Classic Cafes Website

A wonderful evocation of the classic London Cafe!

http://www.classiccafes.co.uk/
"Often dismissed as 'greasy spoons', Classic Cafes are actually little gems of British vernacular high street design. This site celebrates their ambience and architecture with over 130 vintage London Formica caffs (and many others around Britain) reviewed, revealed & reappraised."

London's 'Olympic Park' - an audio walk with Iain Sinclair

The transformation of London's east end ahead of the 2012 Olympics is well underway. But construction of a sparkling new stadium and Olympic park - as depicted in artist impressions - has only just begun.
Radio 4's Today programme asked author and local resident Iain Sinclair to tour the area. He explains why he is sceptical about the benefits the London games will bring:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7524000/7524163.stm

London's Olympic Park – a future ruin? - Iain Sinclair

Three years ago – with the Beijing Olympics about to start – Evan Davis went for a walk around the 2012 Olympic site with author Iain Sinclair, who was apprehensive and sceptical about the London project.
Now – with the games just a year away – the presenter of BBC Radio 4′s Today programme returned to east London for another stroll to see if Iain Sinclair had changed his opinion about the grandest of Grand Projects. They started in nearby Victoria Park.
Link to the slideshow with audio
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14201879