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Julianna Barnaby

Julianna Barnaby is the Founder of London x London. A born and bred Londoner and award-winning blogger she loves to delve into the cool, interesting and quirky spots that make London such a dynamic city.

Get it right and breakfast is one hell of a meal. Wave farewell to soggy cereal and burnt toast and hunt out the best breakfast in London at these fabulous spots.  Best Breakfasts in London You Have to Try  Duck & Waffle The City, Covent Garden View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duck …

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London’s history stretches way back – including to Londinium – the ancient Roman city that stood where the City of London does today. Ready to discover the remains of Roman London? Let’s explore.  Hidden amidst the streets of London, you’ll find the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire that formed the foundation of what the …

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Ensconced in The Gantry, Stratford’s new hotel, Union Social is a casual all-day dining restaurant marrying an eclectic international menu with local produce.  Union Social – The Full Review  The Food  Sicilian Executive Chef Salvatore Coco has created a concept that brings together international flavours in an eclectic, yet balanced menu.  Rather than the menu …

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Q: What do you get when you cross Monopoly with an escape room, then beef it all up for scale?  A: Monopoly Lifesized  Wait, What’s Monopoly Lifesized?  Monopoly Lifesized is the newest venture lighting up London’s social scene, the chance to step into the world of the well-known board game for some high-octane play.  The …

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Bonkers but brilliant, Swingers is the venue putting crazy golf front and centre on London’s radar. Here’s why you need to go.  Q: Why do golfers always carry a spare pair of trousers?  A: In case they get a hole in one.  We’ll let you in on a little secret… swinging is cool again. No, …

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Somerset House sits on the banks of the Thames, one of London’s former riverside palaces, now transformed into a cultural and arts hub. Planning a visit to Somerset House? Don’t miss this go-to guide before you do. Somerset House is one of my favourite places to visit in London – a beautiful palace on the …

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It’s time to discover God’s Own Junkyard – the fabulous hidden gem tucked away in Walthamstow. Of all the random spots London boasts, few are as cool as God’s Own Junkyard. But what is God’s Own Junkyard? Umm, the words visual feast, neon paradise and hella crazy lurid kaleidoscopic dream spring to mind. Just for …

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With a history that dates back to pre-Roman times, it’s no surprise that London’s oldest buildings are… well, pretty old.  From historic pubs, to ancient churches, the city’s architecture is brimming with the quirky tales of days gone by, if you know where to look. Take a jaunt around the city’s oldest buildings with this …

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Highgate Cemetery is one of London’s best-known cemeteries. As one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries and among the world’s finest examples of a garden cemetery, it’s one of Highgate’s most intriguing spots.  Walk the serpentine pathways and stand beneath the ash trees to pay respect to your favourite author. Or, simply visit to learn more …

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