Category Archives: People

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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A puff and a pint with the Handlebar Club

Posted on May 14, 2011 by londoninsight

A highly enjoyable evening with the distinguished Handlebar Club at the Windsor Castle Pub, Crawford Place, London. Continue reading →

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The Royal Wedding: the big day

Posted on May 4, 2011 by londoninsight

The Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William from outside Buckingham Palace. Continue reading →

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Pearly King Jim and friends at the London Marathon

Posted on April 21, 2011 by londoninsight

Supporting Pearly King Jim and his Pearly friends in aid of UK Homes 4 Heroes at the 2011 London Marathon 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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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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It’s time for tea with Johnny Vercoutre

Posted on October 27, 2010 by londoninsight

Step back into the 1940’s and enjoy some good old fashioned tea and cake with the dashing dandy, Johnny Vercoutre. 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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The Pothole Gardener: a guide to guerilla gardening

Posted on August 24, 2010 by londoninsight

I follow Steve. the ‘pothole gardener’ around Shoreditch one Sunday, where he teaches me a whole new side to gardening. Continue reading →

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Life on London’s Canals – a guide to blissful living by Zoe & Matt

Posted on August 10, 2010 by londoninsight

My friends Matt & Zoe show me the art to blissful living on London’s canals. Continue reading →

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