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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.

Nailed It! Where to Find London’s Best Nail Salons

Looking for the best London nail salons? You’re in luck. From nail bars with prosecco on tap (yes please) to CBD-infused manicures and all-natural focused products, there are plenty of brilliant nail salons in London where you can book yourself in for a pamper. Whether you want a simple polish or like to go bold …

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The London Lates Shaking Up the Capital This Autumn

Ready to party it up in the capital? To celebrate the return of London’s nightlife, London Lates will be introducing a new series of events that are sure to make up for the last 18 months – let’s be real, we’re all ready to forget those. These events are part of the Mayor of London’s …

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Get Your Skates on for the Return of Skate at Somerset House

After festivities were dampened somewhat last year, Skate at Somerset House is partnering up with Moët & Chandon to bring one of Covent Garden’s highly anticipated events back with a bang for 2021. There’s a reason this is one of London’s favourite ice rinks. Skate sees Somerset House transform into a magical Christmas playground with …

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Cheyne Walk: A Jaunt Along Chelsea’s Star-Studded Street

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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A Festival Dedicated to Inspiring Stories is Coming to London and You Won’t Want to Miss It

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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The Hidden Secrets of The Trafalgar Square Lions

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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Camden Inspire: The Free Street Festival You Don’t Want to Miss

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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Electric Shuffle Has Opened in London Bridge (And It’s Pretty Awesome)

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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Discover London’s Roman Past: Billingsgate Roman House and Baths Have Reopened

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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