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Artwork by Laura Ortiz Vega as photographed by Chris Osburn

London Art Fair 2010

Artwork by Laura Ortiz Vega as photographed by Chris Osburn Now in its 22nd year, the London Art Fair at at the Business Design Centre near Angel Station opens to the public tomorrow and runs until Sunday the 17th. Certainly more subdued than the mega-show …

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The Saturday Strangeness

136. Angels over London Angels are without doubt some of the most harmonious mythical figures.These symbols of hope however appear to be more than just iconic archetypes, as many witnesses have recorded encounters with such winged wonders throughout the history of the capital. On 8th …

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Preview: Double Word Whammy @ The Old Red Lion

In our experience of the many Edinburgh Festival previews that overwhelm any venue going across London in the spring, we’ve learnt that coming up with a title is as important as writing the thing itself. For this reason we’re already smitten with Ross Sutherland’s Three …

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Preview: Puppet Grinder Cabaret

The shapes thrown by the dancing milkshake straw were truly impressive. It glided, it soared, it did back flips and it did high kicks. In fact, its moves were nothing short of majestic. We knew that straws were flexible and fun – a drink with …

Photography courtesy of Frae

Review: Frae Organic Frozen Yogurt

Photography courtesy of Frae All the pieces fit nicely together at Frae Organic Frozen Yogurt in Camden Passage near Angel:  healthy, carefully carefully crafted organic recipe, clean, bright and friendly atmosphere, and biodegradable recycled packaging. With a product free from artificial powders, natural flavour literally …

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Free Tonight?

Fancy getting up close with the man from UNKLE? James Lavelle who normally fills huge tents at festivals and massive clubs will be playing tonight at The Old Queen’s Head on Essex Road. Usually packed to the rafters, we’re sure tonight will be busier than …

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Angel’s Woolworths to Waitrose Fairy Tale

It’s either a sign of Islington advancing or people getting priced out of their homes, depending on how you want to look at it. The Woolworths at Angel has been bought by the slightly posher Waitrose, with the change-over of shops to be complete by …

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Monday Miscellanea

This Week In London’s History Monday – 17th March 1984: The Boat Race is postponed after the Cambridge boat crashes into a moored barge less than an hour before the race’s scheduled start. Tuesday – 18th March 1496: Mary Tudor is born at Richmond Palace. …