Wood-floored shop with a museum-like vibe selling vintage men's fashions, footwear and accessories.

THE place for birthday presents and bookcases (mine was 50p).

Truly independent and informed programming twinned with a beautiful Art Deco façade makes the Rio a genuinely unique and unpretentious cinema. A stalwart of Kingsland High Street the Rio’s single screen shows new releases, classic and quirky Sunday double bills and hosts special events and film festivals.

East London shop where you can find nice pieces from independent artists, nice presents or home decoration.

The thing I love most about London is the juxtaposition of urban and rural, and nowhere is this better illustrated than in Lea Valley Park. A genuine wilderness where I’ve seen everything from ponies, to a rogue Costco outlet, and all less than 20 minutes from my front door.