Londoners know the best new, is the old brought back to life. Visited best restoration yesterday, @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social. Hogarth's Stair & The Great Room after almost 300 years is restored & open to public for 1st time. Cheers #StBartsHospital Staff. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4

Londoners love fact that everywhere they go there's a history lesson on a wall. Thanks @ltmuseumfriends.bsky.social/ @mayoroflondon.bsky.social learnt about Upminster Bridge Underground & it's architecture. Wonder how many other people read these - Do you? #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4

Londoners know to look up to find the hidden beauty. Spot @hornimanmuseum.bsky.social mosaic for 1st time on New Year's Eve. Humanity In The House Of Circumstance was designed by Robert Anning Bell & tells purpose of life between birth & death - Art & Love #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4

Real Londoners instinctively know power of art to society. This brilliant work by #AhmetOgut "Saved By The Whale's Tail, Saved By Art" at Stratford Underground Station #ArtOnTheUnderground - tells various stories about how physical art actually saved lives #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4

Proper Londons know to always start their year with a party. HAPPY NEW YEAR everone! From40th anniversary of #LondonNewYearsDayParade. Happened to find myself hanging out with Lesbian Mothers for their 1st visit - it's my 28th. No better way to start 2026 #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4

True Londoners inspire one another. Made the pilgrimage to #TheHouseOfMobo to raise a glass to founder #KanyaKing whose perseverance under immense hardships gives me the fuel to do the same. A fabulous achievement & the venue has superb #NewYearsEve vibes! #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners are only too happy to help tourists to enjoy their city. Got chatting to a stranger at the bar of #SteakAndCompany S.Ken, last night & giving reccomnedations of things to do. He was so pleased he generously shared his #FishAndChips with me. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners love to try anything new. Had my very 1st Korean Hojicha Latte in the recently opened #EdineCoffee, in Holborn yesterday. Roasted Green Tea from the leaves of the plant made with frothed milk. Akin to Matcha but sweeter & with less caffeine. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners know the importance of engaging with culture - even during the festive holidays. Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Turbine Hall of #TateModern today.& especially the work of artist #MaretAnneSara. Spent some time in Kiruna with Sami in 2009. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners share each other passions. Met the lady sitting next to me last night at #LucyWong & had an interesting conversation. At #TateModern to see the #GatheringGround exhibition today & we bump into each other in the cafe - Trillion to one encounter! #UniquelyLondon #LetsGuide #ALondonersLife3

Great Londoners never follow rules. Superb early New Year's Eve party, thanks to dear friend hosting in basement bar of #LucyWong's, Fitzrovia, last night. Amazing guests & fascinating conversations that means 2026 will definitely be starting on right note #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

True Londoners know that your Christmas isn't really over until you raise a pint of ale in an 18th Centruy Pub. Enjoyed a well deserved pint of #FullersBrewery #LondonPride in #TheNewInn Public House on #HamCommon after my Boxing Day walk in Richmond Park. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know they're surrounded by the City's stories, even on awnings of construction sites. This is the birthplace of world's 1st business computer. not by a Tech Co. but J. Lyons & Co. famous for their teashops. This is Lyons Electronics Office or LEO #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLIfe3

Londoners appreciate film-makers art. Just left #HousemaidMovie at #GenesisCinema & recalled it could be 6 years to day, I met director @paulfeig.bsky.social at the #CapriHollywood #FilmFestival in 2019, thanks to #PaulWiffen. He is ironically there now. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know their ingenuity is unsurpassed. Urban Garden that actually feeds people, created as piece of art by #SeanRodrigo, situated in Grade II Listed Telephone Box, outside home of creator of Art & Craft Movement. Can it get more London than that? #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know it's the people you share the festive season with who are way more important than presents or food. I've known #MichaelVincent as a friend for last 4 years. He's incredibly supportive & kind - I only hope I've given back in equal measure. #LetsGuide #UnquelyLondon #AlondonersLife3

