Tag Archives: Christmas

A Christmas Carol at the Charles Dickens Museum Dec 7, 8,14th and 15th

Posted on December 2, 2014 by laurawinningham

A Christmas Carol 48 Doughty Street, the beautifully restored London home of Charles Dickens, is dressed up for Christmas, and will host a special candlelit reading of A Christmas Carol … “Actor Dominic Gerrard returns to re-live Dickens’s classic narrative once … Continue reading →

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Renegade Craft Fair November 9th and 10th 11am-6pm, Old Truman Brewery

Posted on November 2, 2013 by laurawinningham

Christmas Shopping Idea: The Renegade Craft Fair  is a curated indie-craft marketplace showcasing the brightest talents in contemporary craft and design. The fairs bring hundreds of makers out of their studios and workshops and into the spotlight for a festive … Continue reading →

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Charles Dickens Museum Reopens after £3m Restoration

Posted on December 10, 2012 by laurawinningham

Read the Independent Article about the reopening of the Dickens Museum The time is propitious if you would like to do things that give you the feel for a true Victorian  Christmas.  For instance, Professor Michael Slater will do an … Continue reading →

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Christmas Past – through January 6th

Posted on November 26, 2012 by laurawinningham

From the Geffrye: “Each year, authentic festive decorations transform the museum’s period rooms, giving visitors an evocative and captivating insight into how Christmas has been celebrated in English middle-class homes over the past 400 years. Step back through the centuries … Continue reading →

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We all could use a few nights in with James Bond

Posted on November 5, 2012 by laurawinningham

I’m starting to sense around me the usual consternation about gifts that starts reaching a crescendo this time of year.  And so when I have an inspired idea, I’ll try and help out by posting it for my readers. First … Continue reading →

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The Lost Christmas-Waterloo East through December 23rd

Posted on December 18, 2011 by laurawinningham

  When the Waterloo East Theatre recently opened  underneath the Waterloo railway arches its co-founder was quoted as saying “It’s certainly snug”.   But according to the Telegraph, Waterloo East makes the most of its confined space.  The theatre (which i … Continue reading →

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