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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.

Tick, tick… BOOM! is the latest movie musical everyone’s talking about… and for good reason.  Based on the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson – a.k.a the genius behind Rent, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights) makes his directorial debut, whilst Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man, Hacksaw Ridge) takes centre …

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Discover the history and tales behind Nelson’s Column – Trafalgar Square’s iconic monument.  Admiral Nelson’s Column, AKA ‘Nelson Column’ sits proudly at the centre of Trafalgar Square.  Though the square itself is renowned for its pigeons, protests, a huge (and now quite controversial) Christmas tree that Norway donates every year and a very rowdy crowd …

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Looking to explore Art Deco architecture in London? When people think of famous Art Deco buildings, the Chrysler Building in NYC is one of the first that springs to mind. But who needs the Big Apple when you’ve got the Big Smoke? London isn’t often considered for its Art Deco scene, however, the capital has …

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Ready to dive deeper into the world’s most famous nautical tragedy? Titanic: The Exhibition arrives in London this week. Don’t miss it. We all know the tragic fate that awaited the Titanic on the 15th April 1912 (and if you’re not sure, Google’s your best friend). More than a century on, and the world is …

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A legendary singer, talented songwriter, and genre-bending musician who fused together reggae and ska with other styles of music: it’s safe to say that Bob Marley was truly a master of his craft. And you can learn all about him at an exciting new exhibition dedicated to his life and work, coming to London’s Saatchi …

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The Victorian era could justifiably be called both the most divine and the most decrepit era in London’s history. Discover the highs and the lows of the age in this guide to Victorian London.  An era of extravagance, rapid growth, and putrid living conditions — Victorian London was an intricate quilt of contradicting circumstances.  As …

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Acrobatic ensemble Cirque du Soleil will be somersaulting their way back to London in 2022 with LUZIA, a dreamy Mexico-inspired performance that will inspire and captivate audiences.  From 12th January, you’ll be able to catch the mesmerising circus show at the Royal Albert Hall, the iconic London venue that first hosted Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco …

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Are you ready to discover London’s chic independent boutiques?  Whenever you’re in need of some retail therapy, now is the time to support local London boutiques. And once you make the switch to boutique shopping in London, you may never go back. Warning: serious spending highly likely.  Independent London Boutiques to Check Out Lowie Herne …

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