Proper Londoners know that it isn't a real Boxing Day until you've found at least one herd of Deer in @theroyalparks.bsky.social, Richmond Park. This year suprsied even me as it only took 5 minutes to find the 1st it took me another 15 to find the 2nd one. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know that the period over Christmas is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. #CoryDoctorow's book #Enshitification explains why all our services & products have become so utterly useless & insanely expensive - it's not good. Festive fun! #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know how to celebrate Christmas. I've been hosting a Xmas Eve's Drinks event in @harveynichols.bsky.social #HarveryNicholsFoodHall on 5th Floor for over a 1/4 of Century - 1 guest, David Bill, went on to win Peter Pan Cup swimming race this morn #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners love a Christmas Surprise. Yesterday's Christmas Eve begins with Mocha in the newly opened #IccoPizza on Old Compton Street. Turns out that before 12pm you get a FREE croissant with any Large HOT DRINK - something I didn't know before I ordered #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know that a great Christmas Lunch can be found in a really good Pub. The newly opened #TheBullandEgret on Long Acre was perfect for the classic Turkey Roast with Paul Wiffen, Alex Smith and a wonderful suprise visit from #TamaraThomas yesterday. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know importance of traditions. Merry Christmas everyone! Sadly can't be at #PeterPanCup #SwimmingRace in @theroyalparks.bsky.social Hyde Park this AM no transport - but swam distance 23/12. Good luck all @serpsswimclub.bsky.social for 9am start. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know the best parties are always held in someone's home. Fantastic night at Fiona's Christmas Eve evening House Party as usual. Singing carols around the piano played by #PaulWiffen accompanied by professional West End singers all doing harmony. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners know Xmas can't be Christmas until you've seen something by Charles Dickens. Lovely to recconnect with theatre buddy & Syrian friend #ReemKhabbazy at #OliverTheMusical in #GielgudTheatre Monday night. We consider ourselves part of the family. #LetsGuide #UiquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know best way to learn whats going on in is to talk to each other. Chatting to Sarah of #OenoMaris last Sunday & discover her friend put her #LibertyLondon collection into the #WilliamMorrisGallery, #WomenInPrint exhibition - So I visited today! #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know Festive Season hasn't begun until you've had #MulledWine. I discoverd mine at fishmongers & wine traders (Don't ask - It's Hackney) #OenoMaris last Sunday. Made with fresh organges & fresh cranberries - perfect pick me up, warm & delicious. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #AlondonersLife3

Real Londoners love run up to Christmas. Going around to venues who've looked after me for past year to wish owners Merry Xmas. One of my favourites is #JensJakobsen (in the background working hard) in his "hidden" #TheOninonGarden located in Victoria. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know, best of us endure worst of us. Xmas fun with my amazing firend #Bullringbash today. Cards, presents & Himalayan lunch (#MandalaStreetFood KingsCross) from the man in wheelchair. The UK system lets him down constantly but he won't be beaten #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners love to be inspired to change.Visit to #VandAMuseum yesterday to see the excellent #MarieAntonietteStyle exhibition yesterday. An exploration of her history & impact she had on our modern creatives from #SofiaCoppola to @manoloblahnik.bsky.social #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know what's good & what's terrible. Today's restaurant opening worst in Capital this Century. #SmacksBurgers opened in Victoria with a burger give-away. which quickly descended into mayhem due to very poorly behaved children from #PimlicoAcademy. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners love people who introduce them to City. Out with brother #RichardToy in #TheCoachAndHorses pup in Soho Wednesday night after 10 days very ill. He took me to my 1st West End production #JeffreyBernardIsUnwell with #TomConti, which is set here #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners know nearly everything in City has been used as a set for film or movie. @nationaltrust.org.uk, #OsterleyHouseAndGarden played interior for Wayne Mansion in #ChristopherNolan's Batman The Dark Knight Rises. Real secret entrance for Batcave #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners love a freebie - especially a good lunch. The latest #PastaEvangelist franchise opened yesterday on Queensway to great fanfare, carol singers & FREE pasta. Had Sausage in Blankets raviolli which was delicious (a vegetarian option was available). #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners love when inspitaration for art is the very thing that they do. Visited #3812gallery #TheWhiteleyLondon today & learn exhbiition originally inspired by artists visit @theroyalparks.bsky.social #HydePark watching members of #SerpsSwimClub like me. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners know the best of their city only exists because of very special individuals. #AceCafeLondon is a classic example. Although here since 1938, it was sold in 80's but thanks to Mark Wilsmore in 1990's, you can now time travel to 50s & 60s again #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know their worth can be found in longevity of friendships. Brill to see #EmmaYoung & #ColinNgan at @cardiffuni.bsky.social Alumni London event at Old Shades 27/11/25. We all met @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social as students & remained friends since #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

