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The Collector's Gene: Hidden Treasures of Camden Passage

In a lively alley in north London, a window captures attention. Papier-mâché masks, antique puppets, old-fashioned trains, and board games from another time create an enchanting scene that intrigues passersby. Yet, none of it is for sale. At number 43 Camden Passage, a blue door adorned with a Christmas wreath remains closed. This is not a shop, ...

London Wall Illuminates Covid's Enduring Pain at Christmas

UK families of some 240,000 people who died from Covid-19 have hung festive lights on a London wall, a symbol of love, anger and pain ahead of another Christmas overshadowed by loss. As the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic approaches, emotions still run raw across the UK amid lingering accusations that the then government responded too ...

Glamour Shines Bright at the 2024 British Fashion Awards

Hosted by the British Fashion Council and presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall, the British Fashion Awards 2024 honored the industry’s trailblazers on December 2nd, while the red carpet served as a stage for bold and unforgettable style statements. Celebrating Excellence: Award Highlights This year’s awards recognized remarkable ...

'The Devil Wears Prada' Musical Takes London's West End

A musical stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada has opened in London, complete with an original score by Elton John. The production recounts the tale of a formidable magazine editor and her ambitious young assistant. Sunday’s premiere featured a special charity gala hosted by Elton John and his husband David Furnish. The event brought ...

Paddington Returns to Peru in Thrilling New Adventure

Stars of the box-office busting Paddington film series gathered in London on Sunday for the world premiere of its latest instalment, but there was no sign of the enigmatic leading bear. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, sees the much-loved bear return to his homeland, capering through the Amazon rainforest in his first film outing in ...

Napoleon I's Moorish Sword Up for Auction in London

It might go unnoticed were it not associated with Napoleon I: a Moorish sword, "likely seized from a defeated soldier" and given by the deposed emperor to a British officer, will be auctioned on November 12 in London. This 80-centimeter object, with a curved, still very sharp blade, is being sold by the specialized auction house Charles Miller ...

Fans Gather Across the World to Mourn Liam Payne

Fans mourning Liam Payne's death gathered across Britain and beyond at organized vigils on Sunday, with at least 1,000 people paying tribute to the former One Direction star in central London. The vigils came four days after Payne tragically passed away at age 31, following a fall from the balcony of his Buenos Aires hotel room. His sudden death ...