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CONTENTSJANUARY 2011

FEATURES 7 EDITOR’S PICK The must-see events of this month

12 MAKING HIS MARK Talking to the country’s favourite ex-con, Howard Marks

16 TOTALLY RADICAL Clerkenwell’s political history

26 COLD COMFORT FARM Keep snug in super-soft fabrics and stylish knits

33 KNIT PICK… Our pick of chunky knits and après-ski motifs

35 THE ROAD WELL TRAVELLED A trip to the best gastro-pub Hampstead has to offer

56 THE LONDON ART FAIR Comes to the Business Design Centre in N1

REGULARS EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER

FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR PEOPLE!

We know, we know: the Christmas holidays are over (sad face). But here at The City and Angel we’re hopeful for what 2011 has in store – and we’ll be sure to help you kick-start your year with

a magazine that looks and reads better than ever! With all things food-related playing an increasingly

important role in popular culture, we’ll continue to bring you the low-down on the latest dining trends, new restaurant openings and the best-loved eateries in your local area. We have some super exciting celebrity interviews on the horizon that we can’t wait to send your way, and of course we’ll be continuing our hunt for the neighbourhood’s best venues, not-to-be-missed events, exhibitions, productions and performances, unbeatable offers and all the latest products from Islington’s fabulous range of local shops. We’ll also be reporting back to you from the front line of all the latest (and craziest) health and beauty fads, safe-guarding you against the deep freeze and doing our best to deliver you into warmer times happy and in fi ne fettle.

If such resolutions still haven’t lifted your spirits, well, I guess the proof is in the pudding. So let’s see what’s on the menu this month…

What with the success of ITV1’s recent period piece, Downton Abbey, and our perennial obsession with Brideshead Revisited, our fashion shoot this month takes the theme To the Manor Born. We spent a day photographing our gorgeous model in the equally stunning surroundings of Highgate’s Kenwood House so that we could arm you with all the style inspiration you need for the month ahead. And the good news is, this is fashion at its most practical: we’ve swapped tottering heels and teetering hairdos for quilted jackets and cosy knitwear as London continues to do battle with the elements (p26). It’s country charm without the chintz - and if it doesn’t sate your thirst for rural rollicks, this month’s Food Spotlight takes us to the beautiful Wells Tavern, arguably the best and most ‘countrifi ed’ gastro-pub in Hampstead (p35) – and the perfect place to park your Barbour.

On the celeb front, we chatted with former drug smuggler turned controversial (and very comical) author, Howard Marks – aka Mr Nice. Marks’ recent star turn at the Union Chapel proved a highlight of our year, and we’re glad to say he’s just as eye-opening in one-on-one conversation as he is on stage. Enjoy.

We hope this issue goes some way towards easing you into 2011 – and galvanising you to stay on track with any resolutions you made as the clock chimed an end to 2010 (you can do it!) Hopefully you had a great fi rst decade of the 21st century; certainly, all of us at The City and Angel wish you an amazing start to the next one.

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toddlers and a refurbished sports court with basketball nets. There are now more entrances to the park and more seating.

Other improvements include an art installation inspired by the 18th century clown, Joseph Grimaldi, who is buried in the park. The installation, by artist Henry Krokatsis is an interactive musical instrument that allows visitors to recreate the famous songs from Grimaldi’s performances at Sadlers Wells.

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Marks seems to agree, at least in part. “Welsh language and culture has often

been the target of ridicule and repression by English overlords. That seems to be less and less the case [now], enabling a freedom of expressed creativity and a channel for street culture to emerge.” ‘Street culture’ is something seemingly dear to Marks’ heart, and at one point during our interview he even professes a love for UK youth’s latest musical craze, dubstep. At 65, Marks remains far from the archetypal grandfather. But then, he was never the archetypal father either, missing out on much of his three children’s childhoods as he criss-crossed the globe on drugs deals – or else bided his time in a U.S. prison.

But back to the life story, and Marks’ first forays into smuggling. So far, so typical, you might think – of a fledgling drug trafficker, at least. But the young Howard Marks was soon to prove different from his fellows within the trade in several ways: first, in his refusal to endorse or participate in violence; second, in his rejection of harder (and more financially lucrative) drugs than hash; finally, in his success: by the time he was finally arrested by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in 1988, he was thought to be one of the most prolific and influential drug barons of all time, handling around 10% of the world’s trade in marijuana. Add to that his connections with the CIA, Mafia, IRA and a stint as an MI6 agent, and

more monikers than the one his parents chose for him. John McKenna was to be one of them; Anthony Tunnicliffe another. There was also Ray Fox, and Albert W. Jennings. But the alias by which Marks would first become famous – rather than simply infamous – had an altogether more memorable ring to it: Mr. Nice.

Marks’ early life in Kenfig Hill was, by all accounts, pretty normal. As a teenager at his local grammar school he proved an excellent scholar, and at the age of eighteen he was accepted to attend Oxford University’s prestigious Balliol College. He was as successful at university as he had been at school, and he remained in higher education from 1964 to 1970, studying Nuclear Physics and Philosophy of Science. But the liberal zeitgeist and a taste for adventure (not to mention cash) eventually overwhelmed Marks’ scholarly impulses. He discovered marijuana and began to smoke it, then to deal it, then to smuggle it to and from the continent, often in the equipment of friends in touring rock bands. He must have felt quite the rebel, and when I interview him later I wonder aloud if his diversion into drugs has something to do with his Welsh blood – after all, so much of Welsh culture, from the bardic tradition down to the fiercely individual spirit of modern rock bands such as the Manic Street Preachers, seems rooted in a desire to subvert the authority of the English next door.

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I am sitting in Islington’s Union Chapel, listening as a man – a man alone onstage with little more than his voice and his memories to aid

him – speaks in conspiratorially warm and affable tones about a life spent in the service of the global narcotics trade. The darkened hall is perhaps more used to larger-scale, musical performances, but this speaker needn’t worry. He has all of us rapt as children, listening spellbound (admittedly a ‘spellbound’ peppered with frequent outbursts of laughter) to find out what happens next in what must be one of the most winding, wild and colourful life stories anyone has ever survived to recount.

At one point, my mind strays to another performance I once saw, of Arthur Miller’s classic The Crucible.

