London Folklore: Dryad, N4
Halfway to Highgate, the abandoned railway line cuts through the high ground of Crouch End and is suddenly a valley cosseted on all sides by towering
Fried Chicken is the Fuel of Tottenham
But Chicken Town seems to be something else; a new breed of start-up, the brain child of so-called ‘social-entrepreneurs’. Not only is it arguably
Beneath the Barnet: The Cultural Significance of Hair
We associate others with their hair. Just try to imagine Anna Wintour with anything other than that bob, or Boris Johnson with a mousey side-parting.
Going Slow: The Slow Movement
Why has the Slow Movement struck a chord with so many? US research shows that we have, on average, five hours more free time per week than we did thir
Public Warning: Who Wants to be a Millennial Heir?
According to a recent survey from the Liaison of Incredibly Esoteric Statistics (LIES), millennials are the biggest drain on our society, responsible
Owning Art: LUMAS Galleries & The New Collector
A trot down South Molton street will bring you to the London store. Distilled, the LUMAS concept is simple enough; they offer high quality art photogr
Speakeasy to Snack: Brief History of the Sandwich
The sandwich as we know it - name and all - only emerged in the 18th century. The story of its invention goes like this: John Montagu, 4th Earl of San
Towpath Closed: Crossrail Coming
I’m meeting my friend, Adam Scovell, for the second leg of a walk along London’s waterways. My aim has always been to show Adam an area of signifi
The Curious World of Productivity Apps
I’m typing. If I stop typing for more than five seconds, everything I’ve written will be deleted. If I pause for just a moment, the text will star
The Ear Takes Notes: on Music and Memory
Music is a kind of magic. Occasionally it works like a time machine, transporting you back to special moments or places in your past. At times, music