School of Life
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70 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1AB
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020 7833 1010
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Mon to Fri 12noon-7pm
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The School of Life offers so much more than your average shopping experience. In fact, it doesn't do it justice to label it a mere shop - it's a philosophy. The brains behind the outfit include serious writers, thinkers and influential cultural figures including Alain de Botton, 'The Idler' author Tom Hodgkinson and documentary photographer Martin Parr. The shop, which they describe as "a chemist for the mind", includes such mentally medicinal items as tomes on 'The Art of Travel' and developmental psychology. At the back is a classroom created by artist Charlotte Mann where regular evening and weekend courses take place centred on the five central themes of our lives - work, play, family, politics and love. Part shop, part classroom, wholly thought provoking.School of Life images
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July 2009
London Literature Festival Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 2nd July - 16th July 2009 Words, stories and author events are all part of the London Literature Festival, as you'd...
July 2009
London Literature Festival Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 2nd July - 16th July 2009 Words, stories and author events are all part of the London Literature Festival, as...
Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 79% off from £90
Coram Street London, WC1N | 2 minutes from School of Life
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 79% off from £90
Coram Street London, WC1N | 2 minutes from School of Life
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ...More
Hotel Russell
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 68% off from £89
Russell Square, WC1B5BE | 4 minutes from School of Life
The Hotel Russell is a huge Victorian pile with stately art deco reception rooms and luxurious accommodation. The opulent public areas have recently undergone a £20 ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 68% off from £89
Russell Square, WC1B5BE | 4 minutes from School of Life
The Hotel Russell is a huge Victorian pile with stately art deco reception rooms and luxurious accommodation. The opulent public areas have recently undergone a £20 ...More
Hilton London Euston
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 80% off from £88
17-18 Upper Woburn Place, WC1H0HT | 6 minutes from School of Life
The grand Victorian building that houses this hotel is surely one of the most impressive edifices in the Hilton chain. The location of this hotel in ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 80% off from £88
17-18 Upper Woburn Place, WC1H0HT | 6 minutes from School of Life
The grand Victorian building that houses this hotel is surely one of the most impressive edifices in the Hilton chain. The location of this hotel in ...More
The Classic Camera- The Leica Shop
London > Shopping > Specialists
2 Pied Bull Yard, off Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 11 minutes from School of Life
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London > Shopping > Specialists
2 Pied Bull Yard, off Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 11 minutes from School of Life
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James Smith & Sons
London > Shopping > Specialists
53 New Oxford Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A | 14 minutes from School of Life
James Smith & Sons is an historic Victorian family business specialising in umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. Commonly known as "the Umbrella Shop", this immaculately presented ...More
London > Shopping > Specialists
53 New Oxford Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A | 14 minutes from School of Life
James Smith & Sons is an historic Victorian family business specialising in umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. Commonly known as "the Umbrella Shop", this immaculately presented ...More
International Magic Shop
London > Shopping > Specialists
89 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 15 minutes from School of Life
Superb family-run magic shop, offering props, books and videos for magicians of all abilities. Pick a deck of cards, any deck of cards, from their mysterious ...More
London > Shopping > Specialists
89 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 15 minutes from School of Life
Superb family-run magic shop, offering props, books and videos for magicians of all abilities. Pick a deck of cards, any deck of cards, from their mysterious ...More
Gay's the Word
London > Shopping > Books
66 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | At School of Life
A broad selection of gay and lesbian interest books ranging from fiction, through biography, travel and counselling. Magazines and cards are also on offer....More
London > Shopping > Books
66 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | At School of Life
A broad selection of gay and lesbian interest books ranging from fiction, through biography, travel and counselling. Magazines and cards are also on offer....More
Alara Wholefoods
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
58 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | At School of Life
Alara Wholefoods Health shop on Marchmont Street has been recommended by one of our readers, poet Kim Morrissey, who took the trouble to write in to ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
58 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | At School of Life
Alara Wholefoods Health shop on Marchmont Street has been recommended by one of our readers, poet Kim Morrissey, who took the trouble to write in to ...More
The People's Supermarket
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
72-78 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 8 minutes from School of Life
Rumour has it that The People's Supermarket fought off Tesco this a site on Lamb's Conduit Street, one of London's most independently spirited neighbourhoods. The sight ...More
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
72-78 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 8 minutes from School of Life
Rumour has it that The People's Supermarket fought off Tesco this a site on Lamb's Conduit Street, one of London's most independently spirited neighbourhoods. The sight ...More
Just Do It
London > Events > Film Events Dates: Sunday 12th February 2012 - 11am
Renoir Cinema, Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
