Beige in Chancery Lane
1 March 2010 |
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If you are making a trip to our new Chancery Lane shop, why not make a day of it and spend some time exploring parts of historical London you may not have seen before? Or treat yourself to a luxury pampering session, new hair cut or just sample some of the delicious things to eat and drink around the area.
Chancery Lane (central line)
station is the nearest station. Alight here and you will find yourself in
High Holborn looking at the stunning Tudor fascia of Staple Inn. Built in
1585 and amazingly unaffected by the Great Fire of London this fascinating
building was originally built as a wool staple where wool was weighed and
taxed. Although extensively damaged in World War Two it has since been
carefully restored. Staple Inn was once part of Grays Inn and is now the
only remaining Inn of Chancery. It is in the most part used as the London
home of the Institute of Actuaries.
At the front of the building is Shervingtons Ye Olde Tobacco Shop - one of the oldest tobacco shops in London, selling cigars and pipe tobacco to the connoisseur. Take the passageway at the side of the building called Staple Inn Buildings, this will give you a look at the beautiful gardens at the rear. Follow this pedestrian passage and turn right into Southampton Buildings. Ahead you will see the entrance to the London Silver Vaults.
Another twenty metres will take you to Chancery Lane, turn left and you will find us at the corner of Chancery Lane and Chichester Rents. A welcoming coffee or glass of chilled wine will be waiting for you whilst you browse through our collection of beautifully selected plus size fashion (size 14 to 24) complimented by our stunning accessories. Here you will find Marina Rinaldi, Persona, Elena Miro, Anna Scholz, NYDJ Jeans (AKA Tummy Tuck Jean) and many, many more. Our branches in Temple Fortune (NW11) and Marylebone (W1) offer sizes 16 to 30.
With your glossy pink “Beige”
carrier bag over your shoulder drink in a little more of the local culture:
At the end of Chichester Rents you’ll find an almost secret passage - Star
Yard which leads you into New Square part of Lincolns Inn, spend a tranquil
moment
taking in the beauty of the buildings surrounding this square.
Then pass through the gated
portal to Lincolns Inn Fields. This is the largest public square in London said to be
the inspiration for Central Park in New York. Take your time to enjoy the
greenness of this picturesque spot. Perhaps spend some time strolling
around the magnificent Sir John Soanes museum: Take a different route and you could cross Chancery Lane, following the cobbled Dickensian side streets, you will find yourself at Number 17 Gough Square... the home of Dr. Johnson (open week days until 5.30pm) It is well worth a visit. Just 50 meters away Fleet Street beckons. Once the home of the British Press where London’s first newspaper "The Daily Courant" was published in 1702 from the premises above The White Hart Inn
It’s hard not to miss the
imposing Victorian gothic architecture of The Royal Courts of Justice.
Officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1882 explore this magnificent
building on your own or pre-book a guided tour (by email at:
rcjtours@talktalk.net).
If your boots are still made for walking, it would be a shame to leave without a visit to Temple Bar, Temple Church and The Knights Templar Church. And if its Christmas...While we are mentioning boots (but only from November to January) you can put on your skates and glide across the ice in the magical setting of Somerset House. However if you are not feeling so brave, just sit by the giant Tiffany Christmas tree with a hot chocolate and watch the fun!
For a warmer option indulge yourself with a spa treatment at The Chancery Court Hotel in High Holborn or the fabulous One Aldwych.
Why not follow your treatment with an English cream tea in the ageless setting of The Palm Court at the Waldorf Hilton?
For a more casual nibble stop off at Konditor & Cook for some “ Wacky Cakes & Kooky Cookies” . Finish off your new look with a haircut at either Brooks and Brooks www.brooksandbrooks.co.uk or The Aveda Institute on High Holborn, both are great places to “head” for Aveda.
More local shopping can be done at French’s Dairy, Ede & Ravenscroft, Roderick Charles, Church’s Shoes, Thomas Pink, T M Lewin and Links of London. Shopped out, pampered and preened it must be cocktail time ! Try the fabulous bar at One Aldwych. Dining there pre-theatre is often a good bargain.
Other dining options include The Terrace (inside Lincolns Inn Fields), The Gaucho Grill, Chez Gerard, The Chancery www.thechancery.co.uk or perhaps something completely different Vanilla and Black for gourmet vegetarians. 300,000 people visit The City everyday we do hope you will be one of them! See you soon.
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An
Aladdin’s cave of fine silver shops. Opened as a depository for the wealthy
to safely store their valuables it has since become a magnet for silver
collectors from all over the world:
You may even catch a glimpse of
the ghost of Sweeney Todd the demon barber of Fleet Street...although police
records show no reference to this possibly fictitious Victorian serial
killer.
