Arthur Lasenby opened
Liberty in 1875 and the iconic Tudor-style building was designed in the 1920s. Arthur traveled the world importing exotic goods from far flung destinations and his support for the Arts & Crafts movement helped create what is known worldwide as 'Liberty Style'.
This elegant store is unlike any other as it feels like you're in a luxurious home rather than shopping. Definitely worth a visit.
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John Lewis is known for its keen pricing ("never knowingly undersold" is its price guarantee) and they stock nearly half a million products from perfume to luggage, and toys to TVs. The Oxford Street store was refurbished in 2001 and it just feels really nice to shop here so it's usually my first choice on Oxford Street. A basement food hall was added in 2007.
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Join former pupils of the Foundling Hospital and members of the Old Coram Association for a traditional carol service in
The Foundling Museum's beautiful Picture Gallery. Members of the public welcome.
Date: Saturday 12 December 2009
Time: 2.30pm
Price: Included with Museum admission (£5, concessions £4, children and Art Fund members free)
About The Foundling Museum
The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and of three major figures in British history: its campaigning founder the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist
William Hogarth, and the composer
George Frideric Handel. Over 3 centuries, the Foundling Hospital cared for 27,000 children. It was also Britain's first art gallery as artists gave their work so wealthy benefactors would visit and pledge donations to the Hospital.
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It appears not everyone knows that most of London is closed on 25 December. I've heard from a few readers who are trying to plan where to have a Christmas Day meal as many places they've contacted will not be open. Fear not as I've called all of these restaurants and can confirm they are open on Christmas Day. There are varying price ranges and traditional and non-traditional meals included so I hope this helps you choose where to spend this special day. See:
Christmas Day Dining in London. Merry Christmas!
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