From Savile Row to Carnaby Street and beyond, it is the city’s energy that supplies the inspiration for one of its most dynamic industries.
In one day in London we meet the man who has revolutionised the iconic red doubledecker bus and take in the extraordinary economic impact of the annual Wimbledon tennis championships.
The new No Noise initiative at the London department store has introduced an unexpected element of calm to the bustling retail space.
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Beyond the familiar axis of Oxford and Regent Streets, London plays host to a huge variety of shops, one-of-a kind boutiques and street markets.
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In a city known for its downpours, an interactive installation in the Barbican Art Gallery lets you feel as though you are controlling the weather.
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The royal warrant, a mark of recognition to companies who have supplied goods for at least five years to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or the Prince of Wales, is highly prized.
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