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Legendary London Photographer Brian Duffy Exhibits in Mayfair

Brian Duffy, one of the most dynamic and inventive photographers of the 1960s, made up 'The Black Trinity' with friendly rivals Terence Donovan and David Bailey. This trio were amongst a group who kept bumping into each other at the same clubs in London 's West End districts of Soho and Mayfair - a heady mix of actors, pop stars and "jelly men", criminals who used gelignite to blow safes. It didn't seem strange that photographers like Bailey and Duffy could take pictures of the Beatles and the Krays. They snapped the celebrities of the day - pop stars, actresses and models . The Lennons, the Caines, and the Twiggys were captured in black and white, frozen for posterity in prints. After more than a twenty years at the cutting edge of photography, Duffy vanished from the London scene as rumours spread that he had burned his negatives. Legendary London Photographer Brian Duffy Captured David Bowie Ever the anarchist, Duffy had indeed begun this destruct...

Former Dr Who Star Barrowman To Star In Musical

Doctor Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman has stepped into the role of Albin in the musical La Cage Aux Folles. Internet chat forums, meanwhile, have been saying the actor is "too handsome" to play the part in the hit show at London's Playhouse Theatre . Barrowman remains unpeturbed and is apparently more concerned about the tights he'll have to wear...

Why London Weekends Are The Best

Anyone who is in London over the weekend should not miss the gig on Sunday night by the show-stealing Florence and the Machine at London's Shepherds Bush Empire . From this Sunday 27 - Tuesday 29 September, Florence will be proving why her voice is worth remembering. But if post-punk anarchy is more your musical taste, Gang of Four will be at the London Forum this Saturday.

London's Royal Academy of Arts Exhibition

Anish Kapoor's long-awaited art exhibition opens on Saturday at London’s Royal Academy of Arts . This is the first time the Royal Academy’s Main Galleries have been taken over by a living artist, and Kapoor has made good use of the space. On arrival you’ll see the impressive Tall Tree and the Eye sculpture in the Royal Academy’s courtyard, a 15-metre high tower of shiny stainless steel balls. Anish Kapoor is at the Royal Academy of Arts from 26 September to 11 December.

Piccadilly Guesthouse - Best Guesthouse Accommodation

The Piccadilly Guesthouse is a new, modern, penthouse-style guest house, providing comfortable accommodation in the centre of London. It offers a low cost, safe and convenient place for women to stay when visiting London England. Based on the 5th and 6th floor of a modern block on historic Jermyn Street , it is moments from top London attractions, including the West End Theatreland, Piccadilly Circus , Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Oxford Street . Easily accessible via Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Leicester Square underground tube stations, and just 15 minutes from Waterloo, the Piccadilly Guest House should be your first choice when planning a trip to London.

Tate Gallery Defies Recession

The Tate Galley is defying the current recession thanks to an astonishing series of gifts and bequests, it was revealed today. The Gallery acquired almost £100 million of new art in the past year. This figure includes £64 million of gifts from artists and collectors, as well as bequests. Among the gifts was the Artist Rooms collection, given jointly to the Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland by London dealer Anthony d'Offay.

Vogue.com Fashion Night Out

This Thursday, Vogue.com's Fashion Night Out will be partnering with designers, department stores, and boutiques in the West End of London to create an evening to remember. Vogue editors, models , celebrities, and retailers will gather to celebrate the fashion industry and to raise shopping morale as they take part in the special events . It is a far-reaching project intended to emphasise the creativity, pleasure and joy that fashion offers. It will also be raising money for the homeless persons' charity Crisis through sales of a limited-edition T-shirt.