Five things to do in London this week
Words: India Gladstone
The end of summer and the beginning of winter can signify dark and cold days ahead and we’re all guilty of heading straight home from the office without much energy to see what the city has to offer during the week. We’re here to change your mind, though, and to introduce you to five things that you absolutely must do in London this week. No excuses for lack of inspiration, gentlemen, because we’ve done the hard work for you.
SEE
What: Winston Churchill in Photographs
Where: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE
Why: This year is the 50th anniversary of the death of Winston Churchill and to mark the event, the National Portrait Gallery have put together a collection of some of the best photographs ever taken of Winston Churchill – both seen and unseen. Whether you pop in on your lunch break or spend longer lingering over the shots over the weekend, it’s definitely worth heading here and marvelling at some of the best photographs of one of our country’s finest Prime Ministers.
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VISIT
What: Classic & Sports Car Show
Where: Alexandra Palace, Pavilion Car Park, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Why: Every gentleman understands the importance (and necessity) of a beautiful classic car and this show will bring you some of the most luxurious and sought-after cars in the world – in one of London’s most important venues. The show will draw the finest classics, most highly regarded dealers and the world’s wealthiest and most respected collectors to Alexandra Palace and not to be missed.
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WATCH
What: Spectre
Where: Cinemas everywhere
Why: Because who doesn’t want to see Daniel Craig, Omega, fast cars, amazing weapons and beautiful women in all their glory in the newest James Bond?
DRINK
What: Hawker House
Where: Canada Street, SE16 2XU
Why: Think that street food markets are strictly reserved for the summer months? Think again, as Hawker House is moving (from last winter in Dalston) to Canada Water for two levels of street food, bars and their now-famous whisky roulette. If one thing’s going to get you through dark winter evenings, it’s going to be the amazing food at Hawker House.
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EAT
What: Les 110 de Taillevent
Where: 16 Cavendish Square, W1G 9DD
Why: The highly acclaimed Les 110 de Taillevent restaurant in Paris last week opened in London’s Marylebone and is set to be one of the best French restaurants the capital has to offer. This is the perfect spot for a date with your other half and is guaranteed to make you want to hop on the Eurostar to Paris right away.
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