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Review: Walking With Dogs: A Wonderland Special

Some stories are breathtaking in their frankness

Film

Review: London Film Festival

For the discerning film fan, October brings the BFI London Film Festival, now in its 56th year. Kicking off proceedings last week was the stop-motion …

Art

Community Pinboard: More Relaunches & A Dose of Art Too

1. The Rebirth Of What? As the race to attract the, er, post-Soho House pound quickens, two major landmarks are set to be reinvented in …

History

How did the ‘King Of The Hippies’ shack up in Gospel Oak?

Sid Rawle often dressed in flowing robes or monk outfits – and nabbed a prime spot on Vicars Road too

Music

Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Gabby Young, 28, Singer-songwriter

‘It took me seven times to pass my driving test and I’m allergic to alcohol’

Art

Community Pinboard: 7 Tips To Beat The Seasonal Blues

1. Try Life Drawing in a Beautiful Space. Yes, the new show at Zabludowicz Collection is now open for business. T Rooms is artist Matthew …

Music

Review: King Charles, KOKO

On the way to one gig on Thursday, I heard about another, an impromptu, secret affair on the high street. The king of crooning, Tom …

Wednesday Picture

Hitch a Ride through John Betjeman’s Kentish Town

‘I can remember the horse tram, open on top, and I longed to clutch one of those bobbles that hung down temptingly from the plane trees’

Art

Free Weekend? Explore Hackney Wick

Kentishtowners are blessed when it comes to some of the best travel connections in London. East, south, north, west – a piece of the proverbial. …

Culture

Review: London Open House Weekend

Last weekend saw an army of architects take over the streets of London. It was the 20th annual London Open House, which unlocks over 700 …

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