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  1. Cake Heaven at the Peggy Porschen Parlour

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    Peggy Porschen

    Peggy Porschen is a cake designer extraordinaire, whose creations are so stunningly beautiful and elegant, it’s almost a shame to eat them! Known as the Baker to the Stars, she has created bespoke cakes for A list celebrities such as Madonna, Stella McCartney, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss. The Parlour, with its utterly charming, feminine decor, serving cupcakes and layer cakes, is one of the best tearooms in London.

  3. Tea House Theatre - Taking Refreshments in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

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    Tea House Theatre

    The Tea House Theatre has quickly become one of my favourite tea rooms in London with a well deserved reputation for its delicious home baked cakes. The cakes are displayed on various tables round the cafe rather than at a central counter which compliments its charming and relaxed character.

  4. Celebrating John Lewis’ 150th Anniversary in Style – Roof Garden and Exhibition

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    John Lewis - Roof Garden

    John Lewis opened his first store at 132 Oxford Street, London on 2nd May 1864. In celebration of the store’s 150th anniversary the roof garden and a special exhibition are open to the public from Saturday 3rd May 2014. 

  7. Encyclopedia Galactica - A Fabulous Synthesis of Art and Science at GV Art

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    GV Art - Micro Macro and Myriad by Katharine Dowson

      Micro Macro (front) and Myriad (rear) by Katharine Dowson

    Chiltern Street has an amazing eclectic mix of shops ranging from luxury independent boutiques to the very practical Websters Hardware store. With the recent opening of the Chiltern Firehouse, the Evening Standard is calling it one of London’s top hotspots. GV Art, a contemporary gallery with an art and science focus, is one of my favourite places on the street to visit. Encyclopedia Galactica, their current exhibition, is on till 17 April 2014.

  8. Rotherhithe to Tower Bridge - A Walk Along the Thames Pathway Part 1

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    Rotherhithe

    Rotherhithe, on the south bank of the River Thames, has managed to retain a charming village atmosphere and it is from here I started my walk along the Thames Path. In Part One of this two part blog post I explore Rotherhithe’s delightful historic centre before continuing my journey along the waterfront to Tower Bridge.