Category Archives: Interesting Women

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Posted on June 7, 2012 by londoninsight

Looking at a few highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Continue reading →

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School Of Life: A Day Of Good Design with Ilse Crawford

Posted on October 20, 2011 by londoninsight

Highlights of The School of Life’s Day of Good Design, headed by Interior Design maestro Ilse Crawford, with guest speakers Gitta Geschwendtner and Richard Reynolds. Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Living, Art, Boutiques, Design, Environmental issues, Gardening, Guerilla activity, Interesting Women, Interiors, Medicine, Philosophy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Judith Owen: Losing it and finding it

Posted on June 8, 2011 by londoninsight

A candid insight on ‘depression’ by the singer/songwriter, Judith Owen Continue reading →

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The London Rollergirls: a lesson in self-motivation and sisterly love

Posted on January 6, 2011 by londoninsight

Discover the London roller derby scene with Shaolynn Scarlett of the London Rollergirls Continue reading →

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Virginia Bates: The Lives and Loves of a National Treasure

Posted on December 22, 2010 by londoninsight

A conversation with Virginia Bates, owner of the famous boutique ‘Virginia’ on Portland Road, London. Continue reading →

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An evening of Burlesque with Emerald Fontaine and Tallulah Tempest

Posted on November 12, 2010 by londoninsight

A London experience of burlesque with Emerald Fontaine and Tallulah Tempest at the Fox on Halloween night. Continue reading →

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Fleur De Guerre: a life in vintage

Posted on September 29, 2010 by londoninsight

Taking tips from Fleur De Guerre, a 1940’s pin-up girl, on how to maintain your inner goddess. Continue reading →

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