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NEWS ATTRACTIONS HIGHLIGHTS LONDON LIFE FIT FOR A KING A pair of leading ladies This year marks 500 years since Henry
VIII was crowned king. To commemorate
the famous Tudor who lived and died in
London, you can attend one of the many
special events happening all over the
capital — some of which are free. Visit
the National Portrait Gallery, where you
can see an unusual display of printed
images (until 12 July). Alternatively,
head to Greenwich on 13-14 June to
enjoy a weekend of Tudor festivities An exhibition of the Sam Shaw Collection pays homage to two of Hollywood’s most famous leading ladies: Marilyn Monroe (pictured) and Audrey Hepburn. With a reputation as one of Hollywood’s greatest photographers, the late Sam Shaw was known for his iconic works, including the famous Marilyn over the Subway grate shot. Shaw was also known for capturing the spirit of his female subjects — he liked to work without poses, make-up and