Christmas Markets
Martin Turner
Your Ultimate Guide To South London Christmas ...

For us, none other than the amazing tradition of Christmas markets is what gets us in the Christmas spirit, and so we have gathered some of the fantastic Christmas markets in South London that are definitely worth checking out in your local area this year!

Your Ultimate Guide To South London Christmas Markets 2018
Bars and Pubs, Putney, South London, South West London, Summer
Mollie Farley
5 great Putney beer gardens to check out this ...

As the sun finally begins to show its face, we’re bringing you a list of the best spots to don your sunnies, slap on the suncream and settle in for an afternoon of cold ones in the London sunshine. From riverside sundowners to boozy lunches on the terrace, Putney’s got an exciting little assortment of al fresco possibilities and we’ve rounded them up just in time for the Bank Holiday.

5 great Putney beer gardens to check out this Summer
Catford, History, Lewisham
Martin Turner
A Brief History of the Catford Broadway Theatre

With the gradual, yet steady closing-down of local cinemas and theatres that has been happening in Britain for decades, we thought it a good idea to use our platform to pay homage to one of the oldest theatres in South London that has survived this unfortunate decline in entertainment venues, and continues to showcase cutting edge theatre and events to this day....

A Brief History of the Catford Broadway Theatre
Events, Christmas Markets, South London
Martin Turner
Your Ultimate Guide To Christmas Markets in ...

Season's greetings! There is no better way of getting into the Christmas spirit than by attending your local christmas markets. Wrap up warm with the family or a few friends, stroll down to your local market and enjoy the rich warming smells of mulled wine and mince pies, whilst trying to remember the lyrics to your favourite carols. We've got the round-up; check out where your local market is happening and make sure you're there!

Your Ultimate Guide To Christmas Markets in South London
South London Bookshops
Martin Turner
7 Independent Bookshops In South London To Get ...

Run your fingers along their spines, cast your eyes up and down the shelves, flick through the pages and sit cross legged on the floor engrossed in the words resting in your lap. Escape the dull, uniform, needlessly clean chain bookshops that are a stalwart part of any high street or soulless shopping centre. South London has its fair share of independent bookshops where hidden treasures can be found, prices are right and the shelves hold countless stories to lose yourself in.

7 Independent Bookshops In South London To Get Lost In

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11 Great Italian Restaurants in South London

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11 Great Italian Restaurants in South London

Italian food is pretty well-travelled. Go anywhere in Europe or North America, and you'll probably be able to find an Italian restaurant. Italian food is undoubtedly popular - it's so popular that a particular Italian food is the central premise to a worldwide fast-food chains. If you hadn't guessed, that particular food is pizza. When you think of Italian food you probably split it between pizza and pasta - some of you might even think of just pizza. Italian food is so popular that it's hard to think of a time before it in the UK, a time that we shall call 'BP'. If you can't, we'd encourage you to ask your parents, or anyone you know who was alive, or at least aware, during the 60s about it. Having a favourite Italian restaurant is an essential we would say, and South London has plenty of fantastic Italian restaurants waiting for you to discover them, so to help you out, we've compiled a list of 11 great Italian restaurants in South London.

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10 Independent Cinemas in South London

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10 Independent Cinemas in South London

Ah the silver screen! Romance, drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi - we've all got different tastes. Some of us like watching movies at home, curled up on the sofa with loved ones, or on our own, becoming absorbed in a world away from ourselves, that's cool, we understand. A lot of us though, we love going to the cinema, to see films in a special setting, and to make an evening of it. What do independent cinemas have over, say, your Odeons? Let's just tell it straight - character. These places are unique on the inside and out, and if you're going on a date, then surely it's better to go somewhere a little different, rather than the flat-pack, business park cinemas littered all over the country. Anyway, we thought it would be nice to compile a list of the 10 independent cinemas in South London. Before you moan at us for not including Picturehouse, they're owned by Cineworld and have been since 2012, so they're no longer independent in our eyes.

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22 Independent Theatres in South London

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22 Independent Theatres in South London

Do you enjoy the bright lights, breathtaking music and awe-inspiring sights of a great theatrical production?Independent theatres, however, range greatly in size, type and frequency of events/performances. Some are large, with famous actors and playwrights vying for artistic prestige in purpose-built theatres to audiences of up to around 1,000 people, while others take the form of a church hall or community building that is transformed into a set for young, developing actors, performers and writers To make things easy, here’s our list of the best 22 independent theatres in South London.

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7 Best Spots For A Drink In Deptford

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7 Best Spots For A Drink In Deptford

Deptford is home to many incredible bars and pubs and with the recent opening of the Deptford Market Yard, there are now even more places to dress up, unwind with friends, enjoy a cocktail, or indulge in a craft beer or two. While getting to know this great part of Lewisham Borough, here's a guide for discovering the best of what Deptford's nightlife has to offer. 

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Walking For Jimmy

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Walking For Jimmy

The charity, For Jimmy, set up after the murder of 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen in 2008, is excited to once again invite supporters to join them walking from Richmond to Tower Bridge on 27th May to raise money to help support the charity’s work with young people to build safer and peaceful communities.

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Building Safe Havens For Jimmy

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Building Safe Havens For Jimmy

Lewisham based charity, For Jimmy, have been creating Safe Havens with primary and secondary school children on high streets across Lewisham. Set up in honour of 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen, who was killed in an unprovoked attack in 2008, the charity runs a programme in primary and secondary schools that helps young people connect their sense of community and safety. 

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5 Best Burger Joints in Deptford

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5 Best Burger Joints in Deptford

Here in Deptford, we’re incredibly fortunate to say that within a 500m radius of the station are some of the finest contributions to this ever-burgeoning scene. So what makes a great burger? Is it about keeping it simple with just a patty and cheese? Or how about with BBQ and bacon? What if we told you one of the tastiest burgers we've ever had was actually vegan? Well, here it is; our short-list of the best burgers in Deptford

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6 Top Brunch Spots in Lewisham Borough

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6 Top Brunch Spots in Lewisham Borough

Brunch is now the most defining meal of the day in many great local cafes, trumping anything else on offer with a glamorous hybrid of all the best things on the menu. When you need that mid-morning food fix, with sizeable portions of this and that and a robust brew to wash it all down with, there’s plenty of cafes in Lewisham that deliver the brunch to set you straight for the rest of the day.

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Buster Mantis: From Mandeville Jamaica to Deptford

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Buster Mantis: From Mandeville Jamaica to Deptford

South East London has a hidden gem, tucked away in the arches underneath Deptford rail station. Buster Mantis has recently just celebrated its first successful year as a new creative space with chilled out drinking and dining, and is sure to continue to whip up a storm in the ever changing location of Deptford High Street.

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