Emma Bevan makes it her business to know London inside and out. Having explored all its special nooks and crannies, she gives us her own guided tour of the capital
Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution, V&A, until 8 May, vam.ac.uk
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’m always led by culture and the experience of doing something different – be it a guided tour, an exhibition or discovering something new. Usually, I like to have a focus, with a specific place or something to do in mind. But sometimes it is fun just to wander and see where you end up. Whether you live in London or are just visiting, we are all tourists. So here are my top places to go and things to do…
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Whether you have thirty minutes or five hours, this affluent pocket of London has something for you to do. My favourite museum is the V&A: they always have an exhibition running. For the next few months, Fabergé will captivate you for hours. A ten-minute walk will take you to Kensington Palace and, if you time it well, you can cross over to Hyde Park and catch the Household Cavalry taking their daily walk for the changing of the guard.
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