“Because it is my name!” cries John Proctor, the beleaguered hero of the play, when asked why he will not confess to a crime he has not committed in order to save his own life. “Because I cannot have another in my life!”

Either the unfortunate Mr. Proctor was woefully misinformed or things were very different in the 1690s, when The Crucible is set – because in the modern world, the man onstage is putting Proctor’s statement very much to the lie.

Howard Marks may have been born as such, in the high summer of 1945 in the Welsh mining village of Kenfig Hill, but his later life was to necessitate many

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the sensitive role Marks played in the global intelligence underworld becomes increasingly clear too. I ask him if he ever experienced anything akin to a ‘moral itch’ when he considered the nature of some of the people with whom he had dealings. His response is immediate and typically rational (even if it doesn’t entirely dispatch my doubts): “I’ve not experienced anything approaching a moral itch. I did meet some shady characters, but one does in any profession.”

The life of an international criminal is a life on the edge, and Marks spent nearly 25 years trying to keep ahead of the law. Hence the aliases outlined above (he had 43 in total) – and hence the 89 telephone lines and 25 holding companies he needed to run his illegal empire and launder his illicit cash. Eventually, of course, the justice system caught up with him, and he was sentenced to 25 years in the notoriously tough Federal Correctional Complex at Terre Haute, Indiana. He served seven years before he was released on parole and something even more extraordinary happened: he became a star.

Approached by a publisher interested in a memoir of his life on the run, Marks penned a compelling, hilarious and often downright shocking account of his career from student digs to cellblock – taking in all manner of high times and low moments in between. A freewheeling hippy with a taste for cannabis and a talent for networking with all the right people (some of whom, of course, were very wrong people), Marks’ tales – collected under the title Mr Nice (“My favourite alias … I would like to have that identity back”) – topped the bestseller lists in the UK and abroad, launching a new career for him as an author, unofficial spokesperson for the growing decriminalisation

researching the (mis)deeds of Welsh 17th century pirate Henry Morgan for another book, Señor Nice.

But while roaming is obviously a favoured pastime – even if his new profession doesn’t necessitate it with quite the same urgency as his old one – Marks’ heart remains close to his homeland in many ways. He has close friends on the Welsh celebrity circuit, among them actor Rhys Ifans, who

starred as Marks in the recent big-screen biopic Mr Nice. How involved was Marks in the film of his life, I ask, and did he recommend Rhys for the role?

“That was my only involvement. I’ve known Rhys for fourteen years, and I greatly value his friendship. To me, he was the only possible choice.”

Another famous friendship is with Welsh alternative band Super Furry Animals. How did that come about?

“They wrote a song about me, Hanging Out With Howard Marks, which they included on their first album, Fuzzy Logic. I went to see them play one of their early performances. I thought they were great, we got on very well and we became firm friends.”

It’s a far cry from Marks’ former life, spent hiding

from the gaze of the authorities and transporting tons of marijuana disguised by the scent of lion dung (purchased, the story goes, for £3 a sack from Dudley Zoo – apparently it sends

police sniffer dogs into paroxysms of fear). But somehow when you talk to this consummate storyteller, the implausible – whether it’s writing bestselling books or bantering with crime kingpins, or even being a ‘good guy’ in a frankly murderous trade – seems possible. I guess it’s all about charm, something Marks possesses in spades. Mr. Nice indeed.

movement and (thanks as much to his smoky Welsh drawl as to his astounding life experiences) a much-in-demand raconteur. It helps that this career criminal turned amiable anti-hero isn’t plagued by remorse – though this hasn’t always been the case: “I have no regrets now and feel no need to turn the clock back, but there were times in my life I did suffer regret and would have done anything to change my past.”

Now Marks, divorced from his wife of 25 years (and accomplice in many of his ‘adventures’), Judy, lives a far more public life in his adopted hometown of Leeds – but he’s still something of a wanderer. He travels widely with his acclaimed show, An Audience with Mr. Nice – the one-man anecdotal extravaganza I’d seen at the Union Chapel – and has recently returned from South America, where he was

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Before the late 20th century saw the design agencies and architecture firms move in to Clerkenwell; before its vast

warehouses and disused breweries were transformed into some of the capital’s most desirable apartments; before decades of refurbishment and renovation saw the area become a by-word for luxury modern living; before all of this, there was the Priory Of St. John.

Constructed in the middle of the 12th century by Jordan de Briset, a knight of Breton blood, the Priory was sited near what is today St. John’s Lane, south of Clerkenwell Road. Home to the wealthy order of the Knights Hospitaliers of St. John of Jerusalem – later to lend their moniker to the St. John’s Ambulance Service – the Priory became the focal point of life in an area then known as Clerke’s Well, after the fresh-water well around which the local clerks would gather in their spare hours to act out scenes from the Bible. For almost two and a half centuries, the Priory stood

held the title Lord High Treasurer of England, and was thus responsible for collecting the detested poll tax. Hales fled to the Tower of London, but Tyler’s men caught up with him. Suffice it to say that neither Hales nor any of his wealthy companions (including the Archbishop of Canterbury) escaped with their heads.

Despite its early successes, the peasant rebellion was ultimately ill-fated. Clerke’s Well, however, had tasted the thrills and spills of life at the epicentre of political action – an experience which would be repeated, albeit with somewhat less fire and bloodshed – in the centuries to come.

The Priory of St. John was soon rebuilt, and St. John’s Lane still bears witness to its grandeur in St. John’s Gate – a formidable stone archway that dates back to 1504. But the Order itself was doomed: in 1540, King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries and the Priory’s buildings were soon given over to various nobles in search of apartments close to the city. Clerkenwell, as it was

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firm as Clerke’s Well grew and prospered around it – but in 1381, with England fresh from the disastrous Hundred Years’ War against France, the nation’s coffers empty and the ineffectual child king Richard II on the throne, political upheaval came calling.

The trouble began when Richard II’s uncle John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, introduced a new poll tax which would affect everyone over the age of 14 – and which would hit the poor far harder than the rich. When the tax collectors came calling, peasants across the country – already suffering under the yoke of the feudal system, which forced them to give a proportion of their labour and produce to their wealthy masters – erupted in outrage. Under the leadership of Wat Tyler, they marched on London, eventually converging on Clerke’s Well and the Priory of St. John and burning it to the ground. But the deed was not done out of simple hatred of the wealthy Order of St. John. In fact, the then-Prior was one Sir Robert Hales – who also

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rural suburb of Clerkenwell”, where “the foot-paths in front of the houses were skirted by lofty trees”. Change, though, was on the horizon.

