Canary Wharf Magazine August 2018

AUGUST 2018

MAMMA MIA! BRIT ACTRESS

LILY JAMES TALKS ABOUT MATT SMITH, MERYL STREEP & HER PASSION FOR ABBA

SCHOOL’S OUT LUXURY HOTELS WHERE KIDS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME

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VISCOUNT LINLEY ON HIS LATEST WORKS OF ART

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“I’M OOO. For the first time in 10 years I am officially on holiday for two weeks. Not eight days, not 10 days but an actual fortnight.”

But I have been wondering if the stress of organising dayto-day life – in order for us to escape from it – is worth it.

We have to work double-time at work before you leave and chores like handover notes, packing, unpacking, insurance, dog walkers, garden waterers, house sitters, airport arrangements, washing, shopping and pre-beach beauty treatments can mean we arrive on holiday exhausted.

A number of recent surveys suggest holiday stress might actually be a thing. A poll of 1,000 UK workers conducted

by Britain’s Institute of Leadership and Management noted that just the prospect of an upcoming vacation made 73 per cent of respondents anxious.

This year I’m not even going to attempt to go off-grid, as I’d find a digital detox more stressful than staying connected. I’m not advocating working the entire time or being fixated on uploading the perfect Instagram picture, but I think just half an hour a day to get on top of emails and the odd moment scanning your social feeds is perfectly acceptable.

Indeed, a stunning view and a piña colada can inspire great work; many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs say they were on holiday when they conceived their best ideas.

Holidays are also the perfect time to read of course and I hope you will take along your copy of Canary Wharf Magazine if you go away. This issue is packed with really great reads and, if the features, fashion and beauty aren’t enough then turn to our travel pages for inspiration on where to go on holiday next. Wishing you a restful summer.

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DANCING QUEEN Lily James on Mamma Mia!, Meryl Streep and her love of Abba THE IMAGINATION FACTORY Artist Christo brings his unique brand of big art to London’s Serpentine GAME OF THRONES David Linley on his new collection MARCO PIERRE WHITE The famous chef on work, White Heat, and world-famous dishes.

LAND OF THE SAMURAI How the legacy of the devoted warriors lives on PICTURE PERFECT An expert’s guide to taking photographs on holiday

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MAMMA MIA! BRIT ACTRESS

LILY JAMES TALKS ABOUT MATT SMITH, MERYL STREEP & HER PASSION FOR ABBA

SCHOOL’S OUT LUXURY HOTELS WHERE KIDS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME

BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT

VISCOUNT LINLEY ON HIS LATEST WORKS OF ART

WILD AT HEART

EYE-TO-EYE WITH KENYA’S RARE RHINOS

COOL DOWN HOT FASHION LOOKS & STYLE IDEAS TO SEE YOU THROUGH SUMMER

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Our cover star this month is British actress Lily James; ahead of her Mamma Mia! debut, she talks Meryl Streep, Abba and her family’s acting heritage on page 14.

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Rowena specialises in luxury travel and lifestyle, covering everything from spas to superyachts.

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As well as having been an associate editor for High Life Magazine, she has written for Metro and Forbes.

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Practise your pliés in time for The English National Ballet’s rendition of Swan Lake, which takes a turn on the stage this August at Canary Wharf.

Part of the Family Festival, a summer-long series of theatrical performances, workshops and movie nights, the dance will be performed twice on the day with workshops following for those who want to perfect their pointe.

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From a stately start in the industry to stepping into the shoes of one of the most talented actresses on earth, Lily James’s rise to Hollywood stardom has been a product of hard work, helpful co-stars and her family’s acting heritage WORDS: JAKE TAYLOR

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her chestnut waves and English rose sensibility, it is no wonder that Lily James made her name at a time when period dramas and corseted costumes were suitably en vogue.

And when Downtown Abbey fever had subsided, the Esher-born actress garnered more acclaim for her starring role in the live-action version of Cinderella, and her supporting role alongside Academy Award-winner Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour, last year’s historical Winston Churchill biopic.

That’s not to say, however, that James is formulaic. Her other notable 2017 release was Edgar Wright’s pop-art crime flick Baby Driver – a film somewhat undermined by allegations made against its star Kevin Spacey. But, for James’s part, Baby Driver represented a move into a new arena of film: bold, modern, American. It’s a sentiment with which the 29-year-old agrees: “I was ready for something different.”

True to her word, James’s latest project is quite possibly as far removed from the lofty halls of Downton Abbey or the dank stringency of the Churchill War Rooms as can be. But having worked in the past with a host of Hollywood’s biggest names – from Cate Blanchett to Gary Oldman and Christopher Plummer – it seems only right that James will now link up with an ensemble cast of mega-watt proportions.

If playing a younger incarnation of Meryl Streep’s character Donna, alongside Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth and Cher wasn’t enough, doing so in sun-drenched Abba sing-a-long sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is certainly a move in a more musical,

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summery direction. To the outside observer, it appears a simple career choice, but for James the chance to belt out some classic tunes is far more personal.

“I always loved singing; I’m not really sure why I stopped,” the Guildhall School of Music graduate reveals. “It’s always been my dream to play a singer on screen, someone like Janis Joplin. Perhaps I spent so long focusing on ‘serious’ roles that I immediately discounted doing musicals – but that has changed now.”

The chance to brush up on her pop classics alongside arguably the finest actress alive is surely a draw too. Indeed, while James hoped to eschew the unimaginable task of emulation in favour of “doing something new” with Streep’s character in her formative years, there’s a palpable sense that, for James, just being on the same set as the trailblazing Tinseltown legend was enough for her to soak up some valuable experience. “Just before I was about to meet Meryl I heard her singing,” recalls James. “I had to tell myself to pull it together. Honestly, I was about to cry!”

As James’s career continues to soar, she remains in debt to her recent education of working alongside some of the biggest names in cinema. “I’ve been impressed by the way they always remain very cool and composed in all situations,” she recollects. “It’s one thing to stay focused on the set and be very present doing your scenes – I’ve been able to witness that with Cate Blanchett and Meryl Streep. But one thing that has struck me even more is dealing with the public and everything else surrounding the business.

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“I remember one time when Cate Blanchett, who played my stepmother in Cinderella, arrived for an event and she literally had to walk past hundreds of photographers screaming at her.

She still maintained her poise even though she had to deal with all the chaos around her. That taught me that you need to be able to be mentally tough and self-confident to deal with success and not let yourself be intimidated by the attention.”

In James’s case, there is an obvious desire to stay tight-lipped about private matters – especially her four-year relationship with former Doctor Who and The Crown star Matt Smith. But even the most obsessively protective celebrity can still experience the drawbacks of fame. “Sometimes it’s odd to see photos taken of you by the paparazzi when you had no idea you were being photographed,” she admits. “It’s also difficult to be away from

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home a lot. I had to give away my cat a while ago, even though I was obsessed with her, because I was never home. I never grieved though, about giving her away, and my boyfriend said I was really cold! I still see her when I visit the friend I gave her to.”

Yet in spite of her undeniable luck in collaborating with outstanding co-stars from the start, there’s always a sense that James was destined to take centre stage soon enough. Her father, James Thomson, (from whom Lily takes her professional surname), passed away in 2008. An actor and poet, he remains “inspirational” to his daughter, who is now the third generation of the family to go into showbusiness.

“My grandma was an actress and my dad did some acting when I was a younger,” she says. “I never really gave it that much thought. I didn’t live and breathe acting although I was really into musicals, but I didn’t know anything really about how the business worked or what an agent did. I was obsessed with 17

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“I love watching brilliant actors and sometimes that makes me wonder, ‘how do they do it?’”

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films and I still am. I love watching brilliant actors and sometimes that makes me wonder ‘how do they do it?’ which sometimes distracts me from just being able to sit back and enjoy a film without thinking too much.”

James reminisces about her family members’ earlier careers, which may have contributed to her success. “One day I hope to collect all of my father’s stories and have them published,” she smiles. There’s no denying that contemporary Hollywood is far removed from the world in which she grew up, but with her close-knit support network, desire for privacy and track record of taking on new and challenging roles, James may well fashion herself into one of Britain’s most talented acting exports, even in today’s media-driven society.

“I don’t think so,” she muses, when asked if fame has had an impact on her life. “I feel the same and I don’t think it’s changed the way I behave with my friends or affected my thinking about the kind of life I want to be able to lead. I’m the same person I’ve always been.

“But I still really don’t understand what’s so great about a photo of an actor buying milk! And then my grandmother sees the photos in the newspaper and asks me with a very worried look: ‘Why do you always have holes in your jeans?’”

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A century of fashion photography is celebrated in a new tome by Getty WOR D S ELLEN MILLARD

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most important part of fashion photography, for me, is not the models; it’s not the clothes. It’s that you are responsible for defining what a woman today is. That, I think, is my job.” One of the world’s most prolific photographers, Peter Lindbergh shaped the way we view fashion with his striking snaps, which shun excessive retouching in favour of humanist, black-and-white shots. His approach redefined the standards of beauty, making it less about the clothes and make-up and more about the person who was wearing them. His subjects to date have included the likes of Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Uma Thurman.

Lindbergh was certainly pioneering, but he was not the first.

In 1911, Edward Steichen created the first artistic fashion image by commission of publisher Lucein Vogel, who wanted to move away from the typical shots of the time, which involved little more than a model stood in front of a blank canvas. Something of a revolution followed, and in the 100 years that have passed since, fashion photography has become an art form in its own right.

In a new book and exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, Getty curator Paul Martineau celebrates a century of fashion photography. Icons of Style charts the changing face of fashion with pictures by the likes of Lillian Bassman, Louise DahlWolfe, Man Ray, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn and Tim Walker.

Divided by five chronological chapters written by five experts – including the Victoria & Albert Museum’s curator of photographs Susanna Brown – the book spans the rise of fashion photography through the jazz, post-war and punk ages, finishing with the turn of the 20th-century and the beginning of the 21st, when the likes of street photography and social media began to play its role.

The aim, Martineau says, is to encourage viewers, galleries and museums to treat fashion photography with the same merits given to other art forms. “Although the very nature of what is considered art has shifted greatly during the last one hundred years... fashion photography has not fully shaken off the stigma of being at an intersection of two historically marginalised mediums,” he says in the book’s introduction.

“Those makers who are able to create terrific images that incorporate the zeitgeist while striking a balance between their visions and the clients’ requirements are the ones who will be remembered.”

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“Fashion photography has become an art form in its own right”

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Hiro, Black Evening Dress in Flight, New York, negative, 1963, print, 1994, purchased with funds provided

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the imagination factory For six decades, the self-funded installation artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff – known more simply as Christo – has been constructing largescale environmental artworks that challenge ideas of space and place. Having created a banner that spanned the Colorado Valley, covered two miles of Sydney coastline in fabric and last year helped 250,000 walk across water, Christo brings his unique brand of big art to London’s Serpentine WOR D S JO SH SIMS

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is made of 7,506 barrels, painted in hues of blue, mauve and blood red. It is 20 metres tall. And it is currently floating on the Serpentine in Hyde Park. It is, as its description suggests, a grand spectacle. But then Christo, the artist behind the work – currently being celebrated in a major retrospective at the Serpentine Gallery until 9 September – deals in the spectacular.

Small wonder that, when in 2016 the Bulgarian emigre – full name Christo Vladimirov Javacheff – created a bright yellow floating pier that crossed Lake Iseo, Italy, from the coastline to the island at its centre, some 250,000 people turned up in the first five days to enjoy the sensation of walking on water. “But building a structure like that isn’t difficult. These works don’t have the complexity of, say, a skyscraper or a bridge. The difficulty,” Christo laughs, “is finding a country that will let you put a fabric walkway over depths of more than 90 meters without also putting up rails...”

Christo, now 80, has spent his career – much of it, until her death in 2009, in collaborative partnership with his wife Jeanne-Claude de Guillebon – creating monumental pieces. He (or they) is the artist who in 1968 used one million square feet of synthetic fabric to wrap 1.5 miles of the Sydney coastline; who in 1971 – arguably his most famous work – wrapped the entire Reichstag in a polypropylene sheet; who in 1975, hung 200,200 sq ft of orange fabric across the Colorado Valley.

A Christo work is typically years in the planning, yet on display to the public, for free, for little more than a fortnight. “[Each work] is precious for being brief, which is true for everything really,” Christo explains. “These days we’re bombarded with the banality of things – it’s the same 25

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980-83; Christo and JeanneClaude, The London Mastaba, Hyde Park, 2016-18; The London Mastaba, Collage 2017, Pencil, wax crayon, enamel paint, color photograph by Wolfgang Volz

tenors, for example, wanted to perform a concert in front of one Christo’s pieces – but has often meant that he’s felt the need to create a kind of commercial exclusion zone around his works by ‘renting out’ every business in a 1km radius. “That alone can cost millions,” he notes. “You soon find out that every square foot is owned by someone somewhere”. Certainly just making the works happen is an expensive business.

He recently pulled the plug on a proposed piece in the wilds of Arizona after realising that this would mean working closely with Donald Trump’s

administration. This was after years of planning work with previous administrations and – more painfully – after having spent $40m.

“Most works are very expensive anyway to produce because they’re complex – you have to hire the services of so many people. The pay-roll costs are huge,” says Christo.

“But in this case, well, the decision was a reflection of my freedom. As I said, everything in the world is owned by somebody and this stretch of Arizona is no different – it’s owned by the US Federal Government. When we started the ‘landlord’ was Clinton, then Bush Jnr. – we had a terrible time with him but kept going – and it got better with Obama because he had people around who knew our work. But now we have Trump – and that’s one landlord I don’t want to deal with.

[Walking away is] not easy, but it’s OK, we have other projects.”

Christo’s wisdom has surely come with age. The lost money he just brushes off happens to be his own. And he likes it that way. Christo escaped from the communist rule over Bulgaria when he was 21 by bribing a railway guard to let him hide away on a train that was crossing the border into the capitalist west. This was no statement of the artist’s

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thing over and over. Yet the fact is that you can’t repeat the moment. It’s here and then it’s gone. And we never repeat a work. Of course, because each of our projects is much longer than the time it’s on view, for us every one is a journey. Often they don’t come off. We’ve realised 23 projects over 50 years, but haven’t managed to get permission for 37 others.

But that’s not bad considering we’re dealing with the real world – real things in the real cold or real wind, that have real size and cover real kilometres in public space.”

Indeed, much of Christo’s work is an unintentional commentary on the commonplace 21st-century experience of dealing with maddening bureaucracy. It took 16 years and three appeals to the German government before the whole issue escalated as high as a vote in Parliament, which finally gave permission for Wrapped Reichstag.

Elsewhere, The Mastaba – what would be the world’s largest sculpture, set in the desert near Abu Dhabi, the size of two Giza pyramids – has been almost 40 years in development and still isn’t certain. “Both Jeanne-Claude and I loved the desert, so we’ve been particularly passionate about this one, and it’s probably the one I’ve spent most time and money on,” says Christo. “It will happen. But then I’m an eternal optimist.”

His insistence that none of his works are used for commercial gain by others has not only seen him decline hefty paydays – the three

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FROM TOP: The Mastaba of Abu Dhabi (Project for United Arab Emirates); Collaged photographs 1979 (Detail); Pencil and two photographs by Wolfgang Volz; Christo and Jeanne-Claude Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado, 1970-72

preference for that particular financial system, so much as some hope that it would at least allow him to be left alone. “I escaped from Bulgaria when I was young and was eager to be an artist away from communist oppression. Above all, I wanted to do what all artists want to do – to exist outside of any system that wants to control me.”

And that means the gallery system too – which Christo is less than enamoured with, given the inevitable politics, fashions and profit-seeking that drives it. Instead he has long trod his own path, lucky enough to have a hardcore fan base of loyal art collectors who buy his pieces – or rather the preparatory works, from sketches to plans and models, that form the basis of these pieces – but also having built up a sizable repository of smaller works at a secure location in Basel, through which he is able to work with Swiss banks to fund the projects.

“It’s the one way I’m happy to use the capitalist world,” he laughs. “But it works well. We operate [to make art] like a real corporation, and like a corporation we work with banks because we need continuous cash flow. Let’s just say that the art world – the collectors, the galleries, the museums – are notoriously slow payers. Besides, I want control over the [final] work [when it’s in place]. I want people to walk on these works, touch them, feel them – despite their scale, I think they’re particularly intimate. I like the idea of people getting up close.”

That contrarian approach has only further ensured that Christo has for years bewildered much of the art world, all the more so since his work is not easy to categorise: it doesn’t have the permanency of sculpture, yet it’s sculptural; you can’t hang it on your wall – indeed, would-be collectors couldn’t even get it in the biggest of rooms; it’s not even – like other art media of similar commercial complexities, the likes of video – endlessly reproducible. Rather, Christo’s works are closer to a happening or a kind of performance. Further fuelling the denigration of some critics, they’re popular too. They draw crowds – crowds of people who are satisfied by the enormity and daring – of the pieces without having to ponder too much on their meaning or place in the development of art history.

“Some people have objected to the works because they are useless,” Christo chuckles. “And it’s only because of that uselessness that the works’ scale in particular strikes people as impressive. We see much, much bigger structures all the time – buildings, bridges that we’re familiar with – but the scale doesn’t resonate because these things have a purpose. They can all be justified.

