Category Archives: Catalogue of curiosities

Feb

Food, Videos

Bompas and Parr – It’s all in the wobble

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dan

Food architects and jelly mongers Sam Bompas and Harry Parr employ all sorts of tricks to create a range of gastronomic delights. They’ve created delicious wobbling jellies in the shape of London landmarks, extravagant banquets and potent breathable cocktails… Sign up for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Videos | Tagged drink, food, UK | 3 Comments

Dec

Events, Photos

Event: Up Helly Aa

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Alex

After the gut-rupturing feasting and surfeit of sherry that will inevitably be at the heart of our Christmas celebrations, it’ll be time to start planning our New Year’s shenanigans. For my money, one of the most interesting things you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Photos | Tagged event, festival, Scotland, Shetland, Vikings | Leave a comment

Dec

Unusual

Festively themed winter bars

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Dan

At this time of year it’s all fairy lights, frosty nights and celebrating the festive season with your nearest and dearest. Here are some of the best places to enjoy a hot cocktail and soak up some good cheer. Netil … Continue reading →

Posted in Unusual | Tagged bars, England, Liverpool, Manchester, pop-up, Things to do, winter | Leave a comment

Nov

Architecture

Wales’s hidden rock chapel

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Alex

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in Wales has many enviable qualities. It’s home to Britain’s smallest city, the bijou St David’s with its elegant cathedral, some of the most splendid – bluer water than the Caribbean when the sun shines … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged chapel, church, Pembrokeshire, St Govan, Wales | 2 Comments

Nov

Events

A Norwegian Christmas in London

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Alex

On the first Thursday in December each year, a mighty Norwegian spruce is hoisted into place in Trafalgar Square. Given by Norway each year in thanks for Britain’s support during World War II, it’s a seasonal stunner that stands at … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Christmas, London, Norway, Trafalgar Square, tree | 4 Comments

Nov

Events, Theatre

Office Party – The show that’s a party

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dan

Depending on your point of view and your general level of ill-feeling towards your co-workers, annual work parties are either the highlight of your social calendar or your own personal vision of hell. Held at the head office of ‘Product … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Theatre | Tagged England, London, theatre | Leave a comment

Nov

Events, Film, Museums & galleries

50 years of James Bond, 50 awesome cars

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Alex

Everybody has their favourite James Bond. I always say mine is Roger Moore. Partly because this infuriates the ‘Sean Connery is the greatest’ majority, but partly because he’s the only one who seemed to appreciate that saving the world with … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Film, Museums & galleries | Tagged Beaulieu, Bond cars, James Bond, National Motor Museum, New Forest | 1 Comment

Oct

Architecture, Unusual

Halloween special: the UK’s most curious graveyards

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Alex

As Halloween lurches into view for another weekend of tricks, treats and silly outfits, join us on our morbid minibus for a tour of Britain’s grooviest graveyards. Yes, graveyards – great places to relax and soak up some local history. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Unusual | Tagged England, graveyards, Halloween, Scotland, tombs | 3 Comments

Oct

Architecture, Art & Design, Events

Illuminating York: festival of digital arts and lighting

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Alex

York’s annual festival of digital arts and light will set this beautiful city ablaze from 26-29 October. Rediscover some of York’s most famous buildings as large-scale lighting displays are projected in hypnotic patterns around the city. There’ll also be smaller … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art & Design, Events | Tagged digital arts, Illuminating York, lighting, York | Leave a comment

Oct

Events, Food

London Cocktail Week

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Alex

This week is London Cocktail Week, a celebration of the capital’s love of hard liquor and high times. Over 200 bars have signed up as official stops on the London Cocktail Week bus tour. Simply register on the website, head … Continue reading →