The London Magazine January 2023 - Sample Issue

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THE WISHLIST January concerts, exhibitions and restaurant openings 19 WITNESS THE FITNESS All of the new-year-new-you athleisure essentials 20

FIRST LONDON HOME Noted photographer David Yarrow shares tales of a life well spent behind the lens 22

LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty and wellbeing tips, plus product picks 25

HEALTH REPORT London’s latest and greatest wellness treatments 34 KIP SERVICE Everything you need to consider when creating your dream sleep environment, from pillows to lighting 43

MULTI-ASSETED Anne Ashworth investigates the luxury market to find out which 2023 purchases will make the best investments, from cars to whisky 50 WANDER-MUST Book a far-flung adventure to beat the winter blues 55 OLD SCHOOL Berkshire prep Ludgrove shares its traditional approach to nurturing 21st century boys 56 VILLAGE LONDON With its prime location, eclectic high street and excellent schools, Marylebone is a perennially popular neighbourhood 60

PROPERTY NEWS Zoe Dare Hall looks ahead to see where London’s best residential buys lie this year 62

ANNE ASHWORTH The capital’s must-visit museums and homes that need to be on your bucket list in 2023

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH A surprisingly spacious Paddington mewshouse with plenty of personality

ON THE COVER 22 19

The new year, for many, is a time to take stock of one’s health and wellbeing. Help is at hand, with our head-to-toe guide to some of the fi nest practitioners in London who can calm your stress, fi x your feet, stretch out your back, whiten your teeth or give your body a full medical MOT. A good night’s sleep can be one of the hardest goals to reach, but with our special bedrooms focus, we seek expert advice on creating the right setting for perfect rest. Sometimes, however, only a holiday will do. We’ve picked adventures to inspire you in 2023, with destinations from Iceland to Indonesia. Finally, should you be buying rare whisky or selling your flat? Anne Ashworth gets the lowdown on alternative investments, the property market and more. Wishing you a happy new year!

Editorial Editor Anne Cuthbertson

Creative Director Chloë Collyer

Content Editor Tallulah Rushaya

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Publishing Chairman Paul Dobson

Managing Director James Dobson

Chief Financial O cer Vicki Gavin

Publisher Caroline Scott

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THE WISHLIST

EXPERIENCE

LONDON

STRIKE A POSE: The New Black Vanguard exhibition features 15 international photographers, who reframe representation in art and fashion. Including pieces from stylists, models and make-up artists, the work explores Black portraiture, while balancing art, fashion and culture in the making of images Model Adut Akech, photographed by Campbell Addy, above. Until 22 January. saatchigallery.com

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EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Carnary Wharf Ice Rink

Put your skating technique to the test with friends and family under twinkling lights and a shimmering glitter ball this winter. Every Wednesday, there's live music, and a DJ on the decks to soundtrack your spin. Throughout January icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk

Dry Jan: Mindful Painting

Have an alcohol-free start to the year while trying your hand at art. Simply sit back, relax and paint. The class format allows you to choose any image from your phone, which will be projected onto your canvas for you to follow the lines. In Ecclestone Yards, Belgravia. Classes are £40 pp. 17 January masterpeace.studio

The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience

ART AND DESIGN

David Hockney Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

The Lightroom will be London’s new home for extraordinary artist-led shows. Hockney will use the four-storey building, to feature his recognisable paintings, alongside some rarely-seen works. Equipped with the latest audio technology and projection, the show will be full of vibrancy, pictured above Opens 25 January lightroom.uk

London Art Fair

Discover more than 100 global galleries specialising in modern and contemporary art at the London Business Design Centre. Prepare to experience live performances, immersive installations and a number of inspiring, thought-provoking talks. 18-22 January londonartfair.co.uk

A sequel to the popular Sherlock Live Game, you can step inside the mind of criminal mastermind Moriarty, played by Andrew Scott in the acclaimed BBC show. Solve mysteries and puzzels in the escape room. Tickets are available to book now. From February thegameisnow.com

PHOTOGRAPHS: DAVID HOCKNEY 'GREGORY SWIMMING LOS ANGELES MARCH 31ST 1982', FELICITY M C CABE

THEATRE AND MUSIC

The Diana Ross Story

Audiences will be taken on a musical journey, celebrating the success of Motown legends Diana Ross and The Supremes. The chronological history of hits will be performed by Diana Ross performers, Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (solo career).