“It’s strange but the first critics to have looked at our work were architecture critics, not art critics and sometimes the work does feel more like urban planning. But of course the primary response to these works is aesthetic, because they’re totally rational but absolutely unnecessary. People see what they see in them, and naturally that response flows from the life of the people, the culture they’re part of. It’s not propaganda, but you can’t articulate what, say, wrapping the Reichstag means to a German. But, you know, really I don’t care what reaction the works get – because I won’t give an inch of my artistic freedom to propagandists of any kind.

“One thing’s for sure, art shouldn’t be comfortable.”

Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Barrels and The Mastaba 1958– 2018, until 9 September, Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Garden, W2, free admission

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Aristocratic furniture maker David Linley on Masterpiece 2018, inspiration and giving craftsmanship the royal treatment WORDS ELLEN MILLARD

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Linley is on the charm offensive. A late-running lunch has left him 30 minutes behind schedule for our interview, and when he strolls over to his stand at Masterpiece he’s met by a team of PRs keen to get the show on the road. “Are we doing it here? Are you the person?” He asks when he spots me amid the chaos, perched on the sofa we’ve been allocated for our interview. “Well cut out the middle man and let’s meet the person, how are you? I’m so sorry, did you hear about the lunch?”

I’d already been warned that Linley “knows everyone”, and indeed throughout our chat people interrupt to say hello, introduce their friends and ask if they can grab five minutes with the man of the moment. “We’ve just been admiring your furniture David,” one woman crows from across the room. “Buying it would be better,” he replies with a smile.

As the second Earl of Snowdon and 20th in line to the throne, Viscount Linley (his official title) is bound to cause a bit of a buzz, but when I meet him he is almost disappointingly un-royal. Absent are the formalities often awarded to his family members – instead he plonks himself on the sofa next to me and begins flicking through a copy of the magazine, telling me stories about meeting Paul Smith (“He comes into the shop quite a lot”) and pointing out one of his client’s boats in the background of our Monaco fashion shoot.

He’s posh, yes, and looks remarkably like his mother, Princess Margaret – but the comparison ends there. If anything he’s keen to avoid discussing his royal connection (my question about whether he’s seen The Crown is met with a polite but firm “no”), and when he does mention his family it’s done in an off-hand way, as if I don’t know who they are. As his mother used to say, “My children aren’t royal; they just happen to have the Queen as an aunt”.

It’s to discuss his eponymous furniture company that we’re meeting at Masterpiece, where Linley and his team present new works of innovative joinery every year. He started making cabinets at the tender age of 20 while living above a chippy in Dorking. It was so successful that three years later he’d opened his first shop on the New King’s Road. He now has boutiques in Pimlico, Belgravia and Mayfair, and a concession stand at Harrods.

“When I first started making furniture, my mother was asked

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every day by her friends, ‘when is your son going to get a job’?” He laughs. “People don’t tend to think of it as a proper vocation, but I hope we’ve started to change that perception and shown that it’s worthwhile.”

Now his brand’s USP is meticulously crafted furniture, objects and wooden accessories spanning writing desks to domino sets. Along with his team of craftsmen he pioneered something of a marquetry renaissance, taking the 17thcentury craft and making it contemporary with veneer screens that depict the London skyline and boxes decorated with miniature works of art.

The majority of Linley’s work comes from bespoke commissions, so the chance to exhibit at Masterpiece happily gives the team creative reign.

This year the focus was on movement, inspired by the fashion of Japanese designer Issey Miyake and architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright. The result is the Torque dining table, a twisting circle with 66 meticulously veneered layers to give the base a contorted effect. In the centre sits a Portoro marble Lazy Susan – a spinning disc that moves independently from the rest of the

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structure. Matching Eclipse side tables in decadent gold marble are also part of the new collection, as is the latest globe in a longstanding collaboration with Bellerby & Co of London.

“This is the only opportunity we have to do a pure idea, because most of the time we’re doing something for commission or to sell in the shop,” Linley says. “This is total freedom; it’s dream time.”

His commissioned work doesn’t sound too dull, mind; Linley’s senior designer Lee Deacon tells me about a plinth the team made for a customer who wanted to display his wife’s custom-made chastity belt. Another commission for a revolving lacquer screen with a highly detailed Bonsai tree design was made to house a family’s slipper collection. “No client is the same,” Deacon laughs.

The designer was the main brain behind the new collection, and while Linley is still very much involved in the direction (the Lazy Susan was his idea) he now approaches the brand from a sales perspective. You won’t find him sanding wood these days.

“I stopped working in the workshop in 1984, when I became a shopkeeper. It was a very distinct cut-off,” he explains. “I was trained in carpentry and I do really love doing it, but at the moment the best use of my time is making sales, not making a nuisance.”

His new aim is to elevate people’s perception of craft; his company’s summer school is now in its third year. The week-long event gives students the chance to learn from Linley’s master craftsmen, in the hope that it inspires them. He has a similar plan for his brand.

“The vibe’s got to be one of creativity and fun. So many people turn up and they’ve all got the same bloody telephone and they all go click, click, click and then walk off. The dialogue is gone,” he says.

“Now, our aim is to engage the young, engage the crafts and elevate them to a point in society where everybody’s proud of what they do. We want to make Linley a centre of excellence – and I think that’s something we are perfectly capable of doing.”

“We want to make Linley a centre of excellence”

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“Work was a painkiller; it was where I hid” MARCO PIERRE WHITE

Following the launch of Mr White’s English Chophouse in Whitechapel in May, Britain’s original rock-star super-chef talks game-changing gastronomy and the legacy of White Heat WORDS JAMES LAWREN CE

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in Marco Pierre White’s plush country hotel, the Rudloe Arms, I wonder if the chef can sense my unease. Not because he’s particularly intimidating – that expectation proves totally unfounded – but because it has all been said before.

White’s arrival with £7.36 in his pocket at gastronomic legend Le Gavroche (he was 16), training under Pierre Koffman at La Tante Claire, winning three Michelin stars at the age of 33, and then giving them back when he hung up his chef ’s whites in 1999 to become a restaurateur – how one can possibly broach new territory with someone who has already been crossexamined so many times?

White, however, makes it surprisingly easy. His opening speech presents a reality that is at stark odds with the ingrained media image of the bad-boy chef, aggressively ejecting patrons from his restaurants and prone to hammy tantrums. Marco Pierre White, it seems, is here to set the record straight.

“This popular image of the enfant terrible chef is entertaining, but inaccurate,” says White. “I’m actually quite a boring person.

Moreover, do you think I could have survived in this business for so long if I was that unstable and tempestuous?” Ironically, he blames his seminal cookbook and memoir, White Heat, for keeping the myth alive.

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incident involving cutting the jacket and trousers of a young chef who had complained about the heat in the kitchen, White retorts: “Yes, that happened, but after all these years the person in question still works for me. So it clearly wasn’t as traumatic for him as people like to believe.”

I’m almost disappointed. I wanted to meet the man of legend, not this reflective, courteous person sitting before me. “The truth is I rarely venture out in public unless I’m working,” he says. Today he abstains from tobacco, alcohol and most other worldly pleasures – White reborn as a virtuous agoraphobe? That may be overstating the case, although White rarely eats out for pleasure and “won’t be seen at your local theatre or cinema,” he points out.

We could go on like this all day, but I’m keen to return to the glory days of the first edition of White Heat, and running some of London’s most celebrated eateries – including his eponymous restaurant, first at the Hyde Park Hotel, then at the Oak Room at Le Meridien Piccadilly. Does he regret his decision to give it all up in 1999?

“Not for one second,” comes the quick reply. “I was sick of being judged by people with less knowledge than me, it was ludicrous.

And, the truth is that winning three stars is intensely exciting, but maintaining them is the most boring thing in the world.”

He remembers with great fondness, however, Michael Lawson of the Box Tree in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, whom he cites as having the most important influence on his culinary style. Initially opened as a tea room in 1962, the Box Tree went on to become one of the first four British restaurants to win two Michelin stars in 1977, LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

Left: White Heat 25: 25th Anniversary Edition, by Marco Pierre White. The original book, published in 1990, won plaudits for its unique blend of outspoken opinion, recipes and dramatic photographs by the late legendary photographer Bob Carlos Clarke

when Lawson was head chef.

Surely White misses some aspects of those days? After all, at the height of his gastronomic career, Oak Room Marco Pierre White was considered London’s best restaurant. “It doesn’t mean much to me,” he says. “It’s not important. It’s a part of my life that’s been and gone.”

I’m hoping for more, though. Particularly after White concedes that he was “monstrously unhappy” during his younger days, still mourning the death of his Italian mother, Maria-Rosa Gallina, who died of a brain haemorrhage when he was six. “When I see those pictures [in White Heat], I just see that I was very unhappy and in great pain. That’s the only emotional impact it has on me today.

Work was a painkiller; it was where I hid.”

He continues: “Pain, though, can also be a source of strength.

All great artists – chefs, musicians, painters – are idealists, and idealists usually carry great pain around with them. But properly managed, that pain can lead to great things.”

Today, multiple ventures place demands on his time – restaurateur, ambassador for Knorr stock, author, television personality, White is also a familiar face on the P&O cruise line.

“My work for P&O is actually something I look forward to the most,” he says. “It allows me to interact with people who are genuinely interested in learning more about food, in the most pleasant of settings.”

But if all this sounds just a bit too anodyne for the UK’s most charismatic chef, don’t worry. White may play down the enfant 34

terrible persona, but he clearly hasn’t lost his infamous bite.

On Gordon Ramsay, who studied under White and whom he once made cry: “Technically accomplished cooking that lacks any soul. He’s the Darcey Bussell of the culinary world.”

White’s take on the Michelin guide: “In my day you had to prove consistency, whereas today chefs are awarded stars almost immediately after the restaurant opens. Singapore, for example, has far too many Michelin stars – I’ve lost all respect for the guide.”

White also upset members of England’s wine community recently when he opined that English sparkling wine is ridiculously overpriced, adding that he couldn’t justify selling it at his restaurants, especially when the quality doesn’t rival that of champagne.

Time passes all too quickly during our conversation, but I snatch a final question before we wrap things up – what does he think about the Roux family’s decision to ban diners taking from taking photographs at the three-Michelin-starred Waterside Inn? “Dining out should not be like going to church. If people are celebrating a special occasion, to deny them a photograph is ludicrous – I think Michel’s going to have to rethink this one.”

But if you feel so liberal about phone usage in public spaces, Marco, why do you continue to resist the allure of a smartphone? White still proudly owns an ancient Nokia. And he admits that he threw people out of his own restaurant for what he felt was “rude behaviour”.

“I guess photos can be intrusive,” he concedes thoughtfully.

“In the end, it’s all about context. Does your behaviour adversely affect other diners? If that happens, then, yes, any restaurant owner should take action.” This dilemma is largely irrelevant to White, who rarely ventures into any restaurant, never mind Michelin-starred venues, for fun.

“Contemporary Michelin food is a conveyor belt of bite-size courses, usually served cold,” he says. “Family, music and my work give me all the satisfaction I crave now. All else is window dressing.”

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“I was sick of being judged by people with less knowledge than me, it was ludicrous”

A rare, handpainted photo of one of Japan’s last Samurai, C.1881, created by Austrian photographer Franz von StillfriedRatenicz

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SAMURAI From their emergence as a military class in the 12th-century, to their demise following the Meiji Restoration and end of feudalism in 1868, the samurai played an integral part in shaping Japan’s identity. R O WE NA MAR ELLA- DAW explores how the legacy of these devoted warriors continues to live on

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samurai is no ordinary warrior.

He does not fear death, only the loss of his honour. Yet should he find himself reborn in present-day Tokyo, formerly Edo, capital of the Tokugawa shogunate, the hereditary military dictatorship system that ruled Japan from 1185 to 1868 (Edo was its capital from 1603 to 1868), it might send him running towards Mount Fuji.

Modern Tokyo’s jungle of skyscrapers would disorientate him – the Edo he knew was flat, punctuated only by the imposing Edo Castle, wooden houses and rice fields. Shinjuku’s blinding neon lights and blaring music would oblige him to wear his flamboyant helmet adorned with horns and fake moustache. A legion of commuters charging out of Shinjuku station armed with mobile phones might provoke his warrior instincts, ready to strike his katana (sword) should anyone attempt to take a selfie with him.

Today’s electronic heated toilet seats equipped with automatic sprays would surely wipe the scowl from his face. Life as he once knew it was very different.

In the samurai world, everyone knew his place. Theoretically, the emperor sat at the top of the pyramid, but his authority was usurped by the shogun, head honcho of the military government selected by the emperor and thus de facto leader of Japan.

Next in line were the daimyōs, feudal lords-cum-warlords who employed warrior-class retainers, or samurai, to protect their domain. Further down the pecking order were peasants and artisans, then the ‘lowest of the low’, the merchants, whom samurai considered parasites.

The whole of feudal Japan was controlled by the samurai. Over the centuries, the landscape they inhabited, ruled, fought over and spilled blood upon changed beyond recognition, destroyed

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by battle fires, earthquakes, and much later in history by Second World War bombings. Yet their legacy lives on through the people, surviving castles, monuments and mansions, not to mention countless epic films depicting their bravery and brutality in equal measure.

A samurai was bound by Bushido, a code of conduct based on frugality, martial arts skills, obedience, loyalty and honour to the death. Unflinching allegiance to his master was the leading principle in any samurai’s life. The most legendary example, perhaps, is the Ako incident, which involved 47 rōnin (masterless samurai) joining forces to avenge their master’s death. After killing their master’s murderer, they turned themselves in and were ordered by the shogunate authorities to commit seppuku (hara-kiri), a ritual suicide by disembowelment involving a ‘second’, who would chop off the victim’s head moments after he had thrust the knife into his belly. All rōnins duly obliged except for one, who was pardoned because of his young age. The shogun also condemned to death the grandson of the man that the rōnins killed. His crime? Being incapable of protecting his family like a samurai should.

In fact and fiction, the samurai is usually portrayed as an allmale army of skilled warriors, and rarely mentioned are the onnabugeisha, the female warriors who fought alongside their male counterparts. Belonging to the elite bushi class, they were trained in martial arts and the naginata, a long spear with a curved blade, effective at disabling riders during cavalry combats. These women were not spared from jigai, the female version of seppuku, which involved slashing their throat.

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LEGENDARY SAMURAI

Japan’s three powerful unifiers were Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582), Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598) and Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), Japan’s last shogun.

Differences in their temperament are summed up in a senryu (a three-line unrhymed satirical poem): “If the cuckoo does not sing, kill it” describes Oda Nobunaga’s ruthlessness.

“If the cuckoo does not sing, coax it” sums up Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s resourcefulness.

“If the cuckoo does not sing, I will wait until it does” connotes Tokugawa’s stoicism.

BENKEI (1155-1189) Benkei was a towering warrior monk (he stood 6ft 7in tall), who duelled and defeated his enemies and amassed 999 swords, only to lose his 1,000th to warlord Minamoto no Yoshitsune, to whom he then swore allegiance until death. He killed more than 300 soldiers while fighting Yoshitsune’s enemies, but it was his heroic death that lives on.

Riddled with arrows, he died standing, a moment known as the ‘Standing Death of Benkei’.

MIYAMOTO MUSASHI

(1584-1685) Musashi fought his first duel and killed his opponent at the age of 13 – and didn’t lose any of his next 60 duels.

He founded the Niten-ryū style of swordsmanship, requiring simultaneous use of two swords – the katana and wakizashi. Later in life Musashi retired to a cave, where he wrote The Book of Five Rings, about warfare tactics, strategy and philosophy.

during the Genpei Wars (1180-1185). Like amassing trophies, collecting heads was a post-battle ritual among the victorious, and Tomoe was said to have severed and collected the heads of seven mounted warriors at the Battle of Yokotagawara (1183). She then led a 1,000-strong cavalry to victory during the Battle of Kurikara (1183), and also fought alongside just 300 men against the Taira clan’s cavalry of 6,000 warriors. She survived along with just four comrades. Her finest hour came during the Battle of Awazu (1184), when she charged towards 30 mounted warriors and decapitated a top warrior of the Musashi clan. There were other female warriors, as DNA evidence from other battle sites revealed, but it was Tomoe’s beauty and military prowess that made her a legend.

Kyoto – The Imperial Capital

If he were a high-ranking warrior serving the Emperor, then

A Samurai bearing typical sword and armour, c.1860

Kyoto – the imperial capital from 794 to 1868 – would be a samurai’s regular haunt. The first military government was established here in 1192 by warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, who became first shogun of the Kamakura period (1185-1333).

The serenity of modern Kyoto belies centuries of conflict, as battles fought within the city and its periphery left widespread devastation. Unlike Japan’s other mega-cities, Kyoto has been spared over-modernisation, its horizon devoid of skyscrapers and neon advertisements, which are banned by law. As the nation’s ancient capital of culture and history, it was deliberately spared the US bombing raids of the Second World War, helping to preserve period buildings, palaces and no less than 2,000 surviving temples and shrines.

The samurai lived a frugal life, their sustenance comprising mainly of rice, tofu, fermented vegetables and fish, washed

F E AT U R E down with sake to drown their fears and loneliness. Today, Kyoto’s Nishiki Market’s covered alleyway is a foodie paradise, where stalls selling local delicacies would have tempted even the most steadfast warrior. Not far from here is Nijō Castle, built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, first shogun of the Edo period. An elaborate gate leads to well-preserved UNESCO-registered buildings, where corridors covered with tatami (mats made of rice straw) produce a bird-like squeak when anyone walks through, hence the name ‘Nightingale’ floorboards. It was the security system of its time.

