Pretty Little London

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A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique sites in London, from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram account @prettylittlelondon.

Inviting you on a stunning visual tour of the city, your guides Sara and Andrea present the most Insta-worthy destinations in the capital.
 
With everything from cafes and restaurants to galleries, parks and hotels, Pretty Little London introduces more than 100 perfect places to explore all year round.
 
The authors also share advice drawn from their experience on the platform, from using the right equipment to photograph these stunning ​locations, to how to build followings and understand trends and algorithms.
 
Whether you’re looking for a picturesque wisteria-filled stroll, a romantic rooftop bar for a cocktail, an inspiring museum, or a magical day of Christmas lights and festivities – Pretty Little London has a whole host of offerings.
 
There are even a few day trips outside of London for those much-needed weekend getaways.

Filled with enviable photography, beautiful maps, Instagram advice and insider tips – this book will inspire you to discover parts of the city you’ve never seen before. Sara Santini and Andrea Di Filippo are the co-founders and editors of the acclaimed Instagram accounts @prettylittlelondon, @prettylittletrips and @prettylittleparis. Originally from Italy, Sara and Andrea have been calling London their home for more than seven years. Now photographers, social media content creators and digital entrepreneurs, their work has been published by Harper’s Bazaar, Evening Standard, Time Out London and many more. 

Pretty Little London was born in November 2015, when Sara and Andrea decided to start exploring hidden gems and unseen parts of the city. With the aim of inspiring Londoners to get out of their comfort zone and wander, the account has grown exponentially, with more than 700k followers worldwide.

 Pretty Little London was born in November 2015, when Italian students Andrea and Sarah decided to start exploring the hidden gems and unseen parts of the city. With the aim of inspiring Londoners to get out of their comfort zone and wander, the account has grown exponentially, with over 500k followers worldwide. Contents
 
Introduction
Instagram tips
A guide to taking photos
 
Spring

1. Connaught village 
2. Afternoon tea at The Kensington
3. Serata Hall
4. A Day in Notting Hill 
5. Ye Old Mitre
6. The Ivy Asia, St Paul’s
7. Mudchute Park & Farm
8. The Florist
9. White Mulberries
10. Wisteria Hunting
11. Coals Drop Yard 
12. Exmouth Market 
13. A day trip to Cambridge 
14. Bermondsey Street 
15. Paddington Central 
16. The Modern Pantry
17. A picnic in Regent’s Park
18. Royal Opera House
19. 11 Cadogan Gardens
20. A day in Greenwich
21. Belgravia in Bloom
22. Word on the Water
23. Artist Residence London
24. Mercato Metropolitano 

Summer

1. Strawberry Hill House & Garden
2. A day in Richmond
3. Broadway Market
4. Gunnersbury Park
5. Spencer House
6. Maltby Street Market
7. Borough Market
8. The Albion
9. The Hero of Maida
10. A Walk on the Regent’s Canal
11. The View from Primrose Hill
12. Afternoon Tea at Shakespeare’s Globe
13. Tate Modern
14. Bar Douro
15. The Terrace at the Rosewood Hotel
16. A Day Trip to Mayfield Lavender Farm
17. Broadgate Circle
18. Belmond Cadogan Hotel
19. Mondrian Shoreditch
20. Drinks at the Madison
21. Seabird at The Hoxton Hotel
22. A Day in Chiswick
23. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
24. The Rooftop at The Berkeley

Autumn

1. Richmond Park
2. Portobello Road Market
3. Electric Cinema
4. Camden Market
5. A Literary Tour of London
6. Holmes Hotel
7. The Holly Bush
8. Kyoto Gardens
9. Casanova & Daughters
10. Fabrique Bakery
11. A Stroll in Hampstead
12. Host Café
13. Moncks
14. The Savoy Hotel
15. Stables Bar at the Milestone Hotel
16. Henrietta Bistro
17. A Foodie Day in St James’s
18. Pumpkin Picking Patch Wimbledon
19. Ella Canta
20. Camden Passage
21. The Humble Grape
22. Marylebone Village
23. A Day Trip to the Cotswolds
24. The Franklin
25. Hide

Winter

1. Covent Garden
2. Liberty London
3. Christmas Decorations in Mayfair
4. Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum
5. Fortnum & Mason
6. Berry Bros. & Rudd
7. Searcys at the Gherkin
8. Christmas Afternoon Tea at Claridge’s
9. The Royal Exchange
10. Brasserie Zédel
11. Leadenhall Market
12. Hotel Café Royal
13. A Day Trip to York
14. Treehouse Hotel
15. Momo
16. Pollock’s Toy Museum
17. Arros QD
18. Chinatown
19. Sette
20. Angel Comedy Club
21. Valentine’s Day
22. Attendant Fitzrovia
23. Cahoots London
24. Maison Assouline
25. Mercato Mayfair 

Index
Acknowledgements
 

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