tiny pub in Hammersmith? Do you know the heart-breaking story behind London’s smallest statue?
Here are some of London’s most fascinating tiny attractions and the story behind them.
London’s Smallest Statue – The Two Mice Statue
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London’s smallest statue is located on the corner building of Philpot Lane Eastcheap, EC3.
Keep your eyes peeled when you’re there because the statue is high above your head and only a couple of inches long.
The tiny statue pictures two mice fighting over a piece of cheese and has been on the building’s wall since the building was built in 1862.
The story behind the statue says that when the Monument of Great Fire was being built, two men working on the construction site sat on the top of the monument for lunch break. The two men were friends, but the trouble started when one of them realised his cheese sandwich was missing and accused his friend of steeling it.
They started a fight over the missing cheese sandwich and during the fight both of the men fell from the 62-metre-high monument and died. Later it turned out that the cheese sandwich had been stolen by mice living on the construction site.
To commemorate the men, London’s tiniest statue was built and is still there for us to look up and remember the two men died because of a sandwich.
London’s smallest bar room is located in 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9TA within The Dove Pub, and even went into the Guinness World Records. It measures 4 feet 2 inches by 7 feet 10 inches (1.27 metres by 2.39 metres).
This is not the only thing The Dove is worth to visit, though. The pub started as a public house in the 17th century, and was regularly being visited by famous writers, poets, politicians and even kings, such as poet James Thomson, who composed the famous ‘Rule, Britannia!’. Charles II often visited The Dove too with his mistress, Nell Gwynne.
In the most recent years, The Dove hosted famous actors, writers and politicians within its walls.
In the bar room, you can also see a brass plaque that marks the height the waters reached in the great flood of 1928.
The Smallest Single Pub – The Rake
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The Rake is London’s smallest single pub. It’s located just behind Borough Market, SE1 and it has the largest selection of beer from all over the world.
The Smallest Church – St. Ethelburga-the-Virgin
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St. Etherlburga-the-Virgin is located in Bishopgate, EC2, and it’s one of the few surviving medieval churches in London. It measures 56 feet by 30 feet (17 metres by 9.1 metres).
The foundation of the church is unknown, but it is believed that it dates back at least to the 13th century.
During the WWII 70% of the church was destroyed. After the war ended the church was proposed to be demolished but it caused a huge public outcry. Eventually, the church was rebuilt to its original plan, and is still operating today.
The tiny police station was built in 1926 and it’s inside an ornamental light fitting. After the light fitting being emptied, narrow windows were installed to allow a 360 degrees view to the area.
Even a direct phone line was installed to the Scotland Yard in case help needed. Whenever the police officer picked up the phone the ornamental light on the top started to flash to alert nearby officers for near trouble.
The tiny police station was able to accommodate a single police officer or two prisoners at a time.
Today it is no longer in use to its original purpose. It is a broom cupboard of Westminster Council cleaners.
The Smallest Café – Amar Café
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London’s tiniest café is called ‘Amar Café’ and it is operating in a red telephone booth. Amar Café has three shops: one in Greenwich (Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8NA), one in Chiswick (Corner at, Chiswick High Rd, W4 5TF) and one in Stratford Upon Avon, next to Shakespeare Theatre (CV37 6EF)
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As they say on their website, they do not choose obvious locations within London. Instead, they choose symbols of the country and bring them to life.
The Smallest Library
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Situated on the corner of Loampit Hill and Tyrwhitt Road, in Lewisham, London’s smallest public library is operating in an iconic red telephone booth.
The tiny library has an impressive selection of books, and borrowers are expected to either replace or bring back books they take to be able to keep up a good stock level.
The telephone box library is open 24/7. Feel free to visit it on any day any time.
The Smallest ‘Listed’ Building – The Ostler’s Hut
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Hidden away in Lincoln’s Inn, WC2A 3TL, The Ostler’s Hut looks like a house of fairies and hobgoblins.
In fact, the hut was built in 1860 and it accommodated a horseman to take care of law students’ horses while they worked.
No sooner, however, when motorcars replaced horses, the horseman’s job no longer needed. As a result, The Ostler’s Hut closed and never used again.
The Skinniest House
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Believe it or not, London’s skinniest house is just 5 feet 5 inch (1.65 metre) wide. The house is in Shepherd’s Bush between two shops in Goldhawk Road, W12 8HD.
The house was home to a fashion photographer, Juergen Teller in the 1990s. In 2006 Simon Woods, the Pride and Prejudice actor bought the house. The property was last sold in 2009 and it went for sale again last September.
The Narrowest House – Thin House
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This insanely narrow house is known as ‘Thin House’ among Londoners. It’s located in 5 Thurloe Square, South Kensington, SW7 2TA, and is actually a triangle. What we see in this perspective is the building’s narrowest end, which is as narrow as 6 feet (1.8 metre). The widest end is 34 feet (10.3 metres).
Many of the houses on Thurloe Square were designed by London architect George Basevi. Basevi was one of the students of the famous neo-classical architect Sir John Soane.
That Sir John Soane whose extraordinary collection of antiquities, furniture, sculptures, architectural models and drawings, and paintings is under display in Soane Museum (13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP) in London, and free to visit. (Did you know that some scenes of Transformers 5 movie were filmed here?)
In the late 19th century Kensington and Chelsea were an artist hub, so lots of famous artists lived or had studios in the area.
The Smallest House
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The title of the smallest house in London goes to this tiny little one at 10 Hyde Park Place, W2. This house was built in 1805 and its purpose was probably to seal an alley which led to St. George’s churchyard to keep grave robbers away.
The house measures 3 feet (95 cm) across and it contained 2 rooms (32 feet by 4 feet, 9.7 metres by 1.2 metre) connected by a ladder.
The Shortest Street – Kirk Street
With its 50 feet (15 metres) length, Kirk Street, WC1 is London’s shortest street. It has only one address.
The Narrowest Alley – Brydges Place
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London’s narrowest alley – Brydges Place, WC2 – connects St. Martin’s Lane and Bedfordbury in Covent Garden. The alley is as narrow as 15 inches (38 cm).
The Smallest Square – Pickering Place
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Pickering Place – off St. James Street, SW1 – is not only the smallest square in London, but also the last place seen a duel with swords.
In the 18th century Pickering Place was notorious for gambling dens, duels, and bear baiting.
Believe it or not, Pickering Place was once home to Texan Republic’s embassy (until it joined the United States in 1845).
What is more, you can also find King Henry’s old barn, which is just opposite to the passageway.
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