Stationery, homewares and a few clothes. All simple classics.

London has plenty of beautiful cemeteries. Brompton is one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ and has many interesting tombs. It was also an inspiration of names for Beatrix Potter and the resting place of Emmeline Pankhurst.

It’s coming up to Christmas and if you’re like me, i.e. like to avoid the hustle and bustle of a jam packed Oxford Street to find that perfect item for that special someone why not check out Folk Clothing which is tucked away close to Central St. Martin’s near Southampton Row and surrounded by some really interesting shops including the People’s Supermarket.

A perfect place for any occasion - or no occasion at all - every table feels like the best one.

The best live jazz band I ever heard was at a packed out night in Brilliant Corners. I was happy to be squashed.