Documentary examining the men and women, who risk arrest to promote their messages about the environment. For over a year, the filmmaker was granted unprecedented access ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: Sunday 12th February 2012 - 11am
Renoir Cinema, Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
Documentary examining the men and women, who risk arrest to promote their messages about the environment. For over a year, the filmmaker was granted unprecedented access ...More
Malcolm X
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | 10 minutes from School of Life
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 10th February - 16th February 2012
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | 10 minutes from School of Life
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Zubin Kanga
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 8pm
Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 | 15 minutes from School of Life
The pianist performs Rolf Hind's Towers Of Silence, Claudia Molitor's Tango, David Gorton's Orfordness, a new work by Michael Finnissy and Alex Pozniak's Interventions....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 8pm
Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 | 15 minutes from School of Life
The pianist performs Rolf Hind's Towers Of Silence, Claudia Molitor's Tango, David Gorton's Orfordness, a new work by Michael Finnissy and Alex Pozniak's Interventions....More
Renoir Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
Almost invisible in the ridiculous 1960s sci-fi architecture of the Brunswick Centre, the two-screen arthouse Renoir Cinema is a firm favourite with London's film buffs. It ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
Almost invisible in the ridiculous 1960s sci-fi architecture of the Brunswick Centre, the two-screen arthouse Renoir Cinema is a firm favourite with London's film buffs. It ...More
The Horse Hospital
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from School of Life
As the name suggests, The Horse Hospital wasn't always the modern arts venue it is today. Once home to sick and injured horses - many references ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from School of Life
As the name suggests, The Horse Hospital wasn't always the modern arts venue it is today. Once home to sick and injured horses - many references ...More
Bloomsbury Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 8 minutes from School of Life
Owned and part-funded by University College London, the Bloomsbury was completed in 1968 on the site of a bomb-damaged church. The years have not been kind ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 8 minutes from School of Life
Owned and part-funded by University College London, the Bloomsbury was completed in 1968 on the site of a bomb-damaged church. The years have not been kind ...More
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Sights and Attractions near School of Life
The best museums, galleries, attractions near School of Life
The Foundling Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
St Pancras Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 6 minutes from School of Life
Completed in 1822, St Pancras Church was the most expensive church to be constructed since St Paul's was rebuilt after the Great Fire. This Greek Revival ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 6 minutes from School of Life
Completed in 1822, St Pancras Church was the most expensive church to be constructed since St Paul's was rebuilt after the Great Fire. This Greek Revival ...More
Coram's Fields
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
93 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from School of Life
Coram's Fields is a special place for children where adults are allowed in only if accompanied by a child. Tucked away in the city centre it ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
93 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from School of Life
Coram's Fields is a special place for children where adults are allowed in only if accompanied by a child. Tucked away in the city centre it ...More
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Restaurants near School of Life
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North Sea Fish Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
7 Leigh Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 2 minutes from School of Life
Fish & Chips ...More
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
7 Leigh Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 2 minutes from School of Life
Fish & Chips ...More
Yo! Sushi
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from School of Life
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ...More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from School of Life
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ...More
Giraffe
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
19-21, Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from School of Life
The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours and big portions too. ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
19-21, Brunswick Centre, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 2 minutes from School of Life
The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours and big portions too. ...More
The Place
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 5 minutes from School of Life
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 5 minutes from School of Life
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 6 minutes from School of Life
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 6 minutes from School of Life
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ...More
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London > Education > Evening Classes
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 6 minutes from School of Life
Evening classes in dozens of European and African languages. SOAS is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 6 minutes from School of Life
Evening classes in dozens of European and African languages. SOAS is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. ...More
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Leisure near School of Life
School of Life gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Dolphin Swimming Club
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 7 minutes from School of Life
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 7 minutes from School of Life
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More
All Star Lanes, Bloomsbury
London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 10 minutes from School of Life
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 10 minutes from School of Life