As the years progressed, Clerkenwell increasingly became the location of choice not just for the gentry, but for a poor working class engaged in artisanal trades such as watch-making. Hundreds of craft workers moved to the area to work without the draconian restrictions and regulations of the nearby City of London. The area soon became a microcosm of the wider situation in the capital, with whole families forced to work in dire conditions for low pay and without access to adequate sanitary systems or living quarters. Slums known as ‘rookeries’ sprung up to house the rising population, as did brothels, boarding houses and other ‘undesirable’ elements. Little by little, the remaining rich moved out to the suburbs, and by the close of the 18th century Clerkenwell was better known as a cramped, dirty den of thievery and poverty than as a stylish suburb. Ill-policed but increasingly politicised. The area began to appear in literature and early political economy texts as an example of London ‘in the raw’, where

the problems of exclusion and inequality were fomenting a potentially catastrophic kind of social unease. Soon the great novelist Charles Dickens would show the gang-leader Fagin and his sidekick, the Artful Dodger, teaching innocent Oliver Twist the ways of the pick-pocket in the market on Clerkenwell Green.

Crime and politics can find themselves entwined in a thousand different ways, and Clerkenwell’s prisons were to prove a key factor in making the area a hotbed of political activity throughout the 19th century.

One of the most famous – or infamous – examples stems from 1867, when two members of the Fenian Brotherhood (an early Irish Republican group) were arrested and imprisoned in Clerkenwell’s Middlesex House of Detention. On the night of December 13, three of their fellows attempted to aid their escape by blowing a huge hole in the prison wall – and destroying several tenement blocks in the process. London – which according to then-resident Karl Marx had been largely supportive of the Fenian cause up to that point – was now outraged. And modern terrorism, with its attendant media panic and wilful disregard for civilian casualties, was born.

The Fenian movement would not depart Clerkenwell, despite the capture and hanging of Michael Barrett, alleged leader of the aforementioned bomb plot. Fifteen years later, a Fenian weapons arsenal was found in a building on St. John Street, and one Michael Collins – future head of the military forces of the Irish Free State and hero of the eponymous film starring Liam Neeson – worked in the post sorting office at Rosebery Avenue between 1906 and 1910. In fact, it was during this period that Collins first took an oath of allegiance to the Irish Republican Brotherhood.

But the 19th century was radical in more ways than the Fenian, and Clerkenwell Green hosted demonstrations by almost every political movement in the capital. There were Chartist riots, soap-box speeches by early socialists (such as Clerkenwell native and lifelong slum-dweller Dan Atterton) and, perhaps most famous of all, a meeting between Lenin and a young Josef Stalin at the Crown and Anchor pub – now the Crown Tavern. With such a part to play in the tumultuous political events not just of the 20th century or the 21st, but of so many before them, is it any wonder that the Karl Marx Memorial Library should be located at 37 Clerkenwell Green – or even that the offices of Britain’s most left-leaning broadsheets, The Guardian and The Observer, should until recently be found just a few minutes away on Farringdon Road?

now known, had become a centre of various industries during its long association with the Knights of St. John, but it now entered its residential heyday, serving as a wealthy suburb for the privileged elite. Politics must have seemed a rather distant concept in 17th century Clerkenwell, a place far removed from the bustle and buzz of today. In the words of 19th century historian William Pinks, Clerkenwell’s 17th century inhabitants sought “seclusion from society in the

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SWEET RELIEFHelen Baron experiences a Pilates Equipment Class at Europe’s Leading Yoga and Pilates Centre…and winds down afterwards with a soothing Thai Foot Massage

On arriving at Triyoga, I immediately felt myself to be in the presence of the great god Calm. There is definitely

some feng shui at work here; perhaps in the way the reception desk curves gracefully at the centre of the semi-circular space, giving way to the communal dining area. Yogis are munching on ultra healthy-looking grub from the onsite café, and serene music plays amid the drifting incense… My shoulders dropped another notch and I felt the stress of the day – stress I hadn’t really realised I’d brought into the room with me – melt away.

I was here to try a Pilates Equipment Class, something I’d never done before. I’ve tried mat Pilates and always preferred yoga, which I found to be less fuss, less messing about with ropes, equally intense but in a slightly more comfortable way, with no emphasis on small repetitive motions. But this Pilates equipment class was a different ball-game altogether. Using specialised pieces of apparatus designed to provide resistance and support for your body, my instructor, Prithi, took me through a series of fluid exercises. These classes are taken individually or in small groups of no more than five, which only adds to the relaxation element. Prithi’s calming voice explained each movement and the proper breathing techniques so that pretty soon I felt myself becoming more body-aware, relishing the space around me. This is a far cry from previous experiences of peak-time yoga, where a full stretch can mean, your nose, perilously close to, your neighbour’s rear end.

It seems a luxury to work at your own pace – and in classes this small, the instructor can modify the equipment to suit your needs. Much of what we do in our 60-minute session focuses on core strength and stretching, and I’m reminded of Pilates’ gymnastic element – although my class is gentle, at a more advanced level, I would utilise stronger gymnastic poses. I imagine the postures, in conjunction with the equipment, to be a little like trapeze lessons.

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The road outside The Wells Tavern is startlingly quaint. Making my way down Flask Walk, passing picture-

book houses, I’m put in mind of the Peter Pan stories – this stretch of road seems to possess far more of the cosy Edwardian elegance I remember from J.M. Barrie’s tales than does the modern-day Kensington Gardens (home to the Darling family in the books).

I’m visiting on a crisp, wintry evening, and the location – just a short walk from Hampstead tube – is magical. It’s as if you’ve stumbled into a scene from Lilliput Lane, complete with red telephone boxes, cobbled streets and charming cottages painted cheerful colours. At the end of this perfect little vista, windows glowing merrily, stands the beautiful Georgian building that houses The Wells. First impressions count when it comes to pubs, but The Wells has nothing to worry about on that score. From the outside, this is the tavern of dreams: I’d like to own a miniature version of the place myself.