Kyoto’s temples and shrines were not just for worship. These sacred grounds offered refuge for warriors, although the monks couldn’t guarantee protection. A samurai preparing for battle would stop here to pray for victory or better luck in the next life.

Warlord Oda Nobunaga – a powerful daimyō who attempted to unify Japan in the late 16th-century – made Honnō-ji Temple his base when he was in town. He committed seppuku here when betrayed by his general, Akechi Mitsuhide, who set the temple on fire. It was rebuilt next to what is now Shiyakusho-mae Station.

Samurai of the Satsuma clan during the 1868-1869 Boshin War

A samurai was bound by Bushido, a code of conduct based on frugality, martial arts skills, obedience, loyalty and honour to the death On the outskirts of Kyoto, the town of Yamazaki, now home to the Suntory Yamazaki whisky distillery, was where Nobunaga’s death was avenged by his loyal general, Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Battle of Yamazaki in 1582. He then took over the reins of unifying Japan – and when not engaging in battle, invading Korea or crucifying missionaries, he focused his efforts on rebuilding Kyoto, restructuring its war-torn streets and rebuilding temples, although it was not until the Edo period that Kyoto became a prosperous city.

Iga Ueno – Home of the Ninja

The shinobu or ‘ninja’ played a vital role in samurai conflicts, and their portrayal as death-defying assassins in modern fiction is just half the story. Specialising in stealth, espionage and guerrilla tactics, they were hired to help the samurai undermine the enemy. And contrary to popular belief, they did not always don black outfits, more often disguising their identity by blending in with the crowd. They were the MI6 of their day. The tranquil city of Iga Ueno in Mie Prefecture was their homeland, and its most notable samurai, Hattori Hanzō, was also a ninja who defended his region against Nobunaga’s forces.

The ninja’s combat style is referred to as Ninjutsu, but its practice today is just a fraction of what ninjas were capable of. At the Iga Museum of Iga-ryū (iganinja.jp), the Ashura Ninja Group demonstrates traditional Iga-ryū Ninjutsu tactics, agility and weaponry skills, while a guided tour reveals typical escape doors, traps and hiding places for weapons and explosives, alongside an exhibition of gadgets and secret codes.

Iga Ueno’s ninja heritage is evident on every street corner, and even on local train carriages. The owner of Murai Bankoen tea shop, Motoharu Murai, is the grandson of a ninja master who operated a ninja school from 1860 to 1950. Motoharu serves excellent tea grown in the region, and is eager to show his collection of antique samurai and ninja weapons. This charming city is also home to the imposing 16th-century Iga Ueno Castle, which has sweeping views of the city and a collection of samurai armour.

‘Control Gifu and you control Japan’

That was the mantra that galvanised Oda Nobunaga to take control of the region during the tumultuous Sengoku period (1467 to 1567). Although mountainous, the prefecture’s central location made it a strategic hub linking the east and west through

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ancient routes and post towns. Nobunaga didn’t waste time seizing Inabayama Castle and renaming the castle and town as ‘Gifu’. A golden statue stands in his memory outside Gifu Station, and the annual Gifu Nobunaga Festival held in October features a samurai warrior parade.

Winters were harsh for samurai going into battle, and the same snow-covered mountains of Gifu they glimpsed are now known as the Japanese Alps. The city of Takayama in Gifu’s Hida region celebrates one of Japan’s best spring and autumn festivals, against a backdrop of well-preserved merchant buildings. And a samurai would have killed for a piece of succulent Hida beef, a speciality of this region.

West of Gifu, Sekigahara was the location of the eponymous battle of 1600, when Ieyasu Tokugawa’s 74,000-strong army fought the forces of Ishida Mitsunari and Môri Terumoto, whose 80,000 contingent included powerful samurai clans.

Last-minute defections were rife during battles, none more so than at Sekigahara, which swung in Tokugawa’s favour. Within a blood-soaked open field, 60,000 severed heads were amassed.

It marked the unstoppable rise to power of the Tokugawa shogunate that was to last for nearly 270 years.

Edo’s ‘floating world’

Beneath modern-day Tokyo’s ultra-modern veneer lurk the shadows of the Edo period. After Ieyasu Tokugawa seized power in 1603 and established his military hegemony here, life changed for the samurai. Many became masterless, some resorting to banditry, while others lost their land to privileged regional daimyōs, who themselves had to travel distances to stay in Edo, where their families were kept hostage. These lords were ordered to personally fund public projects, which eventually depleted their finances – a cunning manoeuvre for averting dissent and uprisings. During the reign of Iemitsu, the third shogun, farmers were banned from consuming the rice they harvested.

With no major battles to fight, the samurai channelled their energies into learning the arts and assuming administrative duties. Each class was confined to live within its own quarter, while every aspect of life was monitored and controlled, leading to clandestine diversions to vent frustration. The Kabuki theatre developed and flourished as a main source of entertainment for samurai, merchants and commoners. Initially, women assumed 39

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The last samurai

The era of the samurai came to an end when the Meiji Restoration took power back from the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868. The revolution consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan, Emperor Meiji. But when the emperor abolished social classes, turned feudal domains into prefectures Japanese and conscripted commoners samurai in into the army, the samurai, who armour, made up around 10 per cent of 1860s the Japanese population, and who had wielded a tremendous amount of power, found themselves without purpose, no longer their nation’s only armed force. Those loyal to samurai traditions rebelled. Saigō Takamori, who had previously helped to overthrow the Tokugawa regime, led the Satsuma Rebellion from January 1877 to September of the same year.

Fatally wounded, he committed seppuku. He is considered Japan’s last samurai.

From Japan’s tumultuous past through to its rapid modernisation, one thing that remains untouched is the samurai legacy of discipline, self-sacrifice and reverence deeply rooted in the nation’s psyche. In the words of Paul Tierney, Walk Japan’s expert guide, “doing what one is told without questioning authority and the willingness to do that task to the utmost of one’s ability manifests the samurai spirit in modern-day Japan and its people. You still see this in how society here raises its children and the top-down corporate culture of Japan.”

During my sojourn in Japan, I watched sushi chefs carve raw fish with the concentration, skill and precision of a skilled warrior. The tea ceremony once performed by samurai tea masters remains a sacred ritual, while simplicity and minimalism in design, arts and day-to-day living hark back to their frugal past.

The Japanese take politeness to a level unseen anywhere else, most prominently when hotel staff stay in bowing position until the guest is out of sight. A shogun would have expected nothing less. Cherry blossoms may come and go. Robots and vending machines may take over one day. But through thick and thin, the samurai spirit will prevail.

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WHERE TO STAY

TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK

THE CAPITOL HOTEL TOKYU

Samurai movies have long been a staple of Japanese culture, and the famous Toei Studio in Kyoto, home to hundreds of films and TV series, is renowned for producing period samurai and ninja films, including the recently released Blade of the Immortal, directed

by Takashi Miike. The studio incorporates a theme park with behind-the-scene tours, fight demonstrations, shows, a museum, and a sprawling film location backlot with authentic Edo-period streets and buildings to explore. toei-eigamura.com

SAMURAI MUSEUM OF TOKYO

Shinjuku was once the samurai’s domain, which makes it a fitting home for the Samurai Museum of Tokyo. A guided tour across two floors reveals traditional armour, various types of kabuto (helmet), depictions of battles and prominent shoguns. Visitors can have their photos taken wearing samurai outfits, learn about calligraphy, samurai swords, and watch a sword battle performance. samuraimuseum.jp

EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM

The Edo-Tokyo Museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey back to Edo times through to post-war Tokyo.

Permanent scale models showcase period buildings, palaces, commoner and samurai quarters, landmarks such as Nihonbashi Bridge, and life on the streets. A special area is also dedicated to the Kabuki theatre. edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu owes its calming aura to its contemporary Japanese decor, water features and landscaped gardens, in perfect harmony with the 500-year-old Hie Shinto shrine next door. The shrine is dedicated to the Tokugawa shoguns, who are enshrined here as kami (gods). The hotel is popular with visiting dignitaries for its proximity to the National Diet Building, the equivalent of the Houses of Parliament.

Views of the Imperial Palace and city skyline can be seen from its top-floor suites, and a few laps at the 20-metre indoor pool would soothe the stresses of a modern-day samurai. The hotel’s Suiren restaurant serves kaiseki, teppanyaki, shabushabu and sushi, all expertly prepared by chef Minoru Tsuge and his team. My kaiseki dinner brought together delicate flavours and textures presented with artistic flair. The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is close to the lively Akasaka district, frequented by local ‘salarymen’ for its myriad restaurants and bars. tokyuhotels.co.jp/capitol-h/

WALK JAPAN

During my walking tour of Tokyo, Walk Japan’s guide, Paul Tierney, took me back to an era ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, visiting old samurai haunts, commoner neighbourhoods and landmarks where decisive battles and events led to the hegemony’s rise and demise.

It helped me visualise another side of Tokyo, where shadows of the samurai still hover, where its legacy remains ingrained in the lives of 21stcentury denizens.

Walk Japan’s Tokyo Tour is a two-day walking tour for up to 12 participants, with tours running up to November 2018.

Prices start at JPY28,000 per person (approximately £183) and includes local travel transfers from the tour starting point, walkjapan.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

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both male and female roles, but were later replaced by male performers. A hedonistic sub-culture thrived under the guise of the kabuki, where kagema – adolescent male apprentices who engaged in prostitution – catered to both female and male clientele, including Buddhist priests. Its epicentre was Yoshiwara, Edo’s registered red-light district.

Yoshiwara’s licensed brothels were confined within a walled compound surrounded by rice fields. Young girls sold by their impoverished parents ended up here, and were forbidden to leave the premises, although those desperate to escape resorted to setting the place on fire. Privileged courtesans based outside the compound inspired fashion trends with their expensive kimonos, all integral to Edo’s decadent ‘floating world’ or ukiyo depicted in woodblock prints from notable artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige.

Other pleasure dens operated close to Buddhist temples in Sensō-ji and Asakusa, south of Yoshiwara. Merchants and entertainers paid donations to temples for the privilege of trading in these quarters, which thrived until the Second World War. While Asakusa cleaned up over the decades, today it retains its buzzing, Bohemian spirit. As Edo’s denizens did centuries past, today’s visitors flock to Sensō-ji Temple for worship, then indulge in retail therapy.

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SIX MUSTSEE SAMURAI MOVIES SEVEN SAMURAI

(Kurosawa, 1954): Inspired the 1960 Western remake The Magnificent Seven, and the 2015 remake of the remake

RAN

(Kurosawa, 1985): Inspired

by Shakespeare’s King Lear

13 ASSASSINS

(Takashi Miike, 2010): Sleek remake of the 1963 version

47 RONIN

(Carl Rinsch, 2013): Inspired by the real-life 47 Rōnin

THE LAST SAMURAI

(Edward Zwick, 2003): A depiction of conflicts leading to the demise of Saigō Takamori

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL

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DRESS TO IMPRESS

Most parents like their children to look good but don’t necessarily want to spend large sums of money on clothes that they will grow out of fairly quickly. Online store Little Circle has the perfect solution. Its concept is simple: buy chic children’s clothing, wear and love the items, and when they are too small, send them back, receive credit and refresh your child’s wardrobe with new clothes. With a wonderful selection of gorgeous brands, such as Simple Kids and Tambere, curated by fashion editor Anna Bromilow and her business partner Lisa Hill, you’ll find beautiful outfits and accessories for kids aged two to 10. littlecircle.co.uk

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Could there be a better place to spend your school holidays than London? While it doesn’t have the beaches you’ll find in the Med or the guaranteed sunshine of the Greek Islands, there are seemingly limitless things for kids to get up to during the summer break.

In the Westend and beyond children can get half price tickets for top shows such as the Lion King, Aladdin and Matilda when accompanying a paying adult during ‘Kids Week’ which actually runs for the whole of August. This annual theatre promotion has great deals on the biggest shows as well as special backstage workshops (kidsweek.co.uk).

For something really quite unique head to Regents Park Open Air Theatre for Dinosaurs Live. Explore uncharted territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing dinosaurs in this new interactive family show (openairtheatre.com).

Book a night safari at the London Wetland Centre where you and your little ones can experience an exciting evening adventure, building dens and looking for nocturnal animals, finishing off with stories around a roaring campfire toasting marshmallows (wwt.org.uk).

And for the little artists in the family how about a guided visit to some of the best know galleries and museums? The tutors at Little Grand Tour will share their knowledge on trips to the likes of the National Portrait Gallery, the Tate Modern and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Or, for something close to the office, opt for a tour of the Docklands Museum just 10 minutes from Canary Wharf. During the two to three hour tours, groups of up to eight children learn about art and history in a fun and interesting way for less that £10 each (thelittlegrandtour.co.uk).

That’s summer in the city sorted.

BEACH LIFE

Heading to seaside? Brighten up your trip even more with these great accessories from Sunny Life. This Australian brand specialises in bright beach kit that will keep the kids entertained for hours – even Becks is a fan.

Badminton set, £35, Rubber ring, £71, Sunny Life Badminton set £35, smallable.com

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Looking for some last minute holiday wardrobe buys for your kids? Head straight to Monsoon. The high street favourite has a fantastic summer range for boys and girls including some great UV protective swimsuits, stylish shorts and T-shirts – ideal for long sunny days on the beach. monsoon.co.uk

Think Russian Roulette but with nothing more than a soaking. Place a filled water balloon inside this sphere and set the timer – as you pass the “bomb” around it’s just a matter of time before the pin inside pops the sphere and gives the holder a face full of H20.

Splash Out. £9.99, smythstoys.com

DREAM VILLAS

When travelling with kids, you want to ensure your home-from-home is fully equipped with all the kit you need to enjoy your holiday – from cots to pool toys. Luxury villa company Passepartout Homes has properties all over the world and will ensure that when you arrive everything you need is waiting. They’ll even do your grocery shopping and arrange for childcare. Scott Williams Villas also has 150 properties in some of Europe’s most stunning locations, many with child-friendly pools. The company’s inclusive concierge service means they will cater for your every need from a helicopter to a high chair. Now that’s what makes a holiday. passepartout-homes.com; scottwilliams.co.uk

This beach game slots together in moments and creates a shrunken version of the craze that’s sweeping the nation – Frisbee golf. Aim your coloured circular flyers at the chainmail-style net and, if you hit the sweet spot, you’ve scored.

Mini frisbee golf, £19.99, johnlewis.com

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Make exploring new cities even more fun with these amazing maps from the New Voyager. Joining the likes of New York, Paris and Los Angeles is new addition Lisbon with stunning, playful illustrations that reflect the colours and essence of the city. From a day trip to Costa da Caparica to a green urban escape at Estufa Fria, The New Voyager in Lisbon offers a unique and off-thebeaten path outlook aimed at young tourists. thenewvoyager.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

It is a classic: Swingball still induces those nostalgic grins that’ll remind you of a time you played in the past.

This unit, with its updated design, features a carry case for storage which doubles up as the base for stability on the sand. Just fill it up with the silica all around and, unless you’re some kind of ACE service maker, it’ll stay standing.

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GREEN LIGHT

The Green People prides itself on producing organic products that are ethically sourced, fairly traded, free of harsh chemicals and never tested on animals. The company, which has been around for more than 20 years and has become one of the UK’s most loved natural skincare brands, has just launched its newest range of skin and hair care goodies.

The new Holiday Sun Starter Pack and Superfood Starter Pack will help improve your body and hair care regimen through the vitamin-rich and moisture-boosting ingredients, leaving you with healthier locks and skin without hurting the environment.

From £10, greenpeople.co.uk

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Food delivery service Mindful Chef – a favourite of Tom Daley, Pixie Lott and Andy Murray – has launched a new summer salad series, which is available until September. Each of the new healthy boxes is packed with British produce and recipe cards, so you can enjoy delicious dishes from the comfort of your couch. All 16 salad options are gluten and dairy free, and make for a delicious and nutritious meal.

From £4.50 per portion, mindfulchef.com

KING OF THE KITCHEN

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STYLE GOALS

Paul Smith gets a kick out of football, which is why he has partnered with New Balance to produce a new range of trainers and footballs. To mark the 30th anniversary of the brand’s 576 trainer, Smith has designed a limited edition black version featuring his signature stripe print. For budding Harry Kane’s, there’s also a revamped MiUK-One football boot in England shades of white and red. Team your chosen pair with one of three matching footballs for a winning look.

Footballs from £30, trainers from £200, Paul Smith, Cabot Square

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Charcoal is the health and beauty industry’s new favourite ingredient, famed for its detoxifying and cleansing qualities. Jumping on the bandwagon is WOW Drinks, which has launched a new Activated Charcoal drink, a blend of charcoal, filtered water and cold pressed juice, which is available in three flavours: lemon & ginger, lemon & mint and raspberry.

