Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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TV presenter Ben Fogle and Olympic oarsman James Cracknell tell of their televised race to the Antarctic, On Thin Ice, at a special event, part of the Book Now Literature Festival which takes place throughout November in various venues in Richmond. Given the gruelling journey in sub zero temperatures, battling frostbite and surviving on a couple of hours of snatched sleep, it was no surprise that tempers became frayed and judgement impaired. Ironically, given his uncomprising determination, it was Cracknell who looked like he wasn't going to make it across the finish line. Finally they finished - only to find the Norwegians had got there first. Still, it makes for a good story, one that they've made into a book and will be talking through at this event at York House. Not content with sitting still, Ben and James's current challenge is a 450-mile rickshaw cycle from Edinburgh to London.About York House
York House in Richmond is a fine 17th century building, with a fascinating history, set in beautiful grounds on the banks of the Thames. Rooms available for hire within York House include Clarendon Hall, a large space which can be used for weddings holding 320 people seated theatre style and 200 people for a formal dinner. More about York House
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Richmond Hill Richmond-upon-Thames Surrey, TW10 | 28 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 20th February and Monday 27th February 2012 - 1.30pm-3.30pm
Ham House & Garden, Ham Street, Ham, TW10 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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Ham House & Garden, Ham Street, Ham, TW10 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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London > Events > Comedy Dates: Saturday 18th February 2012 - 8.35pm
The Turk's Head, Winchester Road, St Margaret's, TW1 | 14 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Observational humour from Mark Maier, plus Pierre Hollins, Stefano Paolini and Steve Carlin....More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
24-26 High Street, KT1 | 2.8 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The Rose Theatre, Kingston is an 850 seat venue ideally suited to Shakespeare which opened in 2008 in the centre of Kingston Upon Thames. The design ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 | 14 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat Comedy Club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Winchester Road, St Margaret's, TW1 | 14 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat comedy club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Richmond Road, TW1 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Set between ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Ham Street, Ham, TW10 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Perched on the edge of the River Thames, this 17th-century Stuart mansion combines extensive formal gardens with a lavish interior that belies the house's ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
322 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 | 18 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
All Richmond mums know and love the Pottery Cafe - it's practically a rite of passage for new mums to take their ...More
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
56 King Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 6 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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371 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 20 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Spending most of our time in pubs swilling foreign lager pushed by multi-national breweries, the British nation has turned their back on their home-grown beer. Often ...More
London > Shopping > Books
19 King Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | 27 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
A charming bookshop specialising in children's books, the Lion & Unicorn makes reading fun for kids. There's a real sense of community; they regularly run reader ...More
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
48 King Street, TW1 | 6 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Highly recommended by Twickenham residents, this delightful deli stocks a huge array of delicious produce including cheese, charcuterie, olives, jams, chutneys, sauces, oil and vinegar, ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
6 Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Ma Cuisine is a model of simple sophistication. Fresh ingredients and traditional French recipes are handled simply and satisfying with no homage paid to the latest ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
43 Crown Road, TW1 | 11 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 4.3 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The Artists Theatre School provides Saturday drama workshops at Ealing Studios run by working actors for students in age groups from 5 years to adult. Fees ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 4.4 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, W12 | 5.1 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety of topics ...More
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office, Holly Lodge, TW10 | 1.9 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Only 30 minutes or so from central London, Richmond Park is English countryside as you might imagine it depicted in a glossily illustrated Robin Hood story: ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Ham Street, Ham, TW10 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
These extensive formal and historic gardens perched on the edge of the River Thames are attached to the 17th century Stuart mansion Ham House. In 1626 ...More
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Rugby Road, Twickenham, TW1 | 20 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The home of English rugby at Twickenham is England's second largest stadium (after Wembley Stadium), with steeply banked stands that create an impressive roar when an ...More
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10 West Temple Sheen, SW14 | 2.3 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Paul Merrett, Michelin star chef and presenter of BBC 2's 'Ever Wondered About Food' and author of 'Using the Plot Tales of an Allotment Chef' owns ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 3 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
With probably one of the most idyllic settings of any of London's pubs, the White Swan is well worth a visit if you're in this neck ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 3.1 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The smallest of four pubs on Kew Green, The Greyhound closed down in 2009 amid fears for its future. Now back open and with its former ...More
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London > Nightlife > Bars
45A Goldhawk Road, W12 | 5.7 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Where the Bush Bar and Grill used to be - down a dingy alley off Goldhawk Road - we now have the Green Room. Gone is ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
184 Uxbridge Road, W12 | 5.9 miles from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Bluejay is a very unusual find on this part of the Uxbridge Road, a classy jazz club with a sleek interior, lounge atmosphere and a smart ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 5 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
Orleans House Gallery is sited in a picturesque woodland garden by the Thames at Twickenham. The gallery hosts a lively programme of temporary exhibitions while the adjacent ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Richmond Road, TW1 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
The waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Set between ...More
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Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 | 10 minutes from Ben Fogle and James Cracknell
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