What with the classic feel of the exterior, you’d be forgiven for thinking The Wells was a time-honoured Hampstead establishment, watering passers-by, residents and famous writers in style for a century or two. But you’d be mistaken, because owner Beth Coventry only renovated the building in 2003 – before that it was the kind of place you might pop into only to walk straight back out again. Coventry’s vision has wrought marvellous consequences, peeling back the building’s dilapidated surface layers to reveal the finest of Georgian proportions underneath. Situated a mere stone’s throw from the Heath itself, The Wells now mixes civilised sophistication with a touch of something old, wild and incredibly romantic – you can almost imagine a holidaying Heathcliff making a pit-stop here before

coming? Serving up an assortment of modern European cuisine, The Wells seeks to straddle both sides of the gastro divide, offering guests the opportunity to chow down either in the ground floor bar or – for those after a more ‘high end’ experience – one of three first floor dining rooms, each elegantly decked out in a style best described as ‘contemporary period’. On our visit the food is up to scratch with exciting combinations on offer - Gorgonzola, red wine poached

pear and walnut salad and seared scallops, pan-fried fillet of bream, fennel puree, salsa verde and tomato coulis as well as rump of lamb with dauphinoise potato and the perfect selection of vegetables - broad beans, peas and butterd baby carrots with rosemary jus. Whether you’re after fine dining for two in a suitably classy setting or a comfy Sunday roast down the pub with your pals, it’s hard to imagine a more dependably satisfying destination than The Wells.

When I catch up with owner Beth for a quick chat, her busy schedule proves the best testament to her success as a landlady – business is booming, it seems. “The Wells is the third pub I’ve owned,” she says (the former two were co-owned with business partners). “It had

been a pub for a very long time before I took it over. I changed the look from very unattractive ‘70’s décor to what you see today.”

Beth ascribes success in pub managements to three main factors: good food, happy staff and a high quality service. And of course, she also puts some of The Wells’ success – which has come during difficult times for the wider economy – down to its location.

“So far, so good; we are lucky to have loyal local

clientele who aren’t short of a bob or two. Customers here can be fussy and expect value for money, but on the whole they are extremely agreeable and supportive.”

battling across the Heath in search of Cathy’s ghost. The idyllic location and ‘local landmark’ status make it a real surprise that the building’s potential wasn’t realised sooner – but local residents have wasted no time in flocking to the pub since it opened. Its broad terraces and beautiful hanging-baskets must prove a huge summer draw – while the cosy fireside feel on the night of my visit has lured more than a few folk in for a warming twilight tipple.

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As a great many tarted-up boozers have found to their cost, however, looks will only get you so far. Can The Wells match its fine façade with the kind of nosh that will keep the customers

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The Wells Tavern30 Well WalkGreater London NW3 1BX020 7794 3785thewellshampstead.co.uk

The pub’s fare is certainly reasonably priced; with most gastro-pubs these days ramping up their prices, The Wells remains very competitive, especially in light of its distinctly classy ‘restaurant rooms’. Beth describes the food menu simply as ‘eclectic’, adding that the kitchen staff keep things as seasonal as possible. “Our Head Chef is from New Zealand and cooks with simplicity and elegance,” she beams proudly. “His presentation is superb.”

I can understand Beth’s confidence. My evening in The Wells reminded me of another homely London story, Mary Poppins: practically perfect in every way. Having set up home for the evening at a corner table (excellently sited so as to allow me to take in the tasteful furnishings all around), the vibe soon became somewhat festive, as my dinner partner and I, the second dining party of the evening, were quickly joined by several other tables of well-heeled locals. Amid the pleasing buzz of a happy tavern, the menu provided a great range of classic treats – plus an extensive specials board. My partner and I had already spotted the potential of The Wells as a location for indulgent desserts, and the menu didn’t disappoint there either, with crumble, sticky toffee pudding, crème brulee, banoffee pie and a selection of cheeses all among the offerings. I opted in the end for a dark chocolate pot with clotted cream and cantuccini biscuits, which proved utterly delightful. A valiant effort was made to finish the lot, despite being fit to burst. As we ambled off towards the tube station a little later on, we discussed the good fortune of our find: a friendly local that can do everything from the warming evening snifter and the homely Sunday Roast to the cheerful summer cider and fine dining. Dog- and child-friendly too, it ticks all the boxes and then some. If you’re passing by on one of these cold January evenings, you’re well advised to let The Wells shower its hospitality upon you.

COD AND SMOKED HADDOCK FISH CAKES (serves 4)

250 grams fresh Icelandic cod fi llets250 grams naturally smoked haddock fi llets1 medium sized onion fi nely chopped and softened in a scrape of butter1 tbsp fi nely chopped curly leaf parsley1 tbsp fi nely chopped fresh tarragon1 egg yolkGround black pepper, salt and grated nutmeg to taste4 medium sized potatoes (such as Maris Piper or Desiree) mashed with butter

For the coating:1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk beaten Seasoned fl our Japanese breadcrumbs

1. Make a court bouillon with 2 pints water, 1 glass white wine,1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 peeled and sliced carrot, a few black peppercorns and a bay leaf.

2. When ready (after 10 minutes simmering) let cool slightly then add the skinned fi llets of fi sh, heat up the liquid and cook the fi sh until just done and still fi rm.

3. Remove the fi sh, allow to cool and then fl ake.4. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and again allow the mixture to cool.5. Divide into 4 balls and slightly fl atten them. Roll in seasoned fl our, then

the beaten egg and fi nally the breadcrumbs.6. Shallow fry in a generous amount of vegetable oil, turning often until

golden brown and cooked through. 7. Serve with a generous dollop of tartar sauce, a wedge of lemon and a

small mixed leaf dressed salad on the plate.


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JUNIPER DININGThe ‘neighbourhood restaurant’

is something that conjures up many a connotation: intimacy, honesty and unpretentiousness;

a place where one goes to relax in surroundings of familiarity. Much like a local pub, you tend to see the same faces come and go, and when it is good, it can be the beating heart of a local community.

At the helm and behind the stove of one such restaurant, Rob Wilkinson regards this very role as an obligation of his 14 month-old venture, Juniper Dining in Highbury. Even though, on the night I visited, the crowds had fled to the nearby Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal play in the Champions League (apparently north London’s answer to the pre-theatre trade), there was an atmospheric warmth.

