The Evening Standard had a painful article a few days ago on Edgware Road Underground station. Painful because it's very, very true. Edgware Road station is outside the Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, but likely to be frequented by anyone travelling to or from it. On the Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines,…
Well, you really do learn something new every day! Reading up on background information for the earlier post about the restoration of Leighton House, I came across a webpage which mentioned that the videos of two 80s classics - Gold by Spandau Ballet and Golden Brown by The Stranglers - were partially filmed at Leighton…
Yesterday's Guardian had a great double-page spread on Leighton House (12 Holland Park Road, W14) and its ongoing restoration. Originally built in the 19th century to designs by architect George Aitchison as a home for Lord Leighton, a painter and sculptor, it was extended considerably over the next few decades. The article talks about of…
For those looking for a new drinking establishment near to Notting Hill (hey, we've all got to get out of the area sometimes), why not head over to Traffic? Located in South Kensington in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Kensington, this new cocktail bar opens tomorrow evening, Friday 27th November 2009. Serving a wide variety of…