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Londonist Live: Nile Grace the Underworld

(Note: In honour of the marvellously courteous tone of the sign posted by Nile’s management regarding the most impolite practice, which sadly has of late been observed at several music-clubs and other live performances, namely that of STAGE-DIVING, an editorial decision has been taken to …

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Nature-ist: St. Andrew’s Gardens

What is it? The least distinguished of Bloomsbury’s old burial grounds. An inscription shows it was converted for public recreation in 1885 and opened by Lady John Manners, one of Disraeli’s social set. It’s opposite the London Welsh Centre, so perhaps it should be St. …

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Review: Factory Hamlet

You might be planning to avoid Regent Street this afternoon for its “Great British Experience” of a Festival, but we must entreat you to get down to the depths of Oxford Circus with all haste for the soon-to-be-legendary performance of the Factory Hamlet that is …

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Nature-ist: Camley Street Natural Park

What is it? Walking down a rail-side industrial backstreet, an ornate wrought iron entrance with busy events and wildlife sightings boards assures passers-by that this is no ordinary green patch. Within lie a shoebox wetland, a wildflower meadow and mixed woodlands, attracting avian, mammalian, amphibious …