In some cases, a chef’s intentions for entering the dining room reflect little more than a need to fulfil an exercise in public relations - a self-satisfied surveillance given the go-ahead only once the ‘coast is clear’ and the Maitre d’ has negated any potential disquieters. Rob’s tentative steps through his own dining room, however, seemed to stem from a far more sincere duty to ensure his diners were happy. That is not to say that he is insecure; rather, there is no food chain through which culpability travels and the reality is that this is his life. He has to make it good. This can only be a good thing for the customer.

I was warmly greeted and offered drinks by a couple of friendly and attentive waiters before being given the A la Carte, fixed price and specials menus. In a restaurant industry where at the moment, the market trend sings to the tune of ‘small plates this and tasting menus that’ and where celebrity chefs reign supreme, the prospect of ordering a starter, main and dessert from an on-shore chef seemed as novel as it did a pleasure.

With one or two exceptions, the menu read nicely and it is an encouraging sign when there’s a real difficulty in choosing between several appealing options. Wild

good, was a dish of scallops with pancetta and broad beans. The scallops were cooked perfectly and maintained their plump, succulent and meaty texture. The addition of a sharp shallot salsa nicely offset the sweet saltiness of the shell fish and pancetta, whilst it seemed slightly strange that, in December, there were broad beans on the plate at all.

The Bourguignon, to my delight, threw up few surprises and honoured tradition where big chunks of beef sat among pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon in a rich and luscious red wine-based gravy. So often you find that dishes such as this are let down by, for example, a reluctance to invest the time into a proper veal stock. Not here and quite frankly, alongside a generous mound of creamy mashed potatoes, I couldn’t have asked for anything more of this bistro classic.

To finish, I ordered the fairly playful Malteaser iced parfait with a chocolate and Grand Marnier sauce and homemade honey-comb. It was a lovely, light and clean end to an otherwise fairly rich encounter. Throughout the meal, I drank a fantastic red by the glass. The Domaine Les Filles de Septembre Côtes du Thongue Rob later told me was on the list before the list was written and before he knew even the price.

This is fairly characteristic of his admirable and assured approach. He wants to share what he loves most and what I liked about Juniper was the ability of the restaurant to exist very much in the image and personality of Rob without the bitter after taste of any ego. His menu is designed not to wow, but to offer, as he put it, ‘something for everybody’. This he does well and which is why, he says, there are seemingly incongruous nods to the Orient in the form of Thai curries and salads. He is proudly against exclusivity and warmly welcomes children, who can eat for free Tuesday to Friday between 5 and 6.15pm.

Juniper is not inexpensive, but neither is it unreasonable with starters around the £6 mark and mains between £11 and £18. They reflect Rob’s commitment to the serving of good, responsibly-sourced ingredients. The meal and the experience were both restorative and warming. I left feeling good, happy to have eaten Rob’s excellent cooking and with the thought that, if you live in this neighbourhood, you probably already know you are lucky. Now, there is reason to believe you’re a bit better off.

Juniper Dining100 Highbury ParkN5 2XE020 7288 8716juniperdining.co.uk

mushrooms on sourdough, wild venison and juniper carpaccio and diver-caught scallops with pea and pancetta; Cornish fisherman’s stew, slow roast pork belly and beef Burguignon with creamy mash are all words I want to be reading before eating on a bitterly cold December night.

Interestingly, and curiously uncommon, was a specials menu comprised only of seafood dishes. ‘Fish and seafood is something that I am very passionate about. I buy all my fish daily in small quantities to ensure freshness and variation’. I was sure that this message this message was etched into Rob’s ethos as a chef as much as it was wriiten in plain English on the menu itself.

Perhaps greedily, but somewhat necessarily, I squeezed an order of scallops between the venison carpaccio and beef bourguignon- In honesty because I couldn’t choose but also because I felt the need to road-test Rob’s ability with his dearly beloved from under the sea. The carpaccio was excellent: delectably tender, melt-in-the-mouth meat with a very accurately judged seasonal partnership of fragrant juniper and earthy truffle. Strewn across the top were rocket leaves, shavings of parmesan and baby capers - a coming together of British sanguinity with Italian finesse. Less imaginative, but equally

Adam Coghlan checks out a recent ‘neighbourhood’ opening...

RESTAURANT REVIEW: JUNIPER DINING, N5

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What is a typical day for Jo Hamilton?A major benefit of my job is that every day is different! I could be taking a first brief from a new client, making a site visit to an existing job to ensure my builders are on track, in the studio putting design schemes together, filming for a TV show, or in the Sanderson Hotel running a design course! Every client has different needs and tastes - every property has its challenges - that’s what keeps my job edgy and exciting. How did you get into design consultancy?I began my career in graphic design. In those days everything was done by hand - drawing boards were littered with spliced letters and chopped up images but slowly technology took over! I still longed to get my hands dirty and my passion for paint and colour never

waned. It felt natural to me to retrain in interior design and I have never looked back since! When did you realise you had good design and spatial awareness?From as far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the space around me and by the tremendous potential to alter that space. I grew up experimenting with different patterns, textures and colours and my bedroom had a different layout every week! I don’t think I ever had a realization that design and space was my thing; I think that it was always so much a part of me that I never questioned it.

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lighting, style and layout and we draw everything together at the end of the course. Students learn which colours go together and how to choose the right colours to suit the feel they want to create; how to layer light for different moods; to choose the right style for them and how to design the scheme in a way that compliments how they live. What is your personal style?I guess my personal style is pretty contemporary but I like my schemes to feel warm and welcoming too. I tend to include earthy pieces to soften a look - perhaps an antique sideboard or a quirky chair to contrast with clean lines and angular shapes. I also love to use vintage fabrics alongside contemporary prints; if you get the blend right, it can look really great! This approach is sleek, classy and contemporary, whilst also remaining comfortable. Do you have a favourite design period?I have always loved the curves and the decadence of the Baroque era, particularly the architecture and the detailing of that time. I’ll often throw a Baroque style mirror into the mix or use over-the-top cornicing to make a real statement! Currently, I’m having a bit of a crush on the Deco period. I just love the drama of it all - it was the age of speed, travel and Hollywood. I love the glitz and the glamour of blacks against mirrored surfaces, the stylized forms and animal prints!