WOW drinks from £1.90, Waitrose, Canada Place

Lizzie Loves Healthy Family Food is a new cookbook

by Lizzie King, filled with family-friendly recipes to encourage your little ones to enjoy eating healthily during their summer holidays. Lizzie King is a nutritional health coach and a graduate of Leith’s School of Cookery, as well as a mother of three young children. Her experience and qualifications are highlighted in her new cookery book which features gluten-free and sugar-free recipes for tots, teens and the entire family. £13.99, lizzieloveshealthy.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

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WHETHER YOU’RE SPENDING THE SUMMER IN SRI LANKA OR SOHO, SPEND IT WEARING THE KOOPLES’ BOHEMIAN SUNRISE COLLECTION

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Shirt, £285, Paul Smith, Cabot Place; Vest, £69, BOSS, Canada Place; Trousers, £455, Sunglasses, £140, Cerruti 1881, cerruti.com; Bracelet, £165, Miansai, miansai.com; Shoes, £695, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com

THIS PAGE: Blazer, £575, BOSS, Cabot Place; Shirt, £165, Sandro Paris, Jubilee Place; Chinos, £175, New & Lingwood, newandlingwood.com; Sandals, £285, Church’s, church-footwear.com OPPOSITE PAGE: Blazer, £880, Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com; Shirt, £420, DSquared2, dsquared2.com; Trousers, £165, DAKS, 10 Old Bond Street, W1S

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THIS PAGE Shirt, £640, Prada, mrporter.com; T-shirt, £120, Sandro Paris, Jubilee Place; Trousers, £430, Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com; Shoes, £765, Christian Louboutin, 35 Dover Street, W1S; Straw boater, £125, DAKS, 10 Old Bond Street, W1S OPPOSITE PAGE Jacket, from £1,200, Gieves & Hawkes, 1 Savile Row, W1S; Shirt, £175, AMI, amiparis.com; Trousers, £210, Corneliani, corneliani.com; Sandals, £119, Oliver Sweeney, oliversweeney.com; Sunglasses, £595, E.B. Meyrowitz, ebmeyrowitz.co.uk

THIS PAGE Shirt, £870, Gucci, mrporter.com; Trousers, £860, Cerruti 1881, cerruti.com; Loafers, £640, Giuseppe Zanotti, giuseppezanotti.com; Sunglasses, £425, Kirk Originals, kirkoriginals.com OPPOSITE PAGE Blazer, £545, Paul Smith, Cabot Place; Shirt, £465, Off-White, mrporter.com; Chinos, £225, Chester Barrie, chesterbarrie.co.uk; Shoes, £340, Church’s, Cabot Place

MODEL: Sam Way @ Models 1 LOCATION: Amanwella Resort, Sri Lanka, aman.com

DREAMER

DREAMER

Coach, in Canary Wharf’s Cabot Place, has introduced a brand new collection for A/W18, the Dreamer, glovetanned leather bags, available in three sizes, exuding elegance and effortless style

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rom starting off as a small, family-run workshop in New York City offering bags with excellent quality, craftsmanship and design, Coach has gone on to become a leading global lifestyle brand offering bags, accessories, shoes and apparel. It has become known for its innovative design and immaculate quality and has boasted several well-known ambassadors, such as Selena Gomez and Chloë Grace Moretz representing the brand.

Brand new for autumn and the highlight of the Coach 1941 autumn 2018 runway show was the Dreamer bag. The bag, which is part of a new collection that was officially introduced during fashion week and available from Coach’s Cabot Place store, is elegant and effortless. Inspired by romantics and the endless possibilities of New York City, the well-designed pieces are crafted in glovetanned leather and feature a three-compartment design, modern details and three bag charms. Not only is the bag available in a whole host of variations, including its signature print, tattoo detailing and studs, it has also been created in three sizes to suit everyone’s unique lifestyle, from day to night.

The bag is available in the Dreamer 21, a mini version, the standard sized Dreamer and the Dreamer 36, a larger version of the bag. Take your pick.

Coach, Cabot Place; uk.coach.com

Colourblock Dreamer, £495

Colourblock Exotic Dreamer, £696

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Mixed Leather Dreamer, £495

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THE NEW STONE SET

Meet the contemporary fine jewellers shaking up the industry WORDS MHAIRI G RAHAM

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was once a time when fine jewellery was available to view only by a chosen few, within the confines of salons on Place Vendôme and Bond Street. Now, younger audiences are shopping by scrolling through social media and insouciantly pairing diamonds with T-shirts and jeans. The conservative world of fine jewellery has been flipped on its head, as a new generation of convention-flouting designers are redefining how we shop and style precious stones.

“It is great to see the face of fine jewellery changing,” says Elizabeth Von Der Goltz, global buying director of Net-aPorter. “Contemporary jewellery designers are creating pieces to be worn every day that are less conventional. We see customers purchasing multiple items to be worn at the same time as well as high value items with jeans and beauty. We have sold a £20,000 Piaget watch with a nail polish before and a £15,000 Anita Ko diamond bracelet with a denim jacket. A new generation of designers is offering our customers a fresh way of wearing jewellery.”

On her modern, pavé diamond pieces, Anita Ko says: “It’s no fun to have diamonds sitting in a safe. My clients live in Los Angeles, New York and London where everyday pieces are de rigueur. So even when a special design is purchased, it’s often worn every day.”

The LA-based designer is credited with spearheading the

OPPOSITE Sandro, £10,320, and Petite Sandro earrings, £3,750, Sophie Bille Brahe doverstreetmarket.com THIS PAGE Crescent Hoops II, £4,400, patcharavipa.com

JEWELLERY contemporary diamond ‘stack’, be it a curated finger, ear or neck. A favourite amongst Hollywood’s elite, her solid gold safety pins and angular bracelets often add a punk-inspired edge to the red carpet.

Another designer tearing up the traditional rulebook is Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura, who produces clean-lined and richly textured, geometric forms made from teak, coconut shells, diamonds and yellow gold.

Bangkok-born Bodiratnangkura began producing jewellery at 13, which she sold in her own shop. She later honed her craft at Central Saint Martins before launching her eponymous label in 2016. It soon caught the attention of Dover Street Market, which now stocks the brand in London, alongside Matches Fashion.

Bodiratnangkura splits her time between London and Bangkok, where her pieces are handmade in her studio by a team of six goldsmiths. Collections can take years to finesse,

drawing on Thai architecture, nature and materials. “My heritage is the vein that runs through all of my work. We value the process of craftsmanship and embrace imperfections as beauty. I like to think our pieces reflect the human characteristics: spontaneous, unexpected and flawed, but fearless.”

Also part of the Dover Street Market roster is Sophie Bille Brahe, the Copenhagen-based jeweller renowned for her minimalist and covetable cool-girl diamonds and pearls.

“My focus has always been, ‘how simple and beautiful can I make this?’” Explains Brahe. “I know and work with several traditional goldsmith techniques. It was important for me to know all of the rules in order to feel comfortable changing them.”

Brahe’s thoughtfully-curated social media presence beautifully translates her sinuous earrings and delicate chains, which take their cue from astrology and the serene Danish landscape. A crescent-shaped cuff seems to thread elegantly through the

Cupid, £2,540, and Piero rings, £2,410, Sophie Bille Brahe, doverstreetmarket.com

“We value the process of craftsmanship and embrace the imperfections as beauty ”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Double Diamond Chevron Ring, £4,000, Diamond Dagger Necklace, £1,525, anitako.com; Diamond Relax Necklace, £4,750, Selection of rings, POA, isabellatownsley.com; Round Ring IV, £2,750, Crescent Hoops I, £2,200, patcharavipa.com; Babylon Clair earring, £1,470, Sophie Bille Brahe, doverstreetmarket.com; GRL PWR Earrings, £765, isabellatownsley.com

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earlobe, reflective of a shooting star, while an undulating diamond ring offers a fresh alternative for brides-to-be.

“I receive lots of queries about my jewellery through Instagram.

For someone like me who doesn’t have a store, it is a nice way for me to be able to introduce small parts of my universe.”

“The majority of our sales come via Instagram,” agrees London-based jeweller Isabella Townsley, who ships globally from her Warwick Avenue flat. The 24-year old designer got her first break when Rita Ora posted a provocative photo wearing in the Relax necklace, which refashions Old English font in 18-carat gold.

Townsley studied at the Gemological Institute of America in New York and worked with Harry Fane in Mayfair. Previous courses in graphic design at Camberwell College of Arts and photography and styling at Condé Nast College put her in good stead to present her collections creatively on social media, where she distils her unique blend of playful girl-power glamour.

Her signature inverse-set diamonds, which reveal the rarelyseen spikey underside of the stone, are complemented by more affordable collections like the new Girl PWR line, which is made up of earrings and slim, stackable rings that start from £189.

Unlike traditional jewellery houses, this new coterie of ethically-conscious designers creates collections with street trends in mind. Baubles have been replaced by clean lines and geometric forms that fit the contemporary customer’s modern wardrobe and lifestyle.

“It’s refreshing to see how adventurous the industry has become in recent years,” comments Katharina Zoe Erasin, buyer for Boutique 1 on Sloane Street, a two-storey trove of contemporary designer wares. “Jewellery is such an integral part of a woman’s personality and the new wave of designers are creating pieces that are fun, unique and effortless.”

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The ultimate guide to perfect holiday hair

loose waves and a relaxed you’re style for a night out. “Try flying to washing and drying your hair, far-flung destinations or picking a and heat-styling with a UK retreat that’s closer to home, wide-barrel tong,” she says. your hair may find your holiday “Don’t forget to let each less relaxing than you do, section cool completely especially if you plan to head to before letting it drop. the beach. But the best and Applying a texturising spray simplest way to protect your hair that smells great will against sand, sea and salt is complete the look.” reassuringly low-tech. Tie it up If you’re sporting hair and cover it with a hat, suggests extensions, the advice is to Elena Hachaturianc, hair expert make sure you tie hair up and founder of the Beauty & when you’re in the water and, Melody salons. Though, of course, if your extensions do get wet, that won’t always be practical. “If ensure you wash salt water off you’re swimming with your hair straight away, using a down, wash it straight away with a sulphate-free shampoo. cleansing shampoo,” “Protect your hair extensions Hachaturianc recommends. the same way you protect “There is also a special line of your own hair,” says Kérastase shampoos with UV Hachaturianc, and this point filters, which help wash off is reinforced by McKenna: chlorine from the pool.”

“Good-quality hair extensions It’s also important to keep your will behave just like your own hair hydrated in the sun. Vixen & hair. To keep them feeling and Blush hair-extension salon looking great I would founder Sarah McKenna suggests recommend using hydration keeping a bottle of leave-in products during the day and conditioner to hand, such as Redken All Soft leave-in Everyone wants to look their best on make sure to wash them in the evening after a day by the conditioner – perfect for spraying holiday and going away needn’t be pool. I would advise against on after you’ve been for a dip. It’s also advisable to shower after hair-raising. Keep your head with our leaving your hair loose during the day but instead keep it in each swim, especially if you have ultimate guide to caring for your hair a low braid so that the hair bright blonde hair, to avoid hair does not have a chance to becoming discoloured. McKenna this summer, with advice from top become matted.” recommends shampooing and London salon owners Elena Which products would conditioning hair each evening these leading salon owners after being on the beach all day.

Hachaturianc and Sarah McKenna recommend taking away with Prolonged exposure to the sun you this summer? For can damage hair, causing McKenna, a good quality shampoo and conditioner are discoloration, dry and brittle strands, broken or split essentials. “Salon-branded shampoos are worth ends, thinning and frizziness. There are a number of investing in as they will always be more caring to your products that contain UV protection and anti-fade hair,” she explains. “I think salt spray is a fantastic complexes, but McKenna feels that the only truly product as this will guarantee texture – which is what effective way to avoid damage to your hair is to cover it every girl wants on holiday.” Hachaturianc suggests in direct sunlight. “UV sprays are not effective for hair, using a water-based leave-in conditioner spray – so these offer a false sense of security,” she says. “For lighter than cream-based options, it can be easily and those who already have dry or bleached hair I would frequently reapplied during the day. recommend wearing a hat or coating your hair in And, when it’s time to head back to reality, it’s worth Moroccan oil if you are lying in the sun all day. If you giving a thought to your post-holiday haircare. Because have regular hair that is not damaged through of the effects of the sun, it’s better to cut and colour over-bleaching, I would recommend enjoying the sun hair when you get back, McKenna explains, so book an and not worrying about damage.” appointment for your return. “Your hair will look McKenna’s other top tips for holiday hair include lighter and usually dryer,” she says. “Most people will choosing a comfortable daytime hairstyle, such as a low also come back with newly tanned skin and may want ponytail or braid. She recommends washing and drying FROM TOP: to update their colour to suit it. Capitalise on that hair each evening to keep it hydrated and, depending Elena Hachaturianc; sun-kissed glow.” McKenna also suggests consulting on the length and thickness of your hair, opting for Sarah McKenna

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your colourist when getting back from holiday as the sun will make any salon-applied colour fade. “In most cases it would be a good idea to have a glossing treatment done or a tone correction,” she says. Many of Hachaturianc’s clients choose a chemical-free keratin treatment to repair and hydrate hair.

To maintain your new salon cut at home, always use the products recommended by the stylist, counsels McKenna, to ensure a match with your hair type. “Also, if you have a nice sharp bob or new chunky ends that you’re in love with, you can maintain this best by reducing the number of times you heat-style your hair – or you can even just turn down the temperature of the heat styling tool. It is always good to banish heat.”

For the ultimate summer look, opt for loose long hair.

Extensions are an instant way to add length and volume. “Our salon is busiest every May when we are all in the holiday mood,” says McKenna. “You don’t have to break the bank or commit to too much. Vixen & Blush has a new Invisible Tape service that will give you long loose waves in less than 30 minutes.

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Instagram pic. You won’t regret it.”

Balayage was one of the leading hair trends last year and this graduated highlighting technique has been given a revamp for 2018. Flamboyage, a stunning combination of ombré and balayage methods, gives a natural-looking, sun-kissed effect and was first developed by award-winning hair stylist and art director Angelo Seminara.

“Whether you have thick and curly, or fine and straight hair, any hair type works well with flamboyage – rejoice!” says Hachaturianc. “It also works well for grey hair too.

“My final recommendation for summer hair is Olaplex’s pre-shampoo treatment, which restores broken bonds in your hair to make it shiny and healthy again.” Hachaturianc highly recommends it for those who like to colour their hair frequently.

“Olaplex was a secret weapon of Kim Kardashian when going from black to platinum blond and back without any damage,” she says. “Choose the Stand Alone treatment at the salon and use the No 3 Hair Perfector at home once a week. You will see and feel the difference.”

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Turmeric’s a treasure

It wasn’t long ago that dieticians were exclaiming about the many benefits that turmeric can bring to our diets. Now, leading dermatologists are championing the spice for its many beauty benefits WOR D S ANG ELIN A VILLA- CLARK E

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found in the kitchen spice rack, the orange root derived from India is most commonly used to bring out the delicious flavours of Asianinspired dishes. If 2017 was the ‘year of kale’, then this year has definitely been the time that turmeric has become our ‘must-use’ foodie ingredient. Despite its recent moment in the spotlight – when even Starbucks launched a latte based around the spice – turmeric has, in fact, long been valued for its many health benefits.

Containing curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties, it has been used for centuries by Indian communities to help a number of ailments – from easing tired joints to digestive complaints – and by Asian women as a natural beauty aid.

Sasha Sabapathy, founder of Glow Bar London, a wellness company that offers healing herbs and elixirs with a hip approach, reveals turmeric’s age-old properties: “Millennials as a generation have grown up in such a chemical-rich environment, and, as a result, so many of us suffer from digestive issues and adult acne.

Going back to basics and using tried and tested remedies from Ayurveda is 100 per cent our way of saying enough is enough.

Turmeric has always been a spice familiar to most people – even if you were the most unhealthy person in the world, you would have consumed turmeric in a dhal or some other kind of curry. The trend towards eating and drinking turmeric, which surfaced a couple of years ago, was therefore relatively easy to catch on, and the internal benefits can be quite instant; think tummy soothing, or more long-term – anti-inflammation.”

These anti-inflammatory properties are now causing a stir in the beauty industry. Dr Ross, GP and medical director of the skin clinics’ chain Cosmedics (cosmedics.co.uk) says: “Turmeric is known to be a natural antioxidant and as such can have an antiinflammatory effect. This has shown to help particularly with musculoskeletal conditions in some people. While its effects are

yet to be firmly established in other areas of medicine it does seem that turmeric could have a potential benefit to skin conditions.”

Sasha Sabapathy agrees: “As we now try to use the same thinking to our skin, people are starting to try more DIY applications of turmeric topically. These can come in the form of turmeric acne treatments, face masks and creams, all of which have been used in India and Sri Lanka for centuries. The tiniest application of turmeric can help reduce the inflammation of a spot or lighten a patch of hyper pigmentation, making it a hero ingredient when it comes to your beauty regime.”

Known for its use of organic ingredients, sourced by slow extraction to give the best of their natural therapeutic properties, ‘slow beauty’ brand Inlight Beauty (inlightbeauty.co.uk) agrees and uses turmeric in a number of its products. The company, launched by skin expert Dr Mariano Spiezia, offers several herbal oil infusions and complexion balms with turmeric at their heart.

