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How St James's went from London's 'receptacle for offal and cinders' to its prettiest little city centre village
Carla Passino takes a look at St James's, the part of London that is truly 'regal by design'.
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A beautiful houseboat for sale on the Thames, where royalty and pop stars have rubbed shoulders
Living on a houseboat on the Thames is an unbeatably romantic option for those who love life on the water, as this boat moored in Wandsworth shows.
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Chiswick life: Beautiful homes, art and elephant-shaped topiary in leafy West London
Royalty, rockstars and a rose or two have all called the leafy district of Chiswick home. Carla Passino delves into what gives it its charm.
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Three fine flats under £1m for sale in south-west London
James Fisher takes his pick of three of the nicest flats currently on the market.
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A lovely Art Deco apartment that was once the home of a genuine rags-to-riches star, plucked from London's bombed-out streets
The Chelsea flat once owned by the actor Harry Fowler has come up for sale.
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A beautiful home with views of an even greater one in the form of Hampton Court Palace
A view of nature can be a selling point for a house, so why not a view of a man-made glory? James Fisher takes a look at a lovely house for sale just over the walls of Hampton Court.
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A church converted into flats where Gothic windows and stained glass meet LED lighting and bespoke fittings
This clever conversion of a North London church has left original beams, windows and columns in place wherever possible.
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The best and worst of London's bridges, from the sheer elegance of Albert Bridge to the utilitarian solidity of Wandsworth
London's bridges are integral to an appreciation of the character of the city, as well as being great feats of architecture and engineering. Jack Watkins takes a look.
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Five grand homes on the market in London's smartest postcodes, as seen in Country Life
Truly impressive houses, penthouses and apartments in SW1, SW3 and SW7.
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The real story of Belgravia: Angry mobs, the 'Bloody Bridge', and London's most beautiful garden squares
Belgravia is the name on every Londoner’s lips, thanks to Julian Fellowes’s recent TV series of the same name. Carla Passino delves into the affluent district’s history.
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Oxford Street: How a Roman road evolved via public hangings into the most famous street of shops on the planet
To coincide with the publication of a definitive new study of Britain’s most famous retail destination, Andrew Saint looks at the history of London’s Oxford Street.
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Knightsbridge life: From a hotbed of taverns and thieves to one of the poshest parts of London
Today, Knightsbridge is home and host to the glamorous, but it wasn't always quite that way, finds Carla Passino.
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The Kimpton Fitzroy: A dog-friendly London luxury hotel whose architect created the First Class dining room on the Titanic
The Kimpton Fitzroy is a central London hotel full of history that's perfect for an opulent weekend in the Big Smoke. Kathryn Bradley-Hole paid a visit.
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A converted university building becomes a Hampstead mansion, with a price tag to match
The Chapel at the Hampstead Estate is a gorgeous restoration project, completed to the highest standard. Alexandra Fraser takes a look inside.
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'We're not here to judge... if people need us, we come': How the RNLI London crews keep residents, tourists and even dogs safe from the Thames
The RNLI's two busiest lifeboat stations aren't on the coast: they're the Tower and Chiswick lifeboat crews who keep people safe on the Thames in Central London. Katy Birchall reports.
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Shoreditch life: How a little-loved corner of London became a hotbed of art, culture and £5m loft apartments
Shoreditch's incredible transformation over the last two or three decades has turned a little-loved part of London into a world-famous centre of modern culture. Carla Passino finds out more.
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Bar Douro restaurant review: Small plates and massive flavours in a spot which marries convenience and excellence
The restaurants around Waterloo station and London's South Bank are all easy places to meet with friends, but some are striving to be a little more than that, as Samuel Goldsmith discovered on a visit to Bar Douro.
