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Far East Hackney: The Marshes and The Wick

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here. And so, we fling ourselves towards the far eastern reaches of the Borough of Hackney. This is not one neatly contained neighbourhood,…

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A Guide to Clerkenwell: London’s Layers of History and Design

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sites, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Clerkenwell and Bunhill occupy an…

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Shoreditch and Hoxton: Cool Streets, Great Eats and Late Nights

This post on Shoreditch is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sights, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Shoreditch has been…

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Dalston Unfiltered: The Pulse of East London

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sights, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Let’s be honest: Dalston High…

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The Ultimate Guide to London Neighbourhoods

London is often described as a city of villages. Each neighbourhood has its own high streets, green spaces, restaurants, architecture and local rhythm, while the boundaries between them are rarely as clear as a map might suggest. Having lived in London for many years,…

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Where North Meets East: A Local Guide to Stoke Newington

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sights, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Stoke Newington is one of…

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Clapton and Hackney Downs: Hackney’s Cool Kids on the Block

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sites, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Clapton and Hackney Downs…

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A Guide to the Heart of Hackney: London’s Chic, Hipster Hub

This post is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sites, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about.  Ah, my beloved Hackney. It’s…