Though it does not have quite the same kudos as Lord's, The Brit Oval is in many ways a nicer place to watch a day's cricket. Test matches against the West Indies and teams from the Indian subcontinent are particularly atmospheric, with South London's large ethnic minority populations turning out in force to support their heroes. It is also the home of Surrey CCC and supports a busy programme of fixtures throughout the summer.
While Lords is the spiritual home of English cricket, it is The Oval (offically The Brit Insurance Oval), home of Surrey County Cricket Club, that ...More
Kennington Park lies between Kennington Park Road and St Agnes Place. First opened in 1854, it was previously called 'Kennington Common', and until 1800 was ...More
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Lambeth, and Stockwell in particular, has nearly 30,000 Portuguese ex-pat residents. To get a piece of Mediterranean atmosphere without paying for a plane ticket, either ...More
London's biggest and best gay venue, Fire hosts a cluster of different club nights including more and more straight-friendly one-off parties over the weekends. Newly ...More
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