“Turmeric is a great medicinal spice with many benefits not only for our general health but for the skin, too,” says Dr Spiezia. “In fact, it has potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and detoxifier actions that, combined with antibacterial and antiviral properties, work wonderfully on the skin. It keeps skin soft and smooth, makes it glow, tackles acne. Some researches show that turmeric extract protects the skin from UV rays reducing the negative effects of UVB rays preventing the formation of wrinkles and helping to retain skin elasticity.”

From muscle rubs to easing aches and pains to face masks that calm and detoxify, there’s a surprising amount of products that list turmeric as a ‘hidden’ ingredient. Aveda’s latest hair range Invati Advanced, for instance, uses organic turmeric and ginseng which together invigorate the scalp to promote thicker hair. Mauli Rituals’ Radiance Exfoliant & Mask, on the other hand, harnesses the detoxifying properties of the root for brighter skin.

Jagdish Kaushal, Mauli’s Ayurvedic Doctor, sums it up: “Known as the ‘golden goddess’, turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years for its potent beautifying and healing properties.

More recently the West has hailed ‘curcumin’ (the active ingredient found in turmeric), to have immense therapeutic benefits as antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, concluding it to be a powerful anti-ageing ingredient. Turmeric also has the effect of suppressing transmuting growth agent beta One, and it is this that is said to play a part in hair loss. With more than 4,000 scientific studies recorded for more than 600 medical conditions, turmeric deserves its name as a super ingredient, whether for beauty or diet.”

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The best beauty products that capture the power of turmeric Inlight Turmeric & Calendula Relief Balm, £22 Aimed at skin that’s prone to eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis, this soft balm combines extra virgin olive, castor and black cumin oils with turmeric, calendula and mallow. inlightbeauty.co.uk Mauli Rituals Grow Strong Hair Oil, £32 This hair treatment oil uses turmeric leaf along with a blend of herbs and natural ingredients to promote thick, glossy locks. maulirituals.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

Aveda Invati Advanced Scalp Revitaliser, £47 This remedy prevents hair loss and, when massaged in, its Ayurvedic herb blend of organic turmeric and ginseng invigorates the scalp while organic amla leaves the hair looking thicker. aveda.co.uk Dr Botanicals Turmeric Antioxidant Overnight Treatment Mask, £44 Enriched with turmeric and Shea butter, this overnight mask evens skin tones and is high in antioxidants to give you a youthful looking complexion. drbotanicals.com

Jan Marini Luminate Face Lotion, £85 This luxury moisturiser lightens discoloration and reduces the appearance of wrinkles with the aid of a colourless, non-staining form of turmeric. janmarini.com Skin Authority Turmeric & Blueberry Brightening Beauty Infusion, £45 This intensive infusion concentrates the power of curcumin found in turmeric and antioxidants found in blueberry to help fade the appearance of dark spots and discoloration. lookfantastic.com

Kiki Health Organic Turmeric Powder, £9.95 This premium powder turmeric can be used to add to smoothies or dishes and can also be used in home beauty remedies, such as a spot treatment or in homemade masks. kiki-health.com Elemental Herbology Muscle Melt, £25 This warming balm can be used pre- or post-exercise and uses turmeric to stimulate circulation, help relieve muscle pains and supports the healing process. elementalherbology.com 65

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Crockett & Jones, in Cabot Place, has welcomed a brand new A/W18 collection to its Canary Wharf store

MEN Founded in 1879 by two brothers-in-law, James Crockett and Charles Jones, Crockett & Jones originally set out to create the dashing shoes of the highest quality for men.

The famous shoemaker has gone on to do just that and has been consistent in producing the very best when it comes to smart shoes. The new collection presents an assortment of leather and rubber soled shoes and boots crafted with durable uppers, including aniline calf, suede and country grains. The latest additions boast a huge variety of choice for business, formal and casual wear, in both classic and contemporary styles.

“Crockett & Jones has been consistent in producing the very best when it comes to smart shoes”

WOMEN When it comes to women, Crockett & Jones is known for producing low-heeled, practical and stylish shoes. The latest collection is no different. The footwear is smart and forward-thinking with feminine details that make all the difference. Using the finest European leathers and constructed by its skilled craftsmen and women, the new season styles encompass new materials and colours as the collection continues to develop with quality, comfort and elegance in mind. The range, which embraces the traditional methods of Goodyear welted construction that Crockett & Jones is famous for, includes sophisticated Chelsea boots, tassled loafers in leather and suede and a variety of brogues in different colours and finishes. The Cabot Place store has the collection in full to explore.

Ruby Chesnut Calf, £425

Carly Polo Brown Calf Suede, £390

Cavendish Dark Brown Pebble Grain, £425

Walton Black Calf, £550

Hatton Bracken Burnished Calf, £410

Cavendish Black Calf Suede, £425

Jenny Burgundy Burnished Calf, £405

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SECRET Planning a summer party or a private gathering? Look no further than The Breakfast Club in Canary Wharf’s Crossrail Place

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hether you’re making the most of the warm weather by throwing a summer soirée or you’re getting organised and preparing for an upcoming party, The Breakfast Club is one to add to the top of your venue list.

It may look like just a restaurant on the outside, however the large disco ball hanging proud in the window of The Breakfast Club is a hint at what’s inside.

Walk through the doors to the left of the bar and you’ll find yourself in a secret speakeasy, Dr Klugers, the perfect place for an unforgettable evening.

Between the quirky interiors, the extensive bar menu full of drinks and specialist cocktails and a DJ on hand, you just can’t go wrong. Better yet, you can even pre-order food and drinks for your evening. If organisation isn’t your thing, get in contact with the in-house party planners for help. The dedicated team will pull together ideas to help cater to your every need.

And it doesn’t stop at summer parties; The Breakfast Club caters to hen and stag dos, birthdays and general Friday night drinks. It’s also worth keeping an eye out for the eccentric events they have planned across the year. We’re talking drag queen-themed bottomless brunches and boozy bingo nights you just can’t miss.

The Breakfast Club, Crossrail Place; thebreakfastclubcafes.com

“The large disco ball hanging proud in the window is a hint at what’s inside”

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PICTURE PERFECT

It’s time to ditch the Instagram filters – the secret to a good holiday snap can be found behind the lens

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WOR D S B Y TRAVEL PHOTOG RAPHER DOUG MCK IN LAY

is an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words; that might be true, but only if it’s a really good one. Even with today’s digital technology, many people return from holidays disappointed with the pictures they bring home. But with these five simple tips, bad photographs can be a thing of the past...

Know Your Gear

You don’t want to be fiddling with your camera’s bell and whistles when you should be concentrating on a composition.

Before going anywhere, learn how to operate your camera and forget about the different modes it might come with. Remember the camera is just a box used to catch light; it can’t tell the difference between a good picture and a bad one. That’s up to the photographer. Get to know how apertures, shutter speeds and ISO work. Also, get familiar with how different focal lengths of lenses work, and keep in mind the background of a picture is every bit as important as the foreground.

The Golden Hours

It is a simple fact that pictures taken when the sun is lower on the horizon, either in the morning or the evening, will be far more pleasing than those taken during the day. Mid-day light is brutal for photography, especially if it is sunny; the light is all hard and full of difficult contrast. Stick to the golden hours for better portrait and landscape images.

Get involved

The best travel pictures, especially of people, are the ones where the photographer is involved with the scene. If you want great portrait shots, it means you need to get over the shyness and communicate with your subjects, even if you do not speak the same language as them. It is far easier than you think and it works wonderfully. Just ask yourself, if I were in their place how would I want to be approached – in an open and friendly way, or in a pushy and offhanded way? Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.

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Patience and Perseverance

DOUG MCKINLAY

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Learning how to slow down and really see a location will always pay dividends.

Developing an almost zen-like approach will only make your photography better.

This is especially true with wildlife photography, so just when you think it’s time to give up, don’t.

Embracing the unexpected

Travelling can be a gruelling exercise and good travel photography requires a great amount of flexibility. There will always be elements beyond your control, but it’s how you react to those elements that will come across in your photography.

Maybe it rains just when you want to photograph that special temple or outdoor market. Think about how you can turn this into an advantage; go indoors perhaps, or use the rain as an element in the images. The point is to make the most of whatever circumstances come your way. Travel photography can be a bit of a guessing game, but that’s just part of the fun.

Doug McKinlay is a photographer and writer based in London.

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DISCOVER THE

BEAUTY

HEALTHCARE . PHARMACY . SKINCARE . WELLBEING

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MAGICAL MALLORCA’S SON BRULL IS A RURAL SPA RETREAT WITH HISTORY

ON THE MENU

Velaa Private Island’s restaurant Aragu has recently introduced a tailor-made tasting menu service alongside the restaurant’s contemporary European and Asian cuisine. Developed by chef Gaushan de Silva, this personalised approach to gourmet cuisine allows guests to create their own tasting menus. Dishes include gourmet house caviar, Maldivian lobster, Anjou pigeon and Japanese bluefin tuna. The menu can be tailor-made to the guests’ preferences and is complemented with an 800 bottle-strong wine list. velaaprivateisland.com

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C’EST LA VIE

La Réserve, owned by hotel group Groupe Floirat, has unveiled its recently renovated four-star private Résidence.

Situated on the cliffs in the French Basque region of St-Jean-de-Luz, the new-build comprises 44 apartments and duplexes with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the Résidence, enhancements to the hotel include a newly designed infinity pool and the introduction of a Beauty Splash package, featuring aqua yoga, a detox menu and Esthederm treatments.

From £119 per night based on two adults sharing a studio apartment, hotel-lareserve.com

ROOM WITH A VIEW

This August, Six Senses is opening a suite and villa resort in Uluwatu, south-west Bali. Perched on the cliff top, Six Senses Bali will feature 28 sky suites, 62 one-bedroom villas and seven two-bedroom villas sharing panoramic views of the Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple. Highlights of the 30-acre site include a cooking school, organic gardens, an experience centre and two restaurants alongside a specialty restaurant with a Chef’s Table.

Emulating the island’s cultural beliefs, the resort will have its own Balinese temple, while a spa will offer guests locally-inspired treatments and wellness programmes.

From £379 per night excl. tax based on a sky suite, sixsenses.com

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Luxury tour operator VIVID Travel has launched two new tours to Australia and New Zealand ahead of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s overseas visit in October. Coastal Crusaders is a two-week family tour along Australia’s east coast featuring visits to Sydney, the Gold Coast, Noosa and Brisbane. The tour includes 10-day car hire, a hop-on-and-off bus tour and a day at Warner Bros Movie World theme park. The second tour, Middle Earth from Above, is a 16-day experience across New Zealand visiting Hobbiton, the set featured in Lord of the Rings franchise, alongside a boat cruise across Lake Wakatipu.

Coastal Crusaders - Australia from £2,195 per person and Middle Earth from Above - New Zealand from £1,885 per person based on a family of four travelling, vivid.travel

IRISH CHARM

This summer The Merrion, the only five-star hotel in Dublin, is introducing The Garden Room Picnic to its seasonal menu. Served in The Garden Room and on the hotel’s private garden terrace, the alfresco dining experience will be available throughout the summer to guests and visitors. Designed by executive chef Ed Cooney, The Garden Room Picnic menu features the hotel’s house lemonade alongside a selection of savoury and sweet delicacies, including Eton Mess and Mississippi mud pie.

From approx. £25, merrionhotel.com

CALIFORNIA LOVE

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Ibiza’s first organic restaurant and bar Los Patios Ibiza opens its doors this August, catering for both short-term visitors and residents on the island.

Set amongst 13,000 sqm of gardens and buildings, visitors can sample the seasonal menu, which features local and organic produce and has been designed by Michelin-starred basque chef Peru Almandoz. The Residents’ Club at Los Patios Ibiza provides a meeting place for residents and longterm visitors, featuring a club room, outdoor gym and massage cabins alongside cultural, wellness and culinary events. lospatiosibiza.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

Hotel Del Coronado, on San Diego’s hidden Coronado Island, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a season of exclusive events. Highlights this August include a shellfish feast with the Celebrity Chef California Clambake series and beach polo, while in September there will be a Chef Throwdown in benefit of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Alongside celebrations, the hotel offers a bespoke concierge service, a holistic spa, oceanfront dining and a range of recreational activities.

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IS MT ’ S A A L L WO R L D The best hotels know that if the little ones are happy, the adults are too.

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UK is an excellent destination for a luxurious family holiday that’s a world away from the stress of airports, long flights and transfers – many outstanding properties not only tolerate youngsters but also actively welcome them with unique activities.

Given its reputation as one of the country’s most outstanding gastronomic hotels, you may be forgiven for thinking that Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons (belmond.com) is not the best place to check into with the kids in tow, but this could not be further from the truth. The beautiful country house, located in the Oxfordshire village of Great Milton, positively welcomes families, even offering youngsters a taste of haute cuisine with a three-course gastro menu – think homemade roasted-tomato soup, sole goujons with tartar sauce, plus a selection of Blanc’s favourite childhood desserts. Children aged between seven and 16 can also have cookery lessons at La Petite Ecole de Cuisine in the Raymond Blanc Cookery School.

The hotel’s vast gardens are a magical attraction for tiny tots and adults alike, and are made even more fun with a dedicated children’s gardening course. As well as learning about plants and vegetables, and getting hands-on with gardening, wannabe Monty Dons can also go on the hunt for creepy crawlies and return home with their own gardening gloves, tools and apron.

Renowned country house Coworth Park in Ascot (dorchestercollection.com) also offers children a carrot, literally, with the hotel’s focus on equine activities. It is the only hotel in Britain to have its own polo club and younger guests can experience ‘owning’ a pony for a day. As well as learning about grooming and pony care, children will also be able to tack up their mounts and enjoy a riding lesson tailored to their ability. Children are given a grooming kit bag filled with horsey goodies and a photo of them in action.

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Estate (habitatescapes.com) is the perfect base for exploring the great outdoors. The family-friendly holiday homes are architecturally impressive and have ecology at the heart of their design. While parents kick back and relax in the award-winning spa, the bambinos can choose one of the wildlife trails on offer.

The Sunset Adventure Safari, for instance, offers youngsters the chance to paddle off with a guide on a KataKanu boat across the Somerford Lagoon. The experience includes stopping off to look out for wildlife and toast marshmallows, before paddling back. For older explorers, Into The Wild is a tour of the woodland after nightfall to discover nocturnal beasts and critters. Finally, the Miss Mouse Adventure Trail is fun for all the family and is based on a children’s book imagined by the estate’s founder, Jeremy Paxton. Families collect a map and head out into the wild to find the hidden treasure and explore the environment.

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“Young and old alike can explore the 300-acre grounds” The Grove in Hertfordshire (thegrove.co.uk) is known for its top-end approach to family stays. Its stunning walled garden is complete with outdoor pool and even a beach – check out the volleyball court, oversized games and a collection of buckets and spades for sandcastle building. Touches such as bunk beds, boxes of toys, and cookies and milk served before bedtime, give an adventure-like feel. More like a resort than a hotel, the venue offers myriad activities, including the new Segway nature tours.

Young and old alike can explore the 300-acre grounds on the two-wheeled vehicles, including the ancient Heath Wood, and find out a wealth of facts with a nature expert.

Situated in the glorious Ochil Hills, in the heart of Perthshire, Gleneagles (gleneagles.co.uk) is a must-visit destination for families. Opened in 1924, it offers an authentically Scottish experience for everyone, regardless of age, and its motto is ‘whatever an adult can do, a child can do too’. The hotel’s 850

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acres are the perfect place to try out a wide range of outdoor pursuits, from mountain biking to falconry. Highlights include the gundog training experience, where dog-lovers can learn how to command the hotel’s adorable, highly trained labradors. At the ferret school, children aged eight and over can learn to handle and work with these playful creatures. Gleneagles also offers the first ever junior off-road driving lessons in the UK, with novice drivers learning to manoeuvre road obstacles, log piles, sleeping policemen and a water splash on the purposebuilt course.

Finally, for young urbanites, it doesn’t get much better than The Marylebone (thedoylecollection.com). The central London hotel elevates children to VIP status and even has its own concierge service especially for kids. Guest rooms are equipped with special toiletries, board games, DVDs and treats, and there is an in-room camping experience available for bedtimes. The hotel brings the outdoors in, with tepee tent beds, an indoor camping lamp, a teddy bear, and a midnight feast of cookies and warm milk. Best of all, The Marylebone can organise private family tours of Hamleys on Regent Street, where kids can go behind-the-scenes of the toy emporium with a personal guide and enjoy interactive activities along the way. Those who book a space on to the 10am tour can even open the store to the public.

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Where the wild things are Black rhinos are incredibly rare but you can still have the odd heart-stopping encounter with them in Kenya – if you have the patience WO R D S & PICT U R E S DO U G MC KINL AY

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bright clothes, everyone keep as quiet as possible and walk in single file,” instructs ranger Jimmy Lekiondo.

It’s late afternoon and Lekiondo, with his fellow rangers and trackers, are about to take our small group to a very special place. Once the safety instruction is done we board an open-top Land Rover for a 90-minute bone-crunching ride through Kenya’s Rift Valley to try to catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino.

We’re driving to the Sera community conservancy, a protected rhino area within 44,000 square kilometres of remote tribal territory. Over the past 14 years, the Northern Rangelands Trust has worked tirelessly in this region with the local community to restore the rhino population that had been hunted almost to extinction.

