Established in 1853, Maggs Bros. Ltd., is one of the world's oldest and largest dealers in antiquarian, first edition, autograph and rare books. Books are divided into six useful categories: Continental, Early British, Military & Naval, Modern, Natural History and Travel Books and there are close to 16,000 titles in their online catalogue at www.maggs.com.
Heywood Hill, run by John de Falbe, sells old, new and antiquarian books, specialising in literature, history, architecture, biography, travel and a well-stocked children's department. ...More
This pop-up Phaidon book store in Piccadilly, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts, opened on Saturday 29th August and is due to remain until Christmas ... More
Glamorous hairdresser with heavyweight celebrity clientele. Clarke is reputed to be a style leader and makes regular appearances on UK television. A cut by the ... More
In business for almost three centuries, and jeweler to the British crown for 150 years, Garrard occupies a unique place in British history. Their flagship ...More
Typically for this aristocratic part of town, a discreet entrance leads to a thoroughly luxurious interior. Muted colours and marble floors give the sense of ... More
Something of an unconventional choice for the Royal Academy of Arts, this major exhibition takes you on a 'journey' through the works of Anish Kapoor ...More
Wild Thing is a wonderful exhibition of sculptures, drawings and pastels at the Royal Academy of Arts from three well known early 20th century sculptors; ...More
Best known for its annual televised Christmas lectures, the RI is one of Britain's most famous science institutions and the place where famous scientists such ... More
Alan Cristea Gallery is the largest publisher and dealer of artists' prints and editions in Europe. Set up by Alan Cristea, who brings with him ...More
Benares is among the very best Indians in town. The restaurant opened with some fanfare, a head chef recruited from Tamarind and interior decoration worthy ... More
Cordwainers, specialists in leather, accessories and footwear, have now merged with the London College of Fashion. Among the very best specialist textile and fashion courses ...More
The London College of Fashion is the largest of the various institutions offering Fashion courses, and the one which provides most options for study. Postgraduates ... More
Shepherd’s Market has been a discreet hub of the illicit trade, even before Jeffrey Archer and Monica Coghlan were caught creeping about its passageways. Of ... More
Presided over by the outrageous, extravagant artist Michael Charalambous, Nyumba is not so much a unisex salon as a place of rest and relaxation, boasting ... More
Famous for its famous owner, the Punch Bowl became a celebrity hang-out when Guy Ritchie split up with Madonna. The director of 'Lock, Stock' could ...More
Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern ... More
A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where ... More
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Established in 1853, Maggs Bros. Ltd., is one of the world's oldest and largest dealers in antiquarian, first edition, autograph and rare books. Books are divided into six useful categories: Continental, Early British, Military & Naval, Modern, Natural History and Travel Books and there are close to 16,000 titles in their online catalogue at www.maggs.com.