True Londoners really appreciate importance of an image to affect social change. Last night's free visit #ThePhotographersGallery & the see Ukranian Diary exhibition & discover, wherever there's a pursuit for money, homelessness forever lies in its wake. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Real Londoners know that traditions make City. After 7 days ill floor ridden, managed to get upright for lighting @trafalgartree.bsky.social last night. Then FREE Mulled Wine & Mince Pies @waterstones.bsky.social, Piccadilly, #Christmas Event with celebs. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know that great writing, makes for great thinking. Whilst #Blink remains to be my favourite #MalcolmGladwell book, I am very much enjoying reading #RevengeOfTheTippingPoint to point I missed my train station stop yesterday as I was so engrossed. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know best service and kindnesses always come from an independent venue. If you find yourself in North Acton see Daniella at #BubuCafe in #TheFoundryCollective. Only decent place in a sea of crappy chains outside station. Not well - she was lovely #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

A Londoner will travel any distance to see a true friend - even all the way to Zone FIVE!. Great to see Syrian film documentarian #ReemKhabbazy at #SimplePleasures in Kingston last night. Due to her travels we haven't seen each other for a couple of years. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know London friendships are for life. Great to see @camraofficial.bsky.social director @jmarkdodds.bsky.social odds. We met supporting #KatharineBirbalsingh when she tried to set up her school in Lambeth, 2011. Great chat about new community pubs #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know to get the best out of your life you have to throw yourself into it whole heartedly. Fabulous night yesterday at the @serpsswimclub.bsky.social Winter/Christmas Party. Members volunteer to perform to the most generous audience that exists. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know that Art Galleries can #PopUp anywhere. Was great to meet #JimRoseveare & #MarciaTeusink at @hyphastudios.bsky.social Gallery 2 in #RecessedSpace, #No1Poultry yesterday. Both displaying their work at the exhibition #MessagesFromASilentRIver. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners love a freebie. I got a free T-Shirt from the #ChickenShop during their opening on Baker Street few years ago. Just happened to be wearing it when I visited branch in #NottingHill yesterday for 1st time. Serendipity. Sadly no rewards for doing so #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know the importance of their City to the world. At #RhythmAndRoots exhibition in #SomersetHouse on Wednesday - Describes, conceivably the most important record shop in history i.e. #HMV @oxfordstreetw1.bsky.social, as an "entertainment retailer". #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know to always support the people coming behind them. As #EmergingWriter Almuni of 3rd cohort 2021/22 it was great to celebrate with 6th 2024/25 for the launch of their anothology #NewVoicesRise Vol. VI @thelondonlibrary.bsky.social on Wednesday #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners never lose enthusiasm for city. Last night's visit to #TheRoyalOperaHouse (thanks #JeanFernandes) to watch the three ballet collection titled #Perspectives was as enthralling & exciting as my first visit here - Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle in 2002 #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know best way to absorb ideas is to read. Fabulous lunch #TheIndianVeg with author of #TheAlgorithmicAnarchist, @hughbarnard.post.lurk.org.ap.brid.gy yesterday. Discussed new world enfolding based on movements described in book. Met #KairosClub. #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3

Londoners know sometimes the biggest obstacle to overcome is themselves. Made it into 10° C water at @serpsswimclub.bsky.social this AM. Even with Ice on cars & with the coughers & splutters on the petrie dish of hell we call Elizabeth Line. Overcame all! #LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3