Thanks to their efforts, this is one of the best places in Africa to see rhinos. To support their work, they have to develop sustainable tourism in this area, immersing participants in the daily life faced by those fighting to protect Kenya’s wildlife, and also provide the local community with financial support, security and jobs.

With the vast African sky above, we gird our loins to leave the safe confines of the Land Rover and set off on foot into the thick bush. Out here, surrounded by dense undergrowth, the guides’ simple hand signals, designed to keep us safe, seem woefully inadequate in the face of a potential rhino charge.

We follow four rangers, one armed with a radio receiver and another with a rifle. As I find out later, the gun is only loaded with blanks, a noise deterrent that causes no harm to the rhinos. They are a critically endangered species with estimates of only 5,000 81

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left on Earth, so they cannot be shot under any circumstances.

There is something unique about doing walking safaris. Here in the African bush ears prick up, hearing sharpens, the sense of smell gets keen and your eyes adjust to every little movement. Still, black rhino are so well camouflaged it’s near impossible to find them.

This is where the radio receiver enters the picture. The rhinos here have microchips implanted in their horns so conservationists can keep track of them to keep them safe and healthy, and it makes the chances of a sighting much more accurate.

However, after a good hour of stopping and starting there is a problem. It seems the receiver has given up the ghost; there is no signal. There is a palpable sense of disappointment in the group. Lekiondo assures us the receiver will be mended for our second outing the following afternoon. But it’s definitely not a bust. The extra time gives us ample opportunity to explore the surrounding country.

A couple of hours drive away is the Kalama Community Conservancy, an acacia-dotted grassland covering some 46,000 hectares. It’s home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Samburu Special Five: the reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, the gerenuk, the Beisa oryx and Gréy’s zebra, all sub-species unique to this region.

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that allows for the free movement of wildlife across a vast area.

Indeed, it is integral to the healthy migration of large groups of elephants and other species, as they move between northern and southern conservation areas throughout the year in search of food and water. And as luck would have it, and a little help from our eagle-eyed guides, we managed to see the Special Big Five in one afternoon.

Later that evening, while tucking into a magnificent meal at the remote Saruni Rhino Lodge, part of the conservancy, I get into a conversation with Semmy Lemiruni, the 27-year-old general manager. He tells fascinating stories of the Samburu warriors, but it’s his thoughts on conservation and the Samburu place in it that I find most interesting.

“We opened in 2017 so we’re very new, but we have a unique set up in that we do walking safaris into the protected rhino area. No one else does this. We are also deeply involved with the Samburu people and they are deeply involved with us. We all profit from this; the lodge makes money from tourism, which is then re-invested into the community, so the community benefits financially and the wildlife in turn are protected.”

And if the numbers are anything to go by, it’s working. In May 2015 a group of 13 black rhino were re-located to a fenced off and highly secure part of the conservancy – essentially a sanctuary within a conservancy. They are the first rhinos to be re-introduced since the late 1980s, when poaching had reduced Kenya’s population of black rhinos from 20,000 to just 539. As of the beginning of 2018, poaching in this region has dropped off significantly, to the point that death by natural causes now far out numbers death by poachers. But it doesn’t mean that conservationists can let up.

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trees and faces the sandy dried up bed of a wide river. At certain times of the year guests can eat lunch while dozens of elephants and other wildlife drink from a waterhole 100 metres away.

Woken early the next day by a riotous morning chorus, I knew today would be my last chance to see the black rhino in their natural habitat. Before setting off on foot again, we were invited to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary an hour or so away. Opened in August of 2016, it has rescued and returned to the wild 30 juvenile elephants (and, as of the middle of June this year, one two-year-old male black rhino).

The elephant sanctuary does what it says on the tin: it takes care of baby and young elephants that have been left orphaned for a variety of reasons, including poaching. However, they also take in abandoned black rhino too. And as luck would have it, there was one 18-month male on the premises when I visited.

It was an excellent chance for us to see a black rhino up close, but also to learn how the sanctuary benefits not just the rhino and elephant, but the Samburu as well.

“Reteti is a community-owned effort to save a critical species.

But Reteti isn’t just about saving elephants; it’s about breaking down stereotypes and redefining wildlife management,” says co-founder Katie Rowe. “Reteti is empowering young Samburu women to be the first-ever women elephant keepers in all of Africa. At first, the community didn’t think there was a place for women in the workplace. Now, the success of these women elephant keepers is unlocking new possibilities, setting a powerful example for young girls hoping to pursue their dreams.”

We started our second attempt to search for the black rhino, one of the world’s rarest animals, a little later that day; some of the heat had dissipated making our meanderings through the bush slightly easier. For more than an hour we hiked through the thorny bush, trying our best not to make any noise. Our trackers pointed out elephant, giraffe and rhino tracks in the red dusty 83

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Where better to chill out after a safari adventure than the beautiful island of Zanzibar

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Members of the Samburu tribe; animals at Kalama Community Conservancy

earth, while every few minutes Lekiondo would shake a sock halffilled with ash to tell which way the breeze was blowing, making sure we were always downwind of the animals. Rhino may not be able to see very well, but they have a keen sense of smell and pin-sharp hearing.

Soon the guides stopped. Fifty metres away a large female was sheltering with a juvenile in a thicket. It was almost impossible to see them; in fact it took me a good 10 minutes to finally lock in on them. Now it was a waiting game.

We stood as still as possible. It was a little like standing in front of the head teacher at primary school when being told off, eyes front, no noise.

Another hour passed. Was this animal ever going to move?

It didn’t seem so, but just as we were coming to the end of our patience, she got up and moved slowly into a clearing. Just 10 metres in front of us, she took a definite turn in our direction and stopped. She was so close I could hear her breathing and see the folds in her leathery skin. My heart was beating at an F1 pace. We all stood, holding our breath, staring at the rhinos, and while she might not have been able to see us, it was clear she could sense our presence. Then the spell broke – one of our group accidently dropped a water bottle – and the rhino turned away and crashed through the bush. It didn’t matter though; it was just such a privileged experience.

It was only later, while perched on a rocky outcrop watching the African sun dip below the distant mountains, that we could fully comprehend the magnitude of such a magical experience.

Maybe all those guys dressed in rhino suits running the London Marathon every year do make sense after all.

GET THERE

Hayes & Jarvis offers a 15 night holiday to Kenya and Zanzibar from £7,319 per person.

The offer includes a seven night Saruni experience with rhino tracking, staying at the luxurious five star Saruni Lodges in Samburu National Reserve and the Sera Conservancy, on an all inclusive basis, and seven nights at the five star The Residence Zanzibar, on a half board basis. The offer also includes park fees, airport meet and greet services, plus both internal and return international flights from London Heathrow with Kenya Airways and Air France.

This is based on departures from 8 December 2018. hayesandjarvis.co.uk

After all the heat and dust of the Kenyan bush, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean surrounding the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania are a soothing balm to my sore muscles, which have been rattled by several days of bad roads and the hard seats of a Land Rover.

I’m ensconced for the next couple of days at The Residence Zanzibar; it’s the cherry on top of a perfect combination of tough safari and beachside relaxation, a two-pronged approach to travel that is a real specialty of travel company Hayes and Jarvis.

As usual I’m up early, the sun still below the horizon to the east. My room is big and roomy, my bed one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. But I hate burning daylight, so after a refreshing swim in my private plunge pool – yes that’s right, private plunge pool – I’m off to inspect the grounds.

The Residence thoughtfully provides each villa with bicycles so guests can explore their surroundings at a leisurely pace. My first stop is the private jetty, which juts out over the sea for a couple of hundred metres. At the end you’ll find a bar, the perfect location for an evening drink while enjoying the cool sea breeze.

The white coral sand beach, complete with palm trees and traditional dhow boats, is straight out of a Bounty Bar ad. Close by is the main hotel restaurant. It’s primarily buffet dining, but if this conjures up memories of school dinners, fear not. This is the polar opposite, with first-rate food as good and varied as any top end Soho restaurant. The staff are excellent, striking the right balance between attentiveness and discretion. Next to the restaurant is a large infinity pool, perfect for when the tide goes out.

A night’s kip, and it’s off to historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits on a promontory jutting out from the western side of Unguja Island into the Indian Ocean and is an outstanding example of a Swahili trading town, developed under Arab, Indian and European influences over the past couple of centuries. An afternoon here is like stepping back in time.

On return to The Residence, dinner this evening is served on the beach under a blanket of stars thoughtfully provided by the Milky Way. Same great food, same great staff; it’s a shame it’s my last night.

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Madrid’s Urso Hotel & Spa combines neo-classical grandeur with ultra-chic style and offers immaculate, almost telepathic service. It’s a wonderful haven from which to explore the city’s amazing art galleries

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should be able to tell if a hotel has that elusive ‘it’ factor the minute you walk through the doors.

In the case of Urso in Madrid, the ‘it’ factor is apparent at first glance. The grand neo-classical facade, magnificent in daylight and spectacularly lit by night, is the initial clue. The second is the elegant mahogany lift. A beautifully restored original, redolent of glamour from a bygone era, it features a stunning stained glass window. The third clue lies with the furnishings; an opulent yet ultra-cool mix of marble, honeyed wood floors and panelling, plus patrician-style antiques.

It’s safe to say that Urso successfully combines five-star quality with sumptuous boutique looks (it’s the first hotel of this kind in Madrid). A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it is frequented by guests from the art, film and fashion worlds who love the smart and cultured ambience. And that’s before I even get started on the impeccable service.

But first things first. Set in Madrid’s suave Las Salesas area, Urso

is a two minute saunter from the hip neighbourhoods of Malasaña and Chueca. It’s a stone’s throw from Calle de Fuencarral, with its fashionable boutiques, and Alonso Martinez metro station. The touristy part of town, around the Puerta del Sol, is around a 20 minute walk away, or two metro stops.

Tapas bars and restaurants abound nearby, but you’d go a long way to find an eatery as classy as the hotel’s excellent Media Ración by Cuenllas. The menu features Spanish specialities with a contemporary twist. The croquetas and the lemon cheesecake are to die for, or try the artichokes with clams.

The hotel’s breakfasts offer an excellent start to the day and are served in a conservatory-style room with a pitched glass roof and a lush green border. The buffet is fresh and varied, but the hot dishes, prepared to order, really hit the spot. Ask for whatever you fancy and it will be cooked to your precise instructions. Later in the day, the bar serves mouth-watering food, made even more enjoyable by the chic surroundings.

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“Service is flawless and delivered with a smile” for the muted palette of green, grey and cream, the monochrome photos of a past Madrid, the gorgeous art books on gleaming shelves, and the delicate tinkle of the water feature. I could happily sit there all day.

The bedrooms are just as comfortable. All 78 rooms and suites have high ceilings, huge windows letting in lots of natural light, and fabulous fittings. Deluxe mattresses, heavenly pillows, and impossibly high thread-count linens make these rooms the last word in luxury. Marble bathrooms, replenished frequently with excellent products (you’ll love the red pomegranate shampoo), complete the picture.

The upscale Urso Spa offers a long list of treatments and has a hydrotherapy pool. After spending a day wandering around the spectacular Thyssen-Bornemisza museum – and perhaps the stunning Prado and Reina Sofía galleries, too – the steam room is an awfully good idea. Hopefully you’ll feel rejuvenated enough to enjoy the bar afterwards; there’s live jazz there on Thursdays.

As you might imagine, service is flawless and delivered with a smile – and that includes housekeeping. On my first night, I spilled the bath crystals provided; not wanting to be late for dinner, I had to leave them. I returned a bit later to clear them up, but found the room immaculate and new crystals supplied, as if by magic.

That summed up the entire stay; it seems that on top of everything else, Urso can add mind reading to its many services.

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Culture vultures are in their element here.

Leave lots of time to take in Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art – the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, which are close together. There are also dozens of fascinating smaller galleries.

To make sure you don’t miss out, book a guided tour; Evocarte offers excellent art, history, music and gastronomy trips, evocarte.com Palacio Real is probably Madrid’s most imposing sight, complete with a stunning façade and 2,500 or more ornate rooms.

The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple rebuilt in Madrid in lush parkland. Go for the breath-taking view.

Gran Vía is known as the Broadway of Madrid because of its excellent theatres, including Teatro de la Luz Philips. It is wonderful just to wander along.

Located between the Chamberí, Chueca and Tribunal areas, Urso Hotel and Spa is well located for exploring the sights, hotelurso.com British Airways/Iberia operate more than a dozen flights a day from Heathrow or Gatwick to the Spanish capital, britishairways.com

GREECE IS THE WORD

Discover a pristine, party-going paradise in the Aegean Sea WORDS MHAIRI G RAHAM

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whitewashed, Cycladic island of Mykonos is the glamour capital of Greece, popular for its sugar-cube buildings, beachfront parties and carefree mystique. While it draws comparisons to Ibiza and Côte d’Azur for its piercing turquoise skies and sizzling hot beach clubs, there is nowhere else in the world quite like this chic Greek ‘island of the winds’.

Mykonos was made famous in the sixties, when photographs surfaced of a head-scarfed Grace Kelly arriving on the island in 1961. Mick Jagger and Mia Farrow followed in quick succession and it soon became an haute hippie destination for artists, actors and the international jet-set, as well a liberal mecca for gay entertainment.

Today it heaves with honeymooners, hedonists of all ages and a phalanx of celebrities. Oligarchs and A-listers pack their super yachts in the harbour while the likes of Tom Hanks and jeweller David Morris own villas perched on rocky hillsides. Clusters of Kardashians are photographed frolicking on the island’s golden beaches each summer and this year, Lindsay Lohan lent her name to a beach club.

Mykonos is a town that never sleeps and when the sun goes down, the music goes up at open-air clubs and round-the-clock restaurants, while houses on the hillside light up like a string of fairy lights. However, the glamour and nightlife is only a small slither of this island’s charm. The Instagram-famous main town, Chora, is a chalky white labyrinth of cubic buildings; twisting, cobblestone streets and Byzantine chapels, dripping in pretty bougainvillea.

There are only 30 taxis on the island meaning that most visitors rent a car or moped, or make use of the regular buses, which shuttle partygoers to beach OPPOSITE: Myconian Kyma THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Design Hotel; Nammos restaurant and beach club LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

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In the Noa Oyster Bar & Grill restaurant, hot pink furnishings and wall-to-wall sea views provide a serene and stylish backdrop for breakfast, which is an extensive and vibrant bounty of cold meats, fruit, Greek delicacies and cooked options. In the evening, grilled steak and seafood spearhead the dinner menu, cooked with flair and expertise.

Myconian Kyma is next door to sister hotel Korali and guests can use the facilities in either hotel. Both share an adults-only spa with a quintet of indoor therapy pools, in addition to a generous treatment menu.

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clubs localised on the outskirts of the island.

Whether you go to Mykonos for the glittering sand and oceanfront cocktails; for the luxury hotels and private infinity pools; the rosé-fuelled long lunches or all-night-long parties, you’ll find a rhythm to suit your groove.

ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: Scorpios Mykonos; Ling Ling Mykonos

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Where to Stay

Mykonos is refreshingly absent of global hotel chains and instead offers home-grown boutique boltholes.

The family-run Myconian Collection Hotels & Resorts is responsible for nine leading luxury hotels.

The latest addition to this cool conglomerate is Myconian Kyma, one of the group’s Design Hotels. It is perfectly positioned within walking distance of the town, but far enough away to ensure peace and quiet when needed.

The clue is in the name of this Design Hotel, created by Galal Mahmoud. Traditional Cycladic architecture is enlivened by contemporary artwork, sculptural chandeliers, bespoke ceramics and colourful, retro furnishings.

Sea-facing, light-filled rooms offer panoramic views over Mykonos, while the hotel pool is perfect for sybaritic lounging during the day, often accompanied by laidback live music. Upgrade to a Horizon suite for a private pool, basking in sunshine.

In recent years, Mykonos has welcomed a diverse dining scene that now rivals its European counterparts.

Relaxed restaurants are dotted all along the harbour serving freshly caught seafood, while calamari at Kiki’s Tavern is worth the queue for a table.

Dine under an overhanging canopy of bougainvillea at Avra, which strikes the balance between buzz and romance; watch the sun set at Remezzo or venture to the regaled Hippie Fish, adjoined to the relaxed and beautiful Agios Ioannis beach. London’s Hakkasan has an offshoot in the heart of the old town coined Ling Ling Mykonos, serving Cantonese fine dining in a glittering open-air courtyard.

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There are 25 sweeping sandy beaches across Mykonos, from the secluded shores of Agios Sostis to the pleasure-seeking Paradise and, even greater, Super Paradise.

No trip to Mykonos is complete without a visit to Scorpios, so-called after the private Greek island owned by Aristotle Onassis and playfully referred to by holidaymakers as Soho House on the beach. Head here in the afternoon for a laidback lunch overlooking crashing waves before lolling on hammocks and driftwood beds, or unwinding in a yoga workshop. In the evening, DJs takeover as the sun falls and a Med-meets-Burning Man vibe takes hold.

The likes of Emily Ratajkowski, the Hadid sisters and Lewis Hamilton have been spotted at Nammos, a magnum-fuelled playground where lunch can cost more than your hotel room. This summer, it expanded by opening Nammos Village, an upscale shopping village within bottle-popping distance of the beachside restaurant. myconiankyma.gr; contact kyma@ myconiancollection.gr for rates and availability LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

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NEW LUXE

For the ultimate in rural spa retreats, Son Brull in Mallorca offers a feast for the senses

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are some experiences that you know will stay with you forever.

