Reviews
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Visit | August 2011
London
WHITECHAPEL GALLERY
Germany's Thomas Struth is a true giant of photography, with the large-scale images to match. Thomas Struth: Photographs 1978
Address: 77-82 WHITECHAPEL HIGH STREET. | Tel: +44 (0)20 7522 7888
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Hotels | August 2011
London
PARK PLAZA VICTORIA
A sleek four-star (pictured) within easy reach of must-dos like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Perfect for a fi rst trip to London
Address: 239 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SW1V. | Tel: +44 (0)20 7769 9930
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See | August 2011
London
BATMAN LIVE
Batman has left Gotham City
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Restaurants | August 2011
London
SPICE MARKET
The restaurant at the celeb-frequented W Hotel serves a fusion menu with southeast Asian infl uences. The food is made for sharing, and the staff rock pyjamalike uniforms. Great for a celebration.
Address: LONDON LEICESTER SQUARE, 10 WARDOUR STREET, LONDON W1D. | Tel: +44 (0)207 758 1088
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Visit | August 2011
Liverpool
THE WILLIAMSON TUNNELS
This intriguing labyrinth of tunnels was built in the early 1800s, commissioned by a local philanthropist purely to occupy the unemployed!
Address: THE OLD STABLE YARD, SMITHDOWN LANE. | Tel: +44 (0)151 709 6868
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Bars | August 2011
Liverpool
BLUE BAR & RESTAURANT
This huge bar boasts a wonderful, lively atmosphere,and live music and stand-up comedy to entertain you as you drink. Great views of the Albert Dock, too.
Address: 17 EDWARD PAVILION, THE ALBERT DOCK. | Tel: +44 (0)151 702 5831
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Restaurants | August 2011
Liverpool
CHAOPHRAYA
This elaborately decorated Thai restaurant (pronounced “chow-pie-a”) is a fi rm favourite in Liverpool. Try the grilled sirloin steak marinated in aromatic Thai herbs. Love the food? Try the cooking classes on Saturdays.
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See | August 2011
Birmingham
JEWELLERY QUARTER
This historic quarter of the city has for hundreds of years been home to the boutiques and studios of jewellery merchants, designers and repairs specialists. Why not treat yourself to something nice to take home?