The template for urban planning Port Sunlight survives today as arguably the finest example of early urban planning in the UK, and one of the finest surviving examples of industrial worker villages in the world In 1888 William Hesketh Lever bought a parcel of Wirral marshland on the banks of the River Mersey, William Lever to build his Lever Brothe...

York Hall in Bethnal Green, East London was the venue for Richard Strauss's Salome. York Hall was once a storied den for many a famous boxer learning their early career skills. The likes of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have fought here. It was therefore fitting that the storyline of Salome would play out as a bloodied bout. The seating arrang...

Paco Pena Solera, directed by Jude Kelly, returned to Sadler's Wells for the third time in four years. Such regularity in appearances is a testament to the perpetually uplifting and unifying performance from the dancers across a no-frills stage, under the mentorship of renowned guitarists, Paco Pena. The Spanish term 'Solera' me...

Ruth the Musical – Lives laid bare The premier of Ruth - the Musical has its world premier at Wilton's Music Hall, in London's East End, until 28 March 2026. This is a substantial piece of musical drama, with relevance to recent history and indeed today, and it is surely not the last time the production will be available to theatre audiences. Moreo...

When one thinks of Afternoon Tea, they might think it has to be consumed in very formal attire and settings to produce the sensations that come such storied experiences. However, Brigit Bakery's Afternoon Tea in Covent Garden illustrates that Afternoon Tea can be a walk-in experience in a charming cosy café setting, filled with a plethora of sweet ...

To be made to feel like a tourist in one's own backyard is a sensation only driven by a uniquely insightful experience. Indeed, Brigit Bakery offers the Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tour to witness the sights and quirks of London and become acquainted with what was hitherto unknown to most (e.g. the most expensive hotel in London, the Lansbury). The s...