What I will always remember about my stay at Son Brull Hotel and Spa in Mallorca will be a simple piece of fruit. But this was no ordinary orange.

Because I picked it myself from what was the most perfect orange tree I have ever seen, situated in what is one of the most perfect settings I’ve ever gazed at from the grounds of one of the

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most perfect hotels I’ve been lucky enough to visit.

The orange was the colour of sunrise and while it almost seemed a shame to eat it, the taste was divine.

The setting of the said orange grove was the luxury five-star Son Brull Hotel & Spa, set in a quiet and idyllic hills just a five-minute drive from the pretty town of Pollença.

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– including a giant olive press in the bar which would have been used by the monks, and has been lovingly restored.

The 23 rooms, 10 of which are suites, are tastefully decorated and the views from all the rooms and suites of the Tramuntana mountains are sublime.

The king-sized bed afforded me two wonderful nights’ sleep on luxurious linen and my perfect pillow chosen from the pillow menu (always a treat). Bathroom products also contain locally sourced ingredients – including the aforementioned oranges.

Outside there is a large swimming pool, ample comfortable loungers and daybeds and a poolside service from the hotel staff who happily assist to your every request.

In February this year, Son Brull, which is a family run hotel, opened its new spa which includes a sauna, hammam, plunge pool, large heated whirlpool and fully-equipped gym. It offers a comprehensive menu of treatments, as well as complimentary daily yoga classes. Guests can borrow bikes – both pedal and motorised – and tennis equipment for use on the artificial grass court.

The prickly pear is also big news at Son Brull and therapies have been created with the antioxidant essence of pear (real name Opuntia Ficus), which is actually a cactus rather than fruit and has been part of the Mallorcan landscape for centuries There is an emphasis at the hotel on healthy eating and using only the finest locally inspired dishes and fresh ingredients. The hotel offers plenty of dining options. For casual dining, there’s UBistró with fresh light lunch options. At Ubar, guests can enjoy tapas, cocktails and local gin tastings. Restaurant 3/65 offers the ultimate in romantic fine dining with, in summer, an outdoor candlelit terrace with views to the mountains. A daily changing menu of authentic, locally-inspired dishes uses products and herbs mostly from the estate.

Breakfast is also a treat and offers a range of healthy options – as well as daily changing Mallorcan cakes. But, best of all of course, for breakfast is the orange juice – picked from the tree just minutes before being poured into your glass.

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Yorgos Papadopoulos, Eye of Serenity I, 2016

CANARY WHARF

ARTS + EVENTS Lobby, One Canada Square Free, open daily

GLASS: Work by Contemporary Artists Until 10 August Glass has a long history of some 5,000 years, originally used largely in the creation of vessels, then sheet glass for lenses and domestic artefacts, stained glass windows, mirrors and extravagant design such as

grand chandeliers of glass crystal. Within just the last century or so, artists, sculptors and designers have used glass in many ways on both a small and large scale, robustly and with delicacy.

David Murphy, Spiller 4, 2015

Artists in this exhibition have taken this ancient material and used it in differing ways – casting, slumping and glass blowing for clarity, colour and translucency. Their invention and innovation shows just some of the ways in which glass can both contribute to and extend artists’ vocabulary.

Some artists in the exhibition use glass almost exclusively in their work - Annie Cattrell, Sally Fawkes, Danny Lane, Yorgos Papadopoulos, Colin Reid, Neil Wilkin and Rachael Woodman. While for Simon Hitchens, Richard Jackson, Liliane Lijn, David Murphy, Simon Periton, Katrin Spranger, Johannes von Stumm and Julian Wild, glass is part of their sculptural repertoire, used when they consider it appropriate, on its own or in combination with other materials.

PHOTOGRAPHY: LESLEY JOHNSON

Yorgos Papadopoulos, Eye of Equanimity, 2017

WINDOW GALLERIES

Canada Place SHOWCASING UP-AND-COMING ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE 5 – 31 August

Johannes von Stumm, Arches, 2015

Art, Canada Walk

Meng Ni Beh

COMMUNITY GALLERY Canada Place

Exhibitions by local arts projects 10 August – 9 October Poetry in Wood

Poetry in Wood is a person-centred creative environment based in the Montefiore Centre in Whitechapel. It engages people with learning disabilities in a way that values each and everyone’s abilities, promoting independence and empowerment through training and employment.

In this supportive atmosphere, people are able to contribute and participate in the wider community.

Over the years everything from small gifts sold in local markets to site-specific sculptural installations, commissioned by businesses, have been produced and recent projects have seen students design and make inlaid boxes, working ukuleles, puppets, animations and film scenery. poetryinwood.org.uk

Meng Ni Beh is a London-based artist, whose inspiration comes from familiar everyday surroundings. Her latest work, ‘Put Me in Your Stories’, is a series of 28 hand-drawn illustrations, inspired by her daughter’s bedtime stories. Each drawing is a fragment of a story and holds memories of precious family time together – a reminder to live in the present and not go through life mindlessly. Over the last decade, the focus of Ni Beh’s work has shifted from reflecting on a specific aspect of everyday life to integrating art into her everyday experience. mengnibeh.com

Design, Jubilee Walk

Niza Huang

Taiwan-born designer Niza Huang has established her jewellery brand under her own name. Each collection she creates reflects her rich imagination and passion, and is equally inspired by our inner world and by what exists around us. Huang has built up a unique portfolio through her expert use of texture and organic forms, and her celebration of natural and uncut crystals, resulting in raw but sophisticated jewellery that bridges the gap between fashion and craft. nizahuang.com

Introducing

Canada Square Park Thursday 2 August & Thursday 9 August 12.30 – 2pm, 7 – 7.45pm Free* Join us for two days of amazing acoustic music from some of the country’s best emerging talent.

We’ve searched high and low for new and exciting singer-songwriters, so come and discover your next favourite artist with our lunchtime and evening sessions! With pop, rock, soul, blues, and a cappella on offer, you’re sure to find something to delight you.

Grab a drink at The Grandstand Bar or The Parlour and settle down for a chilled session of classic covers and original songs to support a new generation of performers at Canary Wharf’s summer stage at Canada Square Park.

The Analyst Charity Market All funds raised will go directly to NSPCC

Wednesday, 8th August Cabot Square 11:30–14:30 Don’t miss out on an array of delicious treats

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Cabot Square Wednesday 8 August 11.30am – 2.30pm Free* The 2018 Morgan Stanley Analyst Class will host its annual Analyst Charity Market in Cabot Square in aid of the NSPCC. There will be an array of delicious treats including luxury honeycomb, delicious noodles, healthy smoothies, soaps and body butter. Every pound they raise will help the NSPCC fund the first ever UK’s Child’s House, a pioneering project that will help transform children’s experience of life after abuse. Support this great cause by picking up some afternoon treats.

Dance Fever

Cabot Square Friday 3 August Salsa Friday 10 August Bollywood Friday 17 August Jive Friday 24 August Tango 12.30 - 2pm, 5.30 - 7.30pm Free* Fancy yourself as a Bollywood star or a Latin lover? Want to learn a few steps or two? Then head to Cabot Square and catch Dance Fever – a strictly fabulous

celebration of the moves and music from some captivating dances.

Choose from Bollywood, Jive, Tango or Salsa and get carried away as Cabot Square comes to life with energetic dance performances and lessons that are free for all. Whatever your level of expertise, Dance Fever is guaranteed to lift your spirits and put a spring in your step plus you can enjoy performances from the teachers and professionals as an added bonus!

Spitalfields Music

Canada Square Park Wednesday 1 August, 7pm featuring Ashley Henry Jubilee Park Wednesday 15 August, 12.30pm Brass on the Grass featuring Big Smoke Brass Jubilee Park Wednesday 22 August, 12.30pm featuring The Camilli Quartet Free* For more than 40 years Spitalfields Music has been putting music at the heart of East London bringing artists, audiences and communities together so that everyone can find, explore and share extraordinary music.

Sony Music artist Ashley Henry is one of a new generation of jazz musicians. Having featured on the ‘Best Live Experience’, ‘Emerging’ and ‘Breakthrough Artist’ lists for Fader Magazine and Jazz FM, he is now working on his debut album, which is being released next year.

Big Smoke Brass from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance present Brass on the Grass, an energetic programme ranging from classical through to jazz.

Join winners of the John Barbirolli String Quartet Prize, the Camilli String Quartet, at lunchtime in Jubilee Park to hear a selection of their favourite hits.

Movie Nights

Bring your friends, grab a picnic mat and relax as the sun sets on Canada Square Park. We’ve got all the best 80s classics from comedy to action, so you can quote along to the best and discover a hidden gem that you might have missed. Pop into our shops for a picnic, grab a drink from The Grandstand Bar and enjoy our outdoor cinema.

Movies: Monday 30 July, 7pm Back to the Future: PG Tuesday 7 August, 7pm Grease: PG Tuesday 14 August, 9pm Die Hard: 15 Wednesday 15 August, 9pm, Cocktail: 15 Tuesday 21 August, 9pm Withnail & I: 15 Wednesday 22 August, 7pm Top Gun: 12

CWG ARTS + EVENTS

Street Velodrome

14-15 August: 10am – 6pm, Turn up and have a go!

16 August: 10am – 1pm, Free public access 1 – 2pm, Viking Pro Series qualifier 2 – 4pm, Kids series coaching and Sharks v. Tigers races 6:30 - 8pm, Viking Pro Series superfinals, Series finale, Amateaur Rider’s Cup finale, NexGen Series finale Free* Insync StreetVelodrome returns to Canary Wharf this summer with its amazing pop-up velodrome, bringing the fun of track cycling to everyone.

Two days of free public access, where anyone can turn up and have a go, are followed by a day of fast and furious head-to-head pursuit racing. Insync Street Velodrome aims to make being active through cycle sport more accessible to all by running 100 per cent free events to encourage mass engagement with cycling.

With beginner track cycling sessions available, as well as the opportunity to watch pro teams race in the televised SuperFinals, the NexGen Cup, Rider’s Cup for amateurs and the Kids Series on 16th August, anyone can get involved. streetvelodrome.co.uk canarywharf.com

LPO Concert Canada Square Park Wednesday 8 August, 7pm Free* The 19th-century’s most famous radical, Beethoven, explores the dark underbelly of ancient Rome in his tense and

Canary Wharf Triathalon

Wednesday 5 September From 6:15pm The Accenture Mixed Team Challenge brings triathlon mixed relay to Canary Wharf Sign up to the exclusive Accenture Mixed Team Challenge right in the heart of Canary Wharf, taking place on Wednesday 5 September 2018.

There are just 50 team places available to corporate mixed gender teams of four competing in a mixed relay triathlon where each team member completes the whole triathlon before tagging their team mate to do the same. Competitors race in a 300m swim in Middle Dock, 6km static bike on Jubilee Plaza and 1.5km traffic-free run on Bank Street before an exciting finish. Once the action finishes, teams will celebrate in a premium VIP hospitality and networking experience in East Wintergarden.

The Canary Wharf event is the last of seven Accenture Mixed Team Challenge events that have taken place across the United Kingdom since May and offers the only opportunity to try out the innovative triathlon mixed relay format at non-elite level ahead of its inaugural debut at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

“Don’t miss out, enter a team now at britishtriathlon.org/canarywharf or come down on race day to cheer on the teams. See you there!”

psychological Coriolan Overture and challenges that other great 19th-century force, Napoleon Bonaparte, in the mighty ‘Eroica’ Symphony No. 3.

Nestled between the two is a summertime treat for the ears in Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto – a revolution in its own way, written to celebrate a new innovation in trumpet-making.

Make the most of this fantastic opportunity to see world-class musicians on the Canary Wharf stage. Pick up some delicious picnic goodies from Tom’s Kitchen, Carluccio’s, Parlour or Obica to enjoy the al fresco occasion and settle in, and enjoy a summer evening of beautiful music.

To sign up for the What’s On brochure or monthly e-newsletter please email arts+events@canarywharf.com, state your preference and your contact details. For all the latest news from Canary Wharf follow us on Twitter @yourcanarywharf *Audience space is unreserved and limited. Due to the popularity of the Canary Wharf events audience space becomes full within a short amount of time. You may find the park closed on arrival due to the park reaching its audience capacity. Our advice is to turn up early and be generous to others by not taking up unnecessary space.

In adverse weather the performance may be cancelled.

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Water great way to cut plastic pollution

#3Weeks campaign to ban plastic straws at Canary Wharf On World Environment Day (5 June), Canary Wharf Group launched ‘Breaking The Plastic Habit’, a 12-month programme aiming to tackle single-use plastic across the Estate via behavioural change campaigns, new technology pilots and collaborative projects.

The #3Weeks campaign was the first project of the ‘Breaking The Plastic Habit’ programme. In direct response to stakeholder feedback, the initiative aimed to address the issue of plastic straws in the bars and restaurants on the Estate. Based on behavioural research that suggests it takes three weeks to break a habit, Canary Wharf Group asked retailers to ditch the plastic straw during the campaign which ran from 5-25 June.

The campaign was a great success, with 85 per cent of the bars, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops on the Estate pledging their support by refusing to serve single-use plastic straws.

Commuters and shoppers were also encouraged to get involved by sharing their ‘strawless selfies’ on Twitter and Instagram, entering themselves into a prize draw to win a plastic-free commuter kit, as well as a £250 Canary Wharf Gift Card.

In order to determine the impact of the campaign, participating retailers Strawless selfie prize presentation, Rosanna Philpott LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

have now been asked to estimate how many straws they saved over the three week period. Retailers that supported the initiative will be asked to commit to banning the straw permanently, while Canary Wharf will work closely with the bars and restaurants that were not able to take part by identifying alternative solutions to their current plastic straws, such as paper or biodegradable options.

The ‘Breaking The Plastic Habit’ programme forms part of Canary Wharf Group’s wider sustainability strategy, ‘Making Sustainability Real’, which addresses the current economic, environmental and social needs of stakeholders and anticipate those of tomorrow.

For more information, please visit breakingtheplastichabit.co.uk

From this month, workers and visitors to Canary Wharf will be able to top up their water bottles on the go, thanks to seven new water refill stations being installed in the Estate’s shopping malls.

The first two will be in action from the start of August in Cabot Place and Canada Place, with the remaining five to be installed from the beginning of September, in Jubilee Place, Churchill Place and Crossrail Place.

The refill stations are part of a new breed of super-sturdy hygienic fountains supplied by British firm MIW Water Cooler Experts. Their managing director, Mike Winter, said: “This is the first time fountains – which can track usage – will be installed in UK shopping malls, so it will be exciting to see how many single use water bottles we are able to replace with refills.”

This move is part of Canary Wharf Group’s on-going commitment to sustainability. Steve Greig, CoManaging Director, Canary Wharf Management, said: “After making Canary Wharf a clean coffee zone, tackling plastic straws and introducing a return desposit scheme, this is a natural next step for us. We hope this helps even more people make the switch to carrying a reusable bottle. When you have an opportunity to save cost and the planet it’s an easy decision to make.”

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PROPERTY SHOWCASING THE FINEST HOMES IN YOUR AREA, COVERING CANARY WHARF, THE ROYAL DOCKS, STRATFORD, BOW & WAPPING

Alwen Court, a brand new development in the heart of SE1. For more information visit acornnewhomes.co.uk

The penthouse in the harbour.

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Cheval Calico House, EC4M • Stylish interiors with state of the art technology • Exceptional views over the marina • Exclusive and private lift access directly into the apartment Chelease harbour is located adjacent to Imperial Wharf and close to the shops and restaurants of Fulham and Chelsea. Central London is also available at Chelsea Harbour Pier.

Our Wapping expert, Paul Read, looks forward to helping you. paul.read@knightfrank.com 020 74804481 07825 402464

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Guide price £650 per week

Connecting people & property, perfectly.

Available furnished All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/ tenantfees. Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Ombudsman Services: Property.

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Proton Tower, E14 • Exceptional views from the eighteenth floor • Beautiful open plan living space • 24hr concierge service and spa facilities Proton Tower is perfectly positioned for the imminent arrival of Crossrail, which will offer faster journey times into the City, West End and Heathrow airport.

Our Canary Wharf expert, Christopher Paxton, looks forward to helping you; christopher.paxton@knightfrank.com 020 7512 9955 07789 868673

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Guide price £450 per week

Connecting people & property, perfectly.

Available furnished All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/ tenantfees. Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Ombudsman Services: Property.

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FEATURE PENTHOUSE A duplex penthouse apartment in Barrier Point

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With a floor space of 1,500 sq ft in total, the apartment boasts floor-to-ceiling windows throughout with unparalleled

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views of the River Thames, the Thames Barrier and the surrounding park. A large reception room also features a spacious terrace, while the contemporary kitchen benefits from integrated Neff appliances and under floor heating.

Each of the three double bedrooms has built-in wardrobes and two have en-suite bathrooms. There is also a family room and a large storage cupboard located on the fifth floor. The property has recently been redecorated and fitted with new carpets.

The Barrier Point development offers a residents’ gym, 24-hour concierge, secure parking and free visitor’s parking.

The estate is located within 0.3 miles of Pontoon Dock DLR station and 1.4 miles from Custom House station, where the Elizabeth Line will be operational later this year.

