London Archives | Journeedia
Of book vendor Gareth and his stall at London’s South Bank
May 17, 2015 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
Queen’s Walk on South Bank from Westminster Bridge in the west to the Blackfriars Bridge in the east is home to a culture of its own with street artists, musicians, skateboarders, icemen, and clowns. People are enjoying their time walking … Read More
Of a rare record shop in rocking London
April 19, 2015 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
You instantly start browsing through record crates and racks, flipping from one record to the next, stopping at the occasional sleeve to check it out. With the sounds of Ju Man from Gary Bartz or Surfin’ Bird by the Ramones … Read More
Of scary London Bridge Experience in the bustling capital
March 22, 2015 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
“My father was a scene manager for a science museum,” tells James Kislingbury. “So I have always been brought up with museums around me and going to the science museum and doing things that I should not have been doing … Read More
Discover Jumi Cheese at London’s busy Borough Market
January 26, 2015 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
With so many different smells of fish, fresh bread or spices, and sights of colourful fruits and tempting sweets and pastries it is hard to decide where to turn to first, at which stall to make a stop and have … Read More
Of homemade Swiss cheese at London’s busy Borough Market
January 25, 2015 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
With so many different smells of fish, fresh bread or spices, and sights of colourful fruits and tempting sweets and pastries it is hard to decide where to turn to first, at which stall to make a stop and have … Read More
Of imperturbable Yeoman Warders in London’s old Tower
November 15, 2014 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
A light drizzle has been the constant companion throughout the morning and you cannot help but feel an unwelcome chilliness slowly seeping through your coat and boots – and still you find yourself part of a long queue, eager to … Read More
Discover Twinings’ famous tea shop in London
October 26, 2014 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
In 1662 Catharine of Braganza brought it with her dowry to Britain. Almost 200 years later, Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, developed its consumption into a social event and today it is so tightly connected to British culture that one … Read More
Of a vivid Twinings’ tea ambassador in London’s historic coffee house
October 25, 2014 | Eliana Gramer | Larissa Peifer
In 1662 Catharine of Braganza brought it with her dowry to Britain. Almost 200 years later, Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, developed its consumption into a social event and today it is so tightly connected to British culture that one … Read More
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