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Lauren Kendrick

Lauren is the Features Editor for London x London. She grew up outside of the capital but has spent the last couple of years exploring all there is to know about London and compiling handy guides for you to read - mainly the best places to eat (and there are MANY).

You'll likely find her in a cool new bar sipping a cocktail or two. A spicy margarita is her poison of choice, in case you were wondering.

From melt-in-your mouth pastries to hand-crafted sourdoughs and sweet treats, these bakeries in London never fail to deliver.  Best Bakeries in London  Cutter & Squidge Soho View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cutter & Squidge (@cutterandsquidge) Cutter & Squidge is one of London’s most popular bakeries, known for their decadently delicious cakes …

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Ready to flex your green fingers? These London garden centres are bloomin’ lovely for livening up your green space.  It’s only natural to crave a bit of colour and life, particularly in this concrete metropolis we call our home.  If you want to transform your garden (or even a little corner of your home) into …

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There’s more to the Blackwall Tunnel than a few twists and turns. Discover the tunnel’s hidden history with this guide.  The Blackwall Tunnel is an integral part of London’s road system – as anyone who’s ever crossed the Thames in a car can attest. But how did the Blackwall Tunnel come into being and what …

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Westminster Bridge, like most iconic London architecture, has its own story to tell. Discover the secrets of Westminster Bridge with this guide.  Westminster Bridge is an iconic landmark of London that marks the crossing between Westminster and Lambeth.  It has its practical uses, sure. However, seeing as it is a frequent guest star in many …

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Discover 2 Willow Road: Ernö Goldfinger’s modernist masterpiece in leafy Hampstead.  Words by Bradford Watson  If you’re like us, you’ll take any excuse to visit Hampstead Heath, but did you know that one of London’s most surreal houses is right next door? Admittedly, 2 Willow Road is so unassuming that even we had to double …

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Discover the best things to do in Fitzrovia with this insider’s area guide. Packed with cool restaurants and bars and steeped in history, this central London area has plenty to explore.  Words by Matthew Cook  Bohemian Fitzrovia has many charms – from the famous Charlotte Street to the countless bars, restaurants and galleries that adorn …

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When it comes to Pilates studios, London isn’t short on options… Work on your core and get strong at these outstanding pilates studios in the city.  Since its creation in the late 19th century, millions of people across the world have taken to Pilates for strengthening and toning their bodies.  There’s nothing old-school about these …

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Looking for the best florists for flower delivery in London? Whether you’re after a classic bunch for Mother’s Day, a ‘gram-worthy birthday bouquet, or a quirky dried floral arrangement for your home, there are plenty of flower shops in London that deliver. Literally and figuratively. And if, like us, organisation is not your forte, we’ve …

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