22-23 January leicestersquaretheatre.com

Othello

Shakespeare's classic tale of envy and revenge is directed by Clint Dyer, with Giles Terera in the titular role and Amy Newton as Desdemona, pictured below left. After marrying in secret, Desdemona and Othello's doomed love story unfolds. Until 21 January nationaltheatre.org.uk

The Magic Flute

This take on the Mozart musical comedy is full of magic and mischief. Enjoy a story involving a kingdom of monsters, temples and enchantments, while following the Queen of the Night, a chattering bird-man and a quest for love and enlightenment. Until 28 January roh.org.uk

As You Like It

William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, stars Leah Harvey as Rosalind (Foundation) and Alfred Enoch (Harry Potter, Red, West End ) as Orlando. This glorious show is directed by Olivier Award-nominated Josie Rourke at the brand new Soho Place, an exciting addition to the West End. Until 28 January sohoplace.org

FOOD AND DRINK

Rail's Restaurant & Little Bar

Paris meets London on your plate at Rail's. The curated soundtrack of recognisable classics sung in French complements the menu’s mix of British staples and French dishes. Must-trys include île flottante and Cornish cod with buttered leek, left King's Cross railslondon.com

Rüya

Inspired by Anatolian regions, from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea, Rüya (below) serves up the best of Turkish cuisine. Ideal for New Year lunch with friends, its set lunch menu includes börek filo wrapped feta and hazelnut baklava. Upper Grosvenor Street ruyalondon.co.uk

56 West Smithfield

This new bar and lounge in the Square Mile promises a curated menu of award-winning wines. You can explore the world of wine through its regular tasting events. West Smithfield 56westsmithfield.co.uk

Lanesborough Grill

The Lanesborough’s new Sunday lunch has British classics such as roast sirloin of Hereford beef with all the traditional trimmings. With a pianist to play along as you dine, your party can immerse itself in the glamorous surroundings. Hyde Park Corner oetkercollection.com L

LOOK AHEAD

THE LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Set your 2023 calendar into gear with the unmissable car show as it enters its ninth year. Featuring renowned motoring legends and musical acts on the main stage, take time to browse a range of classic and road motors.

24-26 February Olympia London olympia.london

PEONY PAPER FLOWER-MAKING WORKSHOP

In Cambridge Cottage, learn how to make a beautifully realistic crepe paper peony. A Petal Unfolds author Susan Beech will guide you through every step. Tickets are £90 for Kew members and £100 for non-members.

10 February Kew Garden kew.org

BELINDA CARLISLE

The Decades tour celebrates the songstress's broad musical catalogue. After a career spanning nearly four decades, get ready to sing along to the Heaven Is a Place on Earth hitmaker's music, which has certainly stood the test of time.

10 February London Palladium lwtheatres.co.uk

Get your house in order

William Sturges Solicitors, based in Westminster, offer top tips on preparing for a smooth property sale

January can be a popular time for people to put their property on the market. To help you get ahead of the competition and maximise your chances of a smooth and stress-free sale, William Sturges Solicitors have put together this handy checklist to help you prepare for your sale:

• Paperwork can slow down a sale, so instruct a solicitor early in the process (pre-offer) so that they can get essential steps out of the way and delays don’t happen once a buyer is found, for example finalising client inception checks and preparing the sale pack.