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A three double bedroom apartment set in the heart of Shad Thames with views of Tower Bridge.

The property has two bathrooms, a private balcony and is located moments from the riverfront.

The apartment benefits from concierge and parking, energy rating b.

Dexters Tower Bridge 020 7650 5105 Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 for a professional check in (All inc of VAT).

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Fully fitted kitchen. Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes.Price: Garden.£550,000 Secure Underground parking space.

Price:Lounge. £630,000 Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and local amenities.

Waterman Way, Wapping E1W Matilda House, St Kathrine’s Dock, E1W

£1,175,000

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Riverside Mansions, Wapping, E1W

ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this 3rd floor apartment benefiting from 2 double ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this 2 bedroom 3rd and 4th floor duplex apartment ea2 are pleased to offer for sale separate this modern built bathroom 2 bedroom,and 2 storey house.

The property situated benefits within from lounge, separate fully fitted kitchen, 3 piece bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen, separate WC. Close this popular development known as Riverside Mansions.The apartment bathroom suite. Garden.

Garage securelocal off street parking with space.easy Views over ornamental canal.a Close Wapping station and diner, local amenities. to St Katharine’s Dock,Tower Hilland stations, bars allocated and restaurants, benefits from loungetowith separate kitchen 2 double bedrooms, 3 piece Tudor House, Tower Bridge, SE1 £1,595,000 access to the City and Canary Wharf. bathroom suite and balcony. Residents Gymnasium. Secure allocated parking space.

6th floor luxury 2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Reception Room, large balcony.station, Master en-suite Close to Wapping localbedroom bus routes with and amenities.

and walk in wardrobe. Modern Integrated Kitchen, Balcony, 24 Hour Porter by Harrods Estates, Residents Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Lifts to all floors. Close to Local Shopping Facilities, Walking Distance to London Price: £530,000 Price:Bridge. £520,000

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£795,000

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Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W St Anthony’s Close, West Wapping, E1W

Discovery Walk, Tobacco Dock, E1W

ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 bedroom apartment within ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this 1980’s built 2 double bedroom 2nd and 3rd ea2 areduplex pleasedapartment. to be able to show you this bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment River views from thecanal balcony onsecure the second within this popular ornamental side gatedfloor development.

The property is floor The apartment benefits from modern kitchen diner, with stunning this sought Mews, after development.

The master bedrooms of a 4 piece bathroom suite. Theofsecond bathroom is also in theleading Wellington Roding Terrace, Wapping E1W E1W £1,300 £695,000 per week comprised a spacious lounge withana en-suite dining area to a fully fitted kitchen. reception leading toWapping patio garden.

Bathroom with en-suite separatecomprises Wc. second bedroom.

Wooden floors throughout andand has a separate cloak room.

24 hour concierge and use of with residents gym.

Secure underground 2rental Bedrooms views of the ornamental Family 3 piece bathroom suite.

Garage.

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2 ea2 double are bedroom, pleased 2bestorey able to house show you within this 6this bedroom gated CCTV 4 bathroom development. house for The property with has a garden. been fully This modernised property is canal. atoparking. include South facing terrace.

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internet.

Overground Lounge. andFully close fitted to Waitrose. kitchen. Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Garden.

Underground parking space.

Price: Secure £595,000 Price: £635,000 Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and local amenities.

Waterman Way, Wapping E1W Hermitage Court, West Wapping, E1W

£1,175,000

Binnacle House, Tobacco Dock, E1W

ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 1 bedroom apartment within this ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 639 sq ft, (59 sq m) 1 bedroom ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 bedroom, storeyseparate house. The fromwithin lounge, fully popular fitted kitchen, 3 piece within the heart of Wapping. popular West Wapping development.

The apartment benefits2 from fullyproperty benefits apartment thisseparate luxury and development bathroom suite.3Garden.

Garage and secure off street allocated space. Views canal. Close to Wapping stationapartment and local amenities. fitted kitchen, piece bathroom suite, lounge, private terraceparking and laminate wood over ornamental This well-proportioned and presented benefits from a light and airy lounge Tudor Cascades House, Tower, Tower Docklands Bridge, SE1 E14 £500 £1,595,000 per week floor. Secure underground parking space. Residence communal courtyard. Porterage. leading onto a fully fitted and integrated kitchen. Good size modern bathroom and 422 6th 2 double floor luxury bedroom, 2 Double 2 bathroom Bedrooms, 11th2Hill floor Bathrooms, apartment Open within Plan this Reception secure Room, modern Master Comprising bedroom a glazing. reception withInset en-suite Close to St Katharine’s Dock and Tower station. sqlarge ft,development.

(39 balcony. sq m) private garden.

Double spotlights. Laminate wood floors. and room walkwith in wardrobe. water/ City Modern views, fitted Integrated kitchen, Kitchen, master Balcony, bedroom 24 Hour with walk-in Porter wardrobe

by Harrods &Estates, en suiteResidents bathroom, Gymnasium, additional Swimming Secure underground parking space. £795,000

Pool, shower Lifts room. to£495,000 all floors.

Balcony.

Close Swimming to Localpool, Shopping Gymnasium Facilities, & Walking Tennis court.

Distance Concierge. to London Bridge.

Price: Price: £574,500

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Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W Maynards Quay, Wapping, E1W

Bishops Court, Spitalfields, E1

ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 3/4 bedroom 3rd and 4th floor ea2 areapartment pleased to be able this to show you this brightlisted 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Riverwithin viewsthis fromsecure the balcony on the second apartment development in thefloor heartwithin of Shoreditch. The duplex within gated waterside development.

The apartment apartmentwith stunning this sought after development.

The master bedrooms a 4 piece suite. The second bathroom is also an en-suite in the Wellington Wapping E1W £695,000 apartment benefits from fully fitted kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. benefits from a Terrace, lounge and fully fitted kitchen diner en-suite with farcomprises reaching of views over bathroom second bedroom, bedroom. floors throughout andFamily has cloak room.

24 hour concierge andresidents use of residents gym.

Secure underground Use property of communal gym.

Secure underground parking, 24 hour Porterage.

Shadwell Basin andWooden the Canary Wharf District. bathroom with additional 2 double 2 storey house set within thisa separate gated CCTV development.

The has been fully modernised toparking. include apartment located close to Liverpool Street or station and local bus routes. en-suite to master bedroom.

4 Balconies.

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internet.

Fully fitted kitchen. Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes.Price: Garden.£720,000 Secure Underground parking space.

Price:Lounge. £750,000 Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and local amenities.

Waterman Way, Wapping E1W Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse, E14

£1,175,000

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Sanctuary Court, Wapping, E1W

ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this generously proportioned modern built 2 double ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this spacious 3rd floor warehouse conversion within the ea2 are pleased to offersecond for salefloor this modern 2 bedroom, 2 storey The property heart benefits from lounge, fitted kitchen, 3 pieceapartment offers an abundance bedroom, 2 bathroom riversidebuilt apartment located withinhouse. this ever of Wapping.

Thisseparate 2 doublefully bedroom, 2 bathroom bathroom suite. Garden.

Garage and secure street allocated Views over ornamental canal.

Close toconverted Wapping station local amenities. popular development in Narrow Street.

Theoff apartment benefitsparking from aspace. spacious of character within this granaryand circa.

1880 to include exposed brick work Tudor House,Tower Bridge, SE1 £1,595,000 reception with River Views and double doors leading to a larger then average and wood floors.The apartment offers a spacious open plan fitted kitchen, dining 6thbalcony. floor Spacious luxury 2entrance Doublehall Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Reception balcony. bedroomgardens with en-suite with 2 double bedrooms with one en-suite shower Room, arealarge and lounge withMaster views of Waterside and the River Thames.The newly androom walkand in further wardrobe.

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Hour Porter byrenovated Harrodskitchen Estates, Residents guest Modern bathroom.Integrated Separate fullyKitchen, fitted andBalcony, integrated boasts modern Gymnasium, ‘Neff’ appliances.Swimming £795,000

Pool, Lifts £960,000 to all floors. Close to Local Shopping Facilities, Walking Distance to London Price: Price:Bridge. £950,000

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Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W Fowey Close, West Wapping, E1W

Wapping High Street, Wapping, E1W

Rare opportunity to buy a freehold detached House in Wapping - ea2 is pleased ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 4 bedroom, 3 storey townhouse ea2 are this pleased to beWest able to show you this bright 2canal bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with stunning River from2 the balcony4onstorey the second floorhouse, within approx. 1400 sq ft to offer forviews sale this bedroom detached within popular Wapping ornamental side development.

The this sought benefits afterTerrace, development.

Thefitted master bedrooms comprises of a 4 piece suite. aThe second bathroom is also an en-suite in the Wellington Roding Mews, Wapping Wapping E1W E1W £695,000 per week offering wealth of living accommodation.

Whilst the £1,300 property is spacious and Property from lounge, kitchen diner,en-suite bathroom with additional en-bathroom second bedroom.

Wooden floors throughout and a separate cloak room.

24Close hour concierge and use gym.

Secure underground fantastic as of it residents ishas property has been granted planning suite room.

Patio garden with views of has ornamental Garage.

2 ea2 double areshower bedroom, pleased to 2be storey able to house show setyou within this 6this bedroom gated canal.

CCTV 4 bathroom development. house for The rental property with a the garden. been fully This modernised property is atoparking. include consent for a ground extension and 4 new dormers. to St Katharine’s Dock, Tower stations thecanal.

City ofWould London.

Close to transport links toand canary wharf andover theand city. double very unique glazing, property replacement ceilings, hasHill views wood floors, the , alarm, central suitheating 6 professional systemfloor people. operated Close via remote to Tower control, Hill and smart Wapping phone or

internet.

Overground Lounge. andFully close fitted to Waitrose. kitchen. Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Garden.

Secure Underground parking space.

Price: £1,050,000 Price: £950,000 Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and local amenities.

Waterman Way, Wapping E1W Codling Close, West Wapping, E1W

£1,175,000

Codling Close, West Wapping, E1W

ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built Freehold extended 3 double ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 bedroom, 2 storey house within ea2 are pleased to offer for sale thishouse modern builtthis 2 bedroom, 2 storey house.Canal The property benefits fromWest lounge, separate fully fitted 3 piece from a lounge with separate bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 3 storey within popular West Wapping this popular Wapping location.

Thekitchen, House benefits bathroom suite. Garden.

Garage and securefrom off street allocated parking space. Views over ornamental Close to3Wapping station and local side development.

The property benefits a lounge leading to spacious and light kitchen, canal. conservatory, Piece bathroom suite andamenities. garden.Allocated parking space.

Tudor Cascades House, Tower, Tower Docklands Bridge, SE1 E14 £500 £1,595,000 per week kitchen diner. Garden. 3 Double bedrooms, family 4 piece bathroom suite and enClose to St Katharine’s Dock,Tower Hill station and local bus routes.

6th 2 suite double floorshower luxury bedroom, 2 Double bathroom Bedrooms, 11th2 floor Bathrooms, apartment Open within Plan this Reception secure Room, modernlarge development. balcony. Master Comprising bedroom a reception with en-suite room to2the master bedroom.

Allocated parking space.

The property and room walk with in finished wardrobe. water/toCity Modern views, fitted Integrated kitchen, Kitchen, master Balcony, bedroom 24 Hour with walk-in Porter by wardrobe Harrods&Estates, en suiteResidents bathroom, Gymnasium, additional Swimming has been a high standard to include ‘Miele’ appliances. £795,000

Pool, shower Lifts room. to£850,000 all floors.

Balcony.

Close Swimming to Localpool, Shopping Gymnasium Facilities, & Walking Tennis court.

Distance Concierge. to London Bridge.

Price: Price: £650,000

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PROPERTY

HOT PROPERTY A rare opportunity to buy in one of London’s most historic maritime locations

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ocated on the stretch of the River Thames between Tower Bridge and Limehouse, Wapping is characterised by its old warehouse wharves and cobblestoned streets. Within walking distance of the City of London and transport links to Canary Wharf, it offers an unparalleled geographic position.

With the new overground in place it further offers transport links north and south. Nestled among these charming and desirable developments are many open spaces, such as the Hermitage Memorial Gardens, the Rose gardens, Wapping Gardens and the historic St 116

Katharine Docks, with its vibrant cafes and restaurants.

Capital Wharf was built between 1997 and 1998 by Berkley Homes in a thriving west Wapping location on the banks of the River Thames. The location has outstanding views of the River Thames and Tower Bridge. Capital Wharf is considered one of the most executive developments in Wapping. Entrance to the development is via its recently modernised entrance foyer with 24 hour concierge and security. Past the residents’ gymnasium, the apartments are split into segments, each with private landings for only a few apartments per floor. This arrangement makes for more privacy and a more prestigious entrance.

The apartment available boasts views of the River Thames from all rooms and comprises two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The space has been extensively modernised by the current owner with features such as Ipe Brazilian walnut floors, Porcelanosa tiles, Neff appliances and bespoke plantation shutters. The lounge boasts a balcony with views of the River Thames, Tower Bridge and the Shard and there is a separate fully-integrated and fitted kitchen. The apartment comes with a secure underground parking space. £1,350,000, enquiries@ea2group.com, 020 7702 3456, ea2group.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

THE TUDORS FA R N BOROUGH PA R K - OR PI NGTON BR6

Price On Application

For sale for the first time in over 40 years, this six bedroom residence extends to almost 5,500 sq ft and offers great potential to redesign, extend or redevelop (STPP).

Located on a private estate and set in the heart of a dual frontage 0.75 of an acre plot with attractively landscaped gardens.

For more information contact Chris Salt or Michelle Briley at Langford Russell T: 01689 882 988 • E: locksbottom@langfordrussell.co.uk • W: langfordrussell.co.uk

Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Bickley BR1 Impressive six bedroom family home offering approximately 8,000 sq ft of living space.

£3,500,000 F/H Six bedrooms

Six bathrooms

Five receptions

EER C

Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Bromley BR1

Bromley BR2

A luxury apartment surrounded by acres of rolling parkland and beautiful championship golf courses.

Stunning five bedroom family home located within the catchment for highly regarded local schools.

£975,000 L/H

£865,000 F/H

Three bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Five bedrooms

Two bathrooms

One reception

EER A

Two receptions

EER D

Contact Bromley 020 8315 5544

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

Contact West Wickham 020 8432 7373

langfordrussell.co.uk

Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Farnborough Park BR6

Orpington BR6

Set in the heart of Farnborough Park estate “Pippins” sits within a desirable double corner plot of over half an acre.

Stunning three bedroom semi-detached cottage located on the outskirts of the prestigious Chelsfield Park.

POA

£800,000 F/H

Six bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three receptions

EER E

One reception

EER C

Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

Beckenham BR3 Charming six bedroom home set over three floors located on a popular tree-lined road in Beckenham.

£1,000,000 F/H Six bedrooms

Four bathrooms

Two receptions

EER D

Contact Beckenham 020 8663 4433

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

langfordrussell.co.uk

Horn Park Lane SE12 Superb family home situated in an enviable position within walking distance of Lee train station.

Price ÂŁ999,995 Freehold Four bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two receptions

EER D

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Morden Road SE3 A spacious conversion apartment in this landmark building with communal garden.

Price ÂŁ1,100,000 Share of Freehold Three bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two receptions

EER D

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

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Little Heath SE7

River Gardens SE10

Truly stunning and substantial family home, located conveniently for transport and shopping facilities.

A stunning and stylish apartment with river views, located on the fourth floor of the Granite Apartments.

Price £1,100,000 Freehold

Price £675,000 Leasehold

Five bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Two bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two receptions

EER E

One reception

EER B

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Ashburnham Place SE10 Positioned within the popular Ashburnham Triangle is this three storey family home.

Price £1,300,000 Freehold Five bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two receptions

EER D

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Blackheath Village Blackheath Standard Greenwich (West) Greenwich (East) Lee

020 8318 1311 020 8858 6101 020 8858 9911 020 3846 1414 020 8852 8633

Dowells Street SE10

Reynold Place SE3

A characterful three bedroom penthouse apartment with stunning views across London.

A stunning three bedroom apartment with panoramic views of the River Thames.

Located on one of the most popular roads within rectory fields is this delightful mid-terraced house.

£2,000 PCM

£2,200 PCM

£2,100 PCM

3 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 1 Reception • EER C

3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER B

3 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 1 Reception • EER E

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

Foyle Road SE3

Kidbrooke Park Road SE3

Tudway Road SE3

Wonderful mid-terrace Edwardian family home, located in the Westcombe Park conservation area.

A spacious house set over two floors and only moments from Kidbrooke Station.

A high specification, third floor apartment offering views from a large private balcony.

£2,900 PCM

£2,450 PCM

£1,625 PCM

4 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 1 Reception • EER E

3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER D

2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER B

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Azof Street SE10

Collington Street SE10

Crathie Road SE12

A stunning and spacious Victorian house retaining many period features, offered unfurnished.

A light and spacious penthouse apartment with extensive views up and down the River Thames.

Exceptional family home close to both Lee and Kidbrooke train stations, as well as Colfe’s School.

£2,400 PCM

£2,200 PCM

£1,800 PCM

3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER E

2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER C

3 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 2 Receptions • EER E

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Catherine Grove SE10

Our standard tenant fees are £120 agreement fee and £90 per person reference fee.

Other fees may apply, visit johnpayne.com/tenantfees for more information.

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