Traditional or Modern?Definitely modern but with a light splattering of vintage fabrics for softness.

What’s your ultimate styling tip? Any design shortcuts we should know about?Lighting, lighting and more lighting! Even the very best interior design will look flat and uninteresting if it is not lit well. Successful lighting is all about creating a flexible scheme - layers of light that can alter the mood at the flick of a switch. As far as shortcuts go - and to create a great co-ordinating scheme fast - find a picture or fabric that you really like and make that your starting piece. If you like the design, it’s probably because the colours are well balanced - pull the colours out of the print and build the scheme from there. Do you have any recommendations for where to buy furniture?I love to rummage around off the beaten track. I’ve made some great purchases in Shoreditch recently - there are some really quirky little shops there, perfect for finding one off-pieces that add personality to a look. What is a complete design no-no?Short curtains! Never, never, never!

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TELL US ABOUT THE SHOPPING EVENING – WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT?Dinny Hall: Community spirit! Smart, local, independent businesses supporting each other and offering discounts. We all agreed that if there was an incentive, Upper Street customers would be more likely to venture out into the cold and start their Christmas shopping.Sefton: Dinny Hall came up with the idea and approached us – we really backed it as a concept because Upper Street is a fabulous area for shopping; it makes sense to try to work together. Most of the hard work was done by Dinny Hall’s team!HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR THE EVENT?Dinny Hall: By making sure we had enough tasty mince pies and champagne stocked up, and by ensuring the shop looked as festive as can be. Our Upper Street manager contacted our local customers personally to invite them, as well as putting up posters and distributing flyers.Sefton: All the retailers sent out emails to their databases and spread the word as much as possible.We also organised for some special one-off jewellery pieces from Alex Monroe to be available for sale on the night, as well as inviting and speaking to press on behalf of all the retailers.WHAT DID YOU WEAR ON THE EVENING?Dinny Hall: I wore the statement Talitha earrings from my new Talitha Collection, inspired by the fabulous and boho-luxe Talitha Getty.

WERE YOU SUPPORTING ANY LOCAL DESIGNERS?Dinny Hall: I had my gorgeous Spice shoes on and a cashmere top from Sefton, both of whom participated in the shopping evening.WHAT KINDS OF PRODUCTS WERE FOR SALE?Dinny Hall: Everything! We were lucky enough to have the involvement of such a diverse selection of retailers, from fabulous homewares and fashion to jewellery stores.WHAT WERE YOUR BESTSELLERS?Dinny Hall: Our 14 karat gold hearts collection.Sefton: Our own range of cashmere and merino wool accessories for women and men.WITH CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE WAY NOW, WHAT WILL YOU BE STOCKING FOR THE COMING MONTHS?Dinny Hall: We’ll be getting ready for summer with the wonderful turquoise and silver Vermeil Ottoman collection.Sefton: Spring/Summer 2011 is all about

fluoro t-shirts from Acne, cute skirts and dresses by Carven and simple feminine separates from Theory.GOT ANY JANUARY STYLE TIPS?Dinny Hall: Stay wrapped up warm: wear a hat but with big statement earrings and come to our sale!Sefton: Layer up with chunky knits by Acne and invest in versatile denim from J Brand and Citizens of Humanity.Top off with a massive scarf by Sefton!WHAT MAKES ISLINGTON SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO SHOP?Dinny Hall: Independent, diverse designers and boutiques such as Aria and Sefton nestled alongside established retailers such as Jigsaw – as well as fabulous foodie places like Ottolenghi.CAN WE EXPECT THE EVENING TO HAPPEN AGAIN?Dinny Hall: Yes! We hope so; we had such fun and it was a great success. With more time and careful planning we hope to have a bigger, better and more fabulous event next year!

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The standard VW Scirocco is one of the best coupés around, reckons Matthew Carter. So that must mean the Scirocco R is something else again

Current Volkswagen ads are obsessed with value. The learner driver taking her eyesight test is asked to read the price line on a Polo

advert… and the instructor is convinced she’s going blind; the chap putting up a Golf poster looks at the price sticker and just knows it’s a misprint. “Unbelievable value” says the strapline.

Well, the same is happening higher up the range. Yes, I know 28 grand is a heck

of a lot to spend on a car, but when you get something like the latest VW Scirocco R in exchange for your cash, it’s worth every penny.

If the ‘ordinary’ Scirocco is one of the best coupés on the market (and it is), then the R version is the real icing on the cake… even if it is five grand more than the top of the rest of the range.

So what do you get for that extra cash? Is it really such good value? In my book it’s worth it for the engine alone. It’s a

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turbocharged version of VW’s neat little 2.0-litre TSI engine as found in the Golf GTi. Only in the Scirocco R it pumps out a splendid 265 hp – enough to thrust the car to 60 mph from rest in less than 6 seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph.

But it’s about much more than mere straight-line speed against the stopwatch. The Scirocco R is just so damn tractable throughout the rev range. There’s ample power cutting in from around 2,000rpm and going all the way up to its 6,500rpm

SIMPLY THE BEST?

The standard VW Scirocco is one of the best coupés around, reckons Matthew Carter. So that must mean the Scirocco R is something else again

In fact, as a car for everyday, the Scirocco is just about perfect. It’s easy to drive and more than happy trickling along in traffic, but show it the open road and it develops horns.

It looks the part, too. The standard Scirocco is a good looker, but the R adds a dramatic body kit complete with LED running lights at the front, gloss black door mirrors, fancy wheels and other kit to help it really stand out. Looks great in pure white.

And it also gets the R treatment inside with splendid Recaro seats and more gloss black treatment for the flat-bottomed steering wheel and dashboard surround. It’s inevitably a little cramped in the back, but the rear seats – just the two – are fine for short journeys.

Standard equipment includes a touch-screen radio, bi-xenon lights, automatic lights and wipers and a full complement of electronic stability gizmos, but if you want satnav or the wonderful panoramic sunroof or even rear parking sensors (important as visibility out of that tiny rear window isn’t great), you’ll have to pay more.

