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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.

Chelsea’s iconic Cheyne Walk stretches along the River Thames and has long attracted the rich and famous to the area’s impressive mansions.  Although Cheyne Walk takes its name from William Cheyne, Viscount Newhaven who was the owner of Chelsea Manor until 1712, the first address to be officially built on the road belonged to none …

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Prepare to be inspired: The Evening Standard has partnered up with Netflix to bring the Stories Festival to Picturehouse Central over the weekend between the 24th and 26th of September 2021.  Expect three jam-packed days of live readings, workshops, and talks from incredible creatives, directors, and writers – as well as a few very famous …

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Look at any photo of Trafalgar Square and you’ll notice that the imposing Nelson’s Column is surrounded by four rather casual-looking lions. But do you know why these lions were chosen? Fear not, as we’re about to lift the lid on the hidden secrets of the Trafalgar Square Lions. The popular tourist hotspot Trafalgar Square …

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As one of the livelier areas of London, Camden is no stranger to cool events and celebrations gracing the area.  And this month there’s an exciting event that you shouldn’t miss. September 17th and 18th bring a brand new (and FYI, totally free) festival that’s going to shake up Camden, transforming the area into a …

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From the makers of Flight Club comes another immersive social experience you won’t want to miss; Electric Shuffle is a fresh take on the old school game of shuffleboard, with a NEW location now open just a stone’s throw from London Bridge. What’s Shuffleboard All About Then? Back in the 15th century, people used to …

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Looking to explore London’s Roman history? Billingsgate Roman House and Baths have finally reopened after many months of closure.  Traces of Roman London can be seen in a number of spots throughout the capital, from the unearthed Mithraeum Temple to the wall that previously enclosed the ancient city, but one of my favourite places to …

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Looking to explore the beautiful botanic gardens in London? Lucky for you, the capital is full of ‘em. I challenge you to find a better way to spend a lazy weekend morning than traipsing around perfectly landscaped gardens with a coffee in hand… you can’t.  From exotic rooftop wonders in Canary Wharf to the exciting …

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Parents… I feel for you. The last 18 months have been a constant struggle of keeping the little ones entertained. But now the summer holidays have started, it feels like all the normal activities have been well and truly exhausted. That’s why the Eyeconic London Art Trail should be at the top of your list …

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Looking for the best parks in West London? There are plenty to choose from. Lucky you. One of the best things about the capital is that despite the season, the parks are always filled with people. Either worshipping the sun during the warmer months or bundled up in winter, strolling with a hot chocolate in …

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