The Elegance of Ellenborough Park
A two-hour train journey from Paddington to Cheltenham Spa, followed by a short taxi ride is the magnificent five-star Ellenborough…
The Elegance of Ellenborough Park
A two-hour train journey from Paddington to Cheltenham Spa, followed by a short taxi ride is the magnificent five-star Ellenborough…
Spa of the Month: Lefay Dolomiti
It’s not usual these days to get excited about travelling to your destination – the schlepp to the airport, not…
In the Footsteps of Rubens
In 1608, after eight years living in Rome, the Flemish painter and diplomat Peter Paul Rubens returned to Flanders and…
Jane Eyre at Sadler’s Wells
Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre has come at last to Sadler’s Wells. Created nine years ago by Cathy Marston, it was…
Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) is a masterful Japanese artist. Born in Edo (now Tokyo) into a samurai family, he is one…
Precipice by Robert Harris
Robert Harris has the knack of finding interesting historical individuals or events around which to build a riveting story. Their…
Jane Eyre at Sadler’s Wells
Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre has come at last to Sadler’s Wells. Created nine years ago by Cathy Marston, it was…
The Pirates of Penzance at the ENO
The first half of English National Opera’s winter season has come to a close (it’s back in January) with The…
Playhouse Creatures at Theatre Royal Bath
When I discovered that the majestic Anna Chancellor (Four Weddings and a Funeral) was to star in the restoration comedy…
Hithe + Seek
Bars that come complete with punning names are often not out the top drawer (in my opinion, the only places…
3 Gorges, Fitzrovia
Whenever Larry and I assemble for a review, it’s a very solemn, serious affair. The conversation is weighty, the photographs…
3 Gorges, Fitzrovia
Whenever Larry and I assemble for a review, it’s a very solemn, serious affair. The conversation is weighty, the photographs…
Templeton Garden, Earl’s Court
When looking for a peaceful hotel in London, Earl’s Court – with its bustling tube station and accompanying shops and…
Templeton Garden, Earl’s Court
When looking for a peaceful hotel in London, Earl’s Court – with its bustling tube station and accompanying shops and…