St Paul’s Cathedral

Major Tourist Attraction Place Reviews Sight / Activity

A Bit of History

St Pauls Cathedral, one of the major sight in this city, is awesome and that’s why you should go there.

To convince you, here’s below a list of facts you might not even know:

• St Paul’s Cathedral is the fourth church to stand on the site

•The dome is one of the largest in the world

• The quietest whisper can be heard from across the dome in the Whispering Gallery

• Martin Luther King once gave a sermon at St Paul’s Cathedral

•St Paul’s art collection spans across different art periods, all the way up to the present day

•Sir Christopher Wren, the cathedral’s architect, was the first to be buried in its tombs

•Many of Britain’s famous figures have been honoured in the cathedral

John Donne, Florence Nightingale, William Blake, Sir Alexander Fleming have celebratory monuments, while prime ministers Winston Churchill and more recently Margaret Thatcher have had funeral services held here.

•Suffragettes planned to blow up the Bishop’s throne in St Paul back in 1913

In an attempt to raise awareness for equal voting rights, suffragettes planted a battery-powered bomb underneath the bishop’s throne. However, the bomb was faulty and failed to go off.

•St Paul’s Cathedral and artists

Yoko Ono, Rebecca Horn, Anthony Gormley…

Mae + Harvey

Coffee Shop / Cafe Local London Mile End & Victoria Park Village Place Reviews

Art Cafe

A bit of colour on Roman Road! From the inside decoration of Mae + Harvey, to its colourful waffles everything is joyously stylish. The genuine warmth and friendliness of its small team will make you pass by for breakfast, and stay for a late lunch. They do take away bread, pastries and turn the cafe into a charming brasserie at night (evening would be more accurate) If you’re around, you’re doing the right choice by stopping there. Definitely go for the waffles!

Symposium Cafe

Local London Mile End & Victoria Park Village Place Reviews Restaurants / Gastropub / Takeout

A Fusion of Modern & Traditional Italian Cuisine

Bastante pastas and pizzas! Too often, we forget that Italian’s food is not only about pizzas and pastas. Symposium is a wine shop, a deli and a restaurant with a great Italian chef. If you are a true food lover and appreciate quality cuisine, that place is for you. Their menu is seasonal and authentic and their selection of wines is amazing.

Magus and the Fool

Coffee Shop / Cafe Local London Mile End & Victoria Park Village Place Reviews

Art Cafe

Magus and the Fool is an independent Art Cafe that displays temporary art exhibitions featuring local artists as well as comic books for sale. The place is nice and cosy, with a fantastic staff. You can go there for a quality coffee or a glass of good wine. Not trying their food would be a major mistake. Everything is home made, even the bread they are using to make the sandwiches! To be honest I won’t be able to advise you something in particular as all their food is quite exquisite. Why not trusting the Chef’s special and let it surprise you?

Pavilion Cafe

Coffee Shop / Cafe Local London Mile End & Victoria Park Village Place Reviews

Brunch at Vicky Park

Spring is here! We are finally able to stay on a bench outside without being wrapped in a massive scarf. Pavillon Cafe is re-opening every spring, offering the perfect place to brunch or to have breakfast on a sunny day in East-London. Everything is home made or locally sourced. Their coffee is awesome and their Sri Lanka’s breakfast is pretty good. The other breakfasts are mostly pricey, it’s still good, but you might consider going somewhere else to have an avocado on toast. The place is for sure a great spot to enjoy the heart of the park, just keep in mind that sunny weekends you will struggle to find a table to sit.

Lardo

Local London Restaurants / Gastropub / Takeout Shoreditch & Hackney

Hype Pizza

Lardo is a hip pizzeria with a ‘disco ball’ oven, for brunch, drinks and Italian plates. Between the trendy Hackney Central and the chilled London Fields, the place is a great way to start your Friday evening. Inventive pizzas, fresh pastas, delicious Italian antipasti and a staff who’s passioned about food.

Skygarden

Big London Venues Docklands and Tower Hill Local London Sight / Activity

Up to the Sky!

The Sky Garden is a public space on the 35 top floor of 20 Fenchurch street, in the heart of the City. I wouldn’t call it a garden, as you might be disappointed if you go there expecting to visit a garden, but more a 360 degree spot with great view across the City of London. The entrance is free but you’ll need to book it on their website in advance. They do have a pricey restaurant with unanimous reviews advising you to avoid it. Go there for the view and for the wander around, that’s worth the sight (But remember not for their restaurant!)