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Twinings on the Strand

April 30, 2012 by
Twinings on Strand

Twinings Has Been at 216 Strand London since 1706: Walking along the Strand, the two Chinamen and lion sitting above the front entrance of the Twinings shop caught my eye. Ah, Twinings tea, the trusted tea  brand that I and millions of tea connoisseurs around the world drink everyday. Refreshing and exotic tea blends like Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong, Orange Pekoe, Assam, Russian Caravan and Prince of Wales quickly come to mind. Twinings on the Strand Looking at the polished white … [Read more...]

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The Lamb and Flag – a Covent Garden Institution

July 5, 2011 by
Lamb and Flag Covent Garden

The Lamb and Flag is the Oldest Pub in Covent Garden: There are many pubs in Covent Garden, but none as old and historic as the Lamb and Flag. Tucked away in Rose Street, away from the main drag, the Lamb and Flag is a Covent Garden institution. This historic London pub was first licensed in 1623, making it the oldest pub in Covent Garden, and perhaps one of the oldest in London as well. The Bucket of Blood The Lamb and Flag was once insalubriously known as the Bucket of Blood because … [Read more...]

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A Tea House With a Difference in Covent Garden

July 5, 2011 by
Covent Garden Tea House

The Tea House in Covent Garden is One of the Most Original Tea Shops in London: If you're a tea connoisseur on the hunt for tea shops in London, The Tea House in Covent Garden is certainly worth a visit. This Covent Garden tea shop has a large range of quality teas and also has one of the prettiest shop windows in London.  It is not surprising that it is the most photographed shop in Covent Garden. An Authentic London Tea Shop Since its establishment in 1982, The Tea House has been and … [Read more...]

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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese – Famous for its Literary Clientele

January 21, 2011 by
Historic London Pub

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - A Historic London Pub Associated with Many Literary Figures: As far as historic London pubs go, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese couldn't be more historic. It is one of a number of London pubs to have been rebuilt shortly after the Great Fire of London in 1666 - the former inn on this site, which dates back to 1538, was destroyed in the Great Fire. Historic London Pubs There are many historic pubs in London but what makes Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese special is the host of … [Read more...]

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Neal’s Yard – A Fabulous Cheese Shop in Borough Market

November 1, 2009 by
Neal's Yard Dairy, London

Neal's Yard Dairy - A Fabulous Cheese Shop in Borough Market: Borough Market is on our list of places to visit today, but our timing went a little askew and we arrive to find a pretty shut market.  The day would have ended on a highly disappointing note, except that on leaving the market hall we stumble upon Neal's Yard Dairy.  This cheese shop, stacked to the ceiling with huge wheels of cheese, is such a welcoming sight for cheese lovers. It's a quiet time in the late afternoon so Cal … [Read more...]

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