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ...More
Fitzroy Square Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 14 minutes from School of Life
Fitzroy Square is one of London's finest squares and the only London square designed by Robert Adam. It is named after Charles Fitzroy, 4th Duke of ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 14 minutes from School of Life
Fitzroy Square is one of London's finest squares and the only London square designed by Robert Adam. It is named after Charles Fitzroy, 4th Duke of ...More
Queens Larder Restaurant & Pub
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from School of Life
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from School of Life
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Duke (of York)
London > Nightlife > Pubs
7 Roger Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 10 minutes from School of Life
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
7 Roger Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 10 minutes from School of Life
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The Easton
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
22 Easton Street, Clerkenwell, London WC1X0DS | 14 minutes from School of Life
Freezing cold and slightly wet, we took shelter in this welcoming pub for a bite to eat... but they practically had to roll us out of ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
22 Easton Street, Clerkenwell, London WC1X0DS | 14 minutes from School of Life
Freezing cold and slightly wet, we took shelter in this welcoming pub for a bite to eat... but they practically had to roll us out of ...More
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Nightlife near School of Life
School of Life clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Perseverance
London > Nightlife > Bars
63 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 8 minutes from School of Life
Formerly run by Billy Drew (who has opened The Chippy in Soho), The Perseverance in Lamb's Conduit Street re-opened in April 2007 under new management. It's ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
63 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 8 minutes from School of Life
Formerly run by Billy Drew (who has opened The Chippy in Soho), The Perseverance in Lamb's Conduit Street re-opened in April 2007 under new management. It's ...More
The Big Chill House
London > Nightlife > Bars
257-259 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 10 minutes from School of Life
From the outside, The Big Chill House building looks spectacular, a floodlit white townhouse that puts the grimy environs of King's Cross to shame. The interior ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
257-259 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 10 minutes from School of Life
From the outside, The Big Chill House building looks spectacular, a floodlit white townhouse that puts the grimy environs of King's Cross to shame. The interior ...More
Scala
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, King's Cross, London N1 | 10 minutes from School of Life
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, King's Cross, London N1 | 10 minutes from School of Life
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The ...More
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Meeting venue hire near School of Life
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near School of Life.
BMA House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 minutes from School of Life
Conference, wedding, banqueting, outdoor facilities....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 minutes from School of Life
Conference, wedding, banqueting, outdoor facilities....More
The Foundling Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from School of Life
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
British Library Conference Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
British Library, 96 Euston Road, Euston, King's Cross, London NW1 | 8 minutes from School of Life
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London > Business > Venue Hire
British Library, 96 Euston Road, Euston, King's Cross, London NW1 | 8 minutes from School of Life
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What's On Today Near School Of Life A Hankering After Ghosts: Charles Dickens And The Supernatural Exhibitions | Until 4th March 2012 British Library 8 minutes walk from School Of Life An exploration into how Charles Dickens used supernatural themes in his works, within the context of philosophical and scientific debates ...More Charles Dickens Museum Reading Group Exhibitions | Until 19th July 2012 Charles Dickens Museum 9 minutes walk from School Of Life If you're a fan of the great literary genius Charles Dickens and love nothing more than a good natter over ...More Dickensian London Walk Tours | Until 4th April 2012 Charles Dickens Museum 9 minutes walk from School Of Life The great Victorian novelist celebrates his bicentennial year in 2012, so it's no surprise that the people at Charles Dickens ...More  Mine to Medals Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 British Museum 10 minutes walk from School Of Life For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite ...More Landscape, Heroes And Folktales: German Romantic Prints and Drawings Exhibitions | Until 8th April 2012 British Museum 10 minutes walk from School Of Life More than 1000 prints and drawings from the 18th and 19th centuries by artists including Caspar David Friedrich, Philipp Otto ...More  Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam Exhibitions | Until 15th April 2012 British Museum 10 minutes walk from School Of Life One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim ...More Grayson Perry: The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman Exhibitions | Until 26th February 2012 British Museum 10 minutes walk from School Of Life Vases, tapestries and a richly decorated cast iron coffin-ship by the Turner Prize-winning artist are showcased alongside objects from the ...More Arabian Encounters Kids Events | Until 17th February 2012 British Museum 10 minutes walk from School Of Life Activities based on the cultures of the region....More Timothy Soar: Faces Of British Architecture Exhibitions | Until 29th February 2012 The Building Centre 11 minutes walk from School Of Life Photographic portraits of established and influential architects, engineers and visionaries....More  We Will Rock You Theatre | Until 20th October 2012 Dominion Theatre 14 minutes walk from School Of Life A Freddie Mercury soundalike leads the Bohemians in a rebellion against the boy and girl bands who control Planet Mall, ...More 
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