St George’s Fields in Leeds
Hidden in the campus of the University of Leeds is a pretty park with some interesting furniture left over from its previous life. Read this week’s Curiosity of the week to find out where the ‘worthies’ of Leeds lie…
Contrary Life gets a bit rock ‘n’ roll for Bowie exhibition launch
The White Cloth Gallery in Leeds is running an exhibition of Bowie photographs taken from the Duffy archive covering a period of 10 years in Bowie’s career…
London Archive
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Experience the streets of Spain in London this bank holiday
This May bank holiday, the Spanish wine brand, Campo Viejo, is bringing the flavours and vibrancy of Spain to London’s Southbank Centre with its ‘Streets of Spain’ festival…
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Burlesque Idol kicks off this April in London
House of Burlesque are back for another season of the UK’s top burlesque competition, Burlesque Idol, at Madam JoJo’s in London from 26th April 2013…
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House of Burlesque presents The Love Show
The House of Burlesque celebrates 2013 with an explosion of romance, roses, decadence and sparkle with their latest show inspired by Love at Madame JoJo’s…
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Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt at Maggie’s
This Easter weekend, 80s themed nightclub, Maggie’s is hosting an Easter Bunny Blackout Party on Sunday 31st March 2013…
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Exhibition by artist ARINA at the 20th Century Theatre in Notting Hill
There is a rising popularity of Russian art in the UK and from 16th – 20th April, exhibitors Lyes & Jones will be showcasing the paintings of Russian born hypersurrealist ARINA at the 20th Century Theatre in Notting Hill…
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Alternative Easter Egg Hunt at the Design Museum
For the Design Museum’s Alternative Easter Egg hunt you will need to crack the riddles and the clues, as a printed trail will take you on a journey through the museum’s current exhibitions…
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John Snow’s Cholera Pump
Today is the 200th anniversary of the birth of John Snow, so to celebrate this week’s curiosity is the John Snow Cholera Pump in Soho…
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Catch the perfect crime with Rope at the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
OutFox Productions presents Rope at the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre. A macabre tale of death and salmon sandwiches…
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March hare madness at Barts this Easter bank holiday
This Easter, speakeasy bar Barts cordially invites you to hop down the rabbit hole for an evening of all things Wonderland at their Mad Hatter’s Tea Party…
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Hear the songs of Léo Ferré at Jacksons Lane
Peter Hawkins will be performing a selection of songs from his new CD, Love and Anarchy – The Songs of Léo Ferré, at Jacksons Lane. He will also be sharing some of the stories behind the songs…
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An alternative view of London
Contrary Life visits Westminster Cathedral’s Bell Tower and The Monument in London to find an alternative way to see the capital…
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Party at Maggie’s
Good Friday is fast approaching and Maggie’s is celebrating with a Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Party on 28th March in homage to the cult 80s film…