OK, here’s where my value proposition starts to take a beating. But, you know, I’ll stick by it. Even with £4,000 worth of extra goodies, the Scirocco R offers excellent value alongside something like the Audi TT S or a 3-Series Coupé.

IN BRIEF

CAR: Volkswagen Sirocco RPRICE: £28,505ENGINE: 1984cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrolPOWER: 265 hpDRIVE: Front-wheel drive

red line, meaning it’s the perfect foil for a cross-country dash… and especially so

if matched with VW’s fabulous DSG gearbox.

The standard six-speeder is OK, if a little notchy, but the automated manual DSG, complete with steering wheel paddles, is quite the best gearbox

around… even if it does add a further

£1,500 to the bill. The engine makes just the right amount of noise, too – not too much for it to get tiring, not too little to dull the excitement.

Together, engine and gearbox make a pretty devastating combination. But it just gets better when the chassis is added into the equation. The car sits lower and wider than the standard offering, thanks to different wheels and springs.

And the result? It simply feels planted. Unlike the Golf R, which has a four-wheel drive chassis, the Scirocco is a front-driver, yet thanks to the addition of a clever electronic differential, the front wheels don’t spin all that power away.

The ride, too, is exceptional for a hot hatch-cum-coupé. The R has VW’s Adaptive Chassis Control technology as standard. This provides a choice of three modes (Comfort, Normal and Sport), which alter the damping, steering map and throttle response.

In 99 times out of 100, you’d stick one of these systems in Normal and leave it there, Comfort being too soft and Sport too harsh, albeit perfect for a spot of track day use. This time, however, Sport works pretty well on the open road. Yes, ride quality does deteriorate, but not to the point of serious discomfort – it’s perfect for a burst of fun on a suitable switchback road.

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THE LONDON ART FAIR

Thankfully, one of the highlights of the art calendar, the momentous London Art Fair, comes early in the year. Spread

across seven days, 23,000 visitors will get the chance to see collections from over 100 galleries that represent 1000 artists and photographers. An array of cross medium works including paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, videos, and editioned prints and multiples will be available to both view and buy. We managed to catch up with the fair’s director, Jonathan Burton, just before the 23rd fair opened its doors.

The magnitude of the London Art Fair means it requires meticulous planning, with preparations usually beginning in March. Jonathan identifies his main priority to be ensuring that the “fair stays fresh, and that requires much thought, tact and occasionally perseverance.” Due to the sheer scale of the fair it is easy to think there is a

somewhat slap-dash approach but it is painstakingly planned thoughtout, right down to the very last minor detail. Priority, however, is always be given to the art on display with Jonathan proudly stating that “our starting point is always quality rather than the medium.” It is on this sound foundation that The London

Art Fair has built so much momentum, and what continues to make it such an exciting and valued event.

Another key aim of The London Art Fair is to reflect the ever-changing London gallery scene and for this reason there are new galleries exhibiting each year. The fair succeeds in being a true microcosm of the London art scene, encompassing both it’s variety and excellence, showcasing works from both edgy, contemporary East End galleries and major British art galleries from the West End. The main gallery, where leading galleries like The Fine Art Society are exhibiting, will be displaying works by modern British art institutions such as LS Lowry, Terry Frost, Patrick Heron, Frank Auerbach and Leon Kossoff.

Away from this main space are two curated sections that will be showcasing the work of rising artists and photographers giving them exposure and the opportunity to network. The Art Projects features solo

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shows, curated group displays and large scale installations of up and coming artists. Jonathan was keen to elaborate on the mutual benefits of supporting emerging talent, “It is essential for younger galleries to develop a strong collector base in London to ensure their commercial future. Our Art Projects section offers somewhere to develop new relationships. We in turn benefit from exciting new work and their spirit of risk-taking.” Current issues are being explored in a variety of different ways, with Jonathan noting that the “the financial crisis and issues of individual and national identity are very apparent with work that is political, provocative and playful in equal measure.” The London Art Fair is certainly confirmation that the art scene is in robust health.

Project 50, meanwhile, is The London Art Fair’s showcase for contemporary photography and there have been

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some particularly strong entries this year. Antti Laitinen’s truly captivating landscape photography serves as a reminder that there is nothing more spectacular than the natural world. Whilst Tracey Snelling’s brilliantly unsettling ‘Woman on the Run’ series alludes to the eeriness of Edward Hopper’s paintings and has the same bite as a film noir. Like the fair as a whole, the mix of styles, genres, techniques and skill on display is staggering.

The fair is as much about getting the public to debate about art as well with a range of engaging talks planned. Of particular interest is Image Fatigue: Can photographs still be a catalyst for positive social change in a world saturated with images? You can also pick up pointers from The Contemporary Art Society on building up your art collection at home, whilst the future of Modern British Art will also be up for discussion. With so much scope, The London Art Fair is as

much for serious collectors as it is for the general public and art aficionados. And whilst the exhibitors may change year on year, what remains constant is the fair’s friendly and welcoming environment which keeps buyers and viewers coming back in their droves.

There can be few better tributes to London’s thriving art scene than the London Art Fair. So what does Jonathan believe is the secret to the fair’s continued success? “We try to be responsive to our visitors’ interests and taste – but also challenge and stimulate.” Judging by the work on show this year, The London Art Fair 2011 looks set to be another mission accomplished.

“WE TRY TO BE RESPONSIVE TO OUR VISITORS’ INTERESTS AND TASTE – BUT ALSO CHALLENGE AND STIMULATE.”

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WEB’S TOP 10

RICH LIST 2010In the early 2000’s, the web was host to thousands of get-rich-quick ideas. Some made it through – others failed and left some very unhappy investors. Today’s winners, however have cemented themselves not only in the web’s rich list, but the world’s rich list too. While the economic downturn saw huge shifts in value and positions for some people, recent stability has meant some famous faces return to the list. And here they are:

1. LARRY PAGE (37) AND SERGEY BRIN (36) Co-founders of Google in the late 1990s, made it to billionaires (on paper) within 5 years. It all started in a university dorm room at Stanford University and has quickly meant their worth is over £11.3 billion each.2. JEFF BEZOS, 46 “Who?”, I hear you ask. I’ll bet many of your hard earned cash has reached his pocket. Jeff founded Amazon from a Seattle garage. Over Christmas, Amazon shipped over 2 million parcels a day and continues to grow Mr. Bezos’ £7.9 billion net worth.3. ERIC SCHMIDT, 54 Another Googler, although not founder, heads up the company’s board as CEO. Formerly from Apple, Eric joined Google in 2001, and is now worth £4 billion.