• If you are selling a leasehold property, then provide a copy of the lease and any managing agent contact details. When an offer has been accepted, your solicitor can be ready to order a Management Information Pack , detailing ground rents, service charges and insurance.

• Pull together any key documents relating to your property. If anything has been misplaced this gives you time to get replacement copies, such as FENSA certificates for your windows, gas and electrical installation , as well as service records, Building

Regulation Compliance c ertificates/ Planning Permissions, guarantees and warranties.

• Review and complete the Law Society Property I nformation Forms which include details about boundaries and access, parking, disputes with neighbours, modifications, for example, extensions or conservatories, i nsurance, services, and utilities.

• Review the Fittings and Contents Form so that you can decide in advance what you are willing to include in a sale, if you expect the buyer to pay extra for any of these items , or if you will be taking things with you.

If all this information is compiled in advance, then a contract package can be prepared, and everything will be ready to send out as soon as a sale is agreed. The more information that is readily available, the less likely buyers and their advisors are to raise queries , and you can reduce the chances of delays on your sale. L Contact William Sturges for a residential property conveyancing quotation . Call 020 7873 1000 or send an email to law@williamsturges.co.uk

MY FIRST LONDON HOME

DAVID YARROW

The international photographer on his inspiration, his favourite subjects, and that shot of Maradona

I never wanted to be hostage to systems beyond control.

The most challenging shoots are always the next ones. Any locations with extreme weather conditions, for example South Sudan or northern China – where the temperature can reach -40°C – pose their own difficulties.

With animals, my favourite to photograph are tigers. As for people, it’s always great to work with Cara Delevingne.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. It’s a constant marination of visual prompts. As Quentin Tarantino says, there are no original ideas.

I grew up in Glasgow in the 1970s and 80s. I remember the intense rivalries between football clubs Celtic and Rangers, and between Protestants and Catholics.

I only went to London properly when I started working at 21 or 22. My first London home was in Parsons Green, by the tube station. I shared a flat with three others, it cost us about £50,000. There was The White Horse, nicknamed the ‘Sloaney Pony’, Pitcher and Piano on the Fulham Road, as well as a few local nightclubs I enjoyed going to. Then I lived on Glebe Place off the King’s Road, Park Walk and ‘The Beach’ on the Fulham Road.

Our offices are on Sloane Square. We like going to Zafferano on Lowndes Street, and

the Spanish restaurant, Cambio De Tercio on Old Brompton Road. We’ll be having our Christmas party at Langan’s Brasserie in Piccadilly, where some of my work hangs on the walls.

I’m an artist, and my mother was a sculptor. A lot of my inspiration comes from film directors. Heroes of mine are people like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. I enjoy the Western genre, particularly Taylor Sheridan’s work, such as 1883

The first camera I had was a Nikkon FM2 and a F3 in the early days. I was a sports photographer and needed a fast camera to capture equally fast movements. The importance of capturing Diego Maradona in 1986 at the World Cup final went over my head at the time.

My photography ethos is to work hard, never bore people and be authentic. The best career advice that I’ve ever been given is ‘if you’re the smartest person in the room, then you’re in the wrong work’.

Many pivotal moments in time have encouraged me to pursue photography full-time, one being the economic crash and collapse of the banks in 2008.

I’ve always said I wanted to photograph Willie Nelson. And there are always new places I would like to photograph, north-east Russia being one.

Be your own biggest critic. And be a scholar of photographers, from the Second World War onwards. I have my heroes: Harry Benson – a fellow Scot, early sports photographers, Peter Lindbergh and Edward S. Curtis.

Next year, I’m working in Europe quite a bit. When away from the UK, I miss my friends, the comedy, football and the TV.

The reason I continue photography is hopefully it keeps me young. My life lesson? Everything is achievable. L Storytelling by David Yarrow (published by Rizzoli) is out now. davidyarrow.photography

PHOTOGRAPH: DIEGO MARADONA’, DAVID YARROW, STORYTELLING