4. MASAYOSHI SON, 52 A Japanese businessman, currently runs Internet and telecom firm, Softbank. A rather unknown player, but equally formidable. Worth £3.8 billion. 5. PIERRE OMIDYAR, 42 One of the success stories (and survivors) of the early web, Pierre launched well known online auction site, eBay. Over the past 15 years, this has helped Pierre to be worth over £3.3 billion.6. HIROSHI MIKITANI, 45 Japan’s biggest online shopping mall, Rakuten, is run by this man. In June 2004 it was

the second ranking site in Japan, as measured by unique audience, with only Yahoo! having more monthly visits. Hiroshi’s worth is £3.1 billion.7. CHARLES SCHWAB, 72 Owner and founder of Schwab Corporation, which makes investing more accessible using the web. Worth £3 billion, Charles started out in the early 1960’s,

but it was the web that helped him become Forbes 50th richest person in the US.8. MARK ZUCKERBERG, 25 The youngest on the list, and well known for founding Facebook in 2004 while at Harvard. Contraversially beating other (once popular) social networking websites, Zuckerberg’s net worth currently stands at £2.5 billion. 9. MA HUATENG, 38 China’s biggest Internet portal, Tencent, is managed by Huateng. Currently worth £2.3 billion, this is one worth watching.10. ROBIN LI, 41 In the US and the UK, we have Google. In China, they have Baidu, which was co-founded by Li. Li’s currently worth £2.2 billion.

Iain Scott is managing director of Islington based web design agency, Base Creative. Iain’s role is helping businesses make more of their online marketing.

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1 hamptons87 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NPTel: 020 7359 5675www.hamptons.co.uk

2 Chesterton humberts327-329 Upper Street, Islington, N1 2XQT: 020 7359 9777www.chestertonhumberts.com

3 WinkWorth 65 Upper Street Islington N1 0NYTel: 020 7354 2480www.winkworth.co.uk

4 hugh grover assoCiates325 Upper Street N1 2XQTel: 020 7226 1010www.hughgrover.co.uk

5 Currell resiDential321 Upper Street N1 2XQTel: 020 7226 4200www.currell.com

6 next move 320 Upper Street N1 2XQTel: 020 7226 5050www.nextmove.com

stirling aCkroyDClerkenwell Branch - 020 7405 1288 Shoreditch Branch - 020 7749 3838www.stirlingackroyd.com

FeliCity J lorD67-71 Goswell Road EC1V 7EPTel: 0207 251 9449 www.fjlord.co.uk

briDge 98a Curtain Rd, Shoreditch EC2A 3AA Tel: 020 7749 1400www.bridge.co.uk

10 bairstoW eves108-109 Upper Street N1 1QNTel: 020 7267 2704www.bairstoweves.co.uk

9 Where nextLeroy House, Unit 3Q, 436 Essex Road, N1 3QPTel: 020 3176 4150 www.wherenextislington.co.uk

7 next move 63 - 65 Stoke Newington Church Street Stoke Newington N16 0ARTel: 020 7254 9709www.nextmove.com

8 thomson Currie 313 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7354 5224 www.thomsoncurrie.co.uk


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SOUTHGATE ROAD, N1 £450,000Situated on a peaceful residential road, this elegant two bedroomed lower and raised ground floor maisonette enjoys exceptionally well presented interiors with stylish décor and a delightful rear garden.The property comprises bright and airy reception room, modern kitchen with room to dine, two equally-sized bedrooms, contemporary bathroom, guest cloakroom and private rear garden.

CALDY WALK, N1 £370,000Generously arranged over three floors, this well presented three bedroomed house offers a great location in the heart of Canonbury. The property comprises spacious living room, bright kitchen with dining area, three bedrooms, bathroom, guest cloakroom and patio which is ideal for dining al fresco. Perfectly located, the property is well facilitated by the trendy amenities of Upper Street and Essex Road.

TIBBERTON SQUARE, N1 £385,000A beautifully presented two bedroom conversion in this Grade II listed Georgian building, situated in this popular square location, being within easy access of the Angel, Highbury & Islington Station and Upper street with its array of vibrant bars & restaurants. The property has been maintained to a high standard by the current owner and an internal inspection is recommended to be fully appreciated. www.tibbertonsquareapartment.co.uk

UPPER GULLAND WALK, N1 £225,000One bedroom duplex apartment located just off Essex Road in Islington N1. The property comprises spacious reception room, with a separate kitchen, white three piece bathroom suite, one double bedroom on the upper level and excellent storage throughout. The property would ideally benefit from some cosmetic work offered on a leasehold basis. (535 SQ.FT, 49.7 SQ.M).

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KINGSLAND ROAD, E2 £595 PW Fantastic Value Penthouse apartment (with Lift) in the Heart of shoreditch. spacious Living room with Floor to Ceiling Windows, Hard Wood Flooring throughout for easy Keep. ample room for dining and entertaining.Leading on to Private roof terrace to relax and unwind.Modern open-Plan Kitchen With integrated appliances.two double Bedrooms,two Luxury Bathrooms, Video entry Phone, Gas Central Heating.

ST PETER’S STREET, N1 £300 PWexceptionally well presented, this bright and airy one bedroomed 1st floor flat is ideally located within a delightful area.the property comprises generous l-shaped reception room with smart kitchen, master bedroom and contemporary bathroom. st Peter’s street is a quiet residential address only moments away from upper street and angel station.

HACKNEY ROAD, E2 £450 PWa two double bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment located in shoreditch. situated at the top of Hackney road where it meets shoreditch High street, very short walk to spitalfields market, Columbia road and Liverpool street station. Fantastic specification throughout, wooden flooring, luxury fitted kitchen and bathroom suites, available furnished.

OCKENDON ROAD, N1 £260 PWthis large flat has a large double room with double sash windows, kitchen/diner is the same size as the bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet. this lovely flat is furnished and will be available immediately. the flat is located in one of islington’s tree lined roads a few minutes from the 73,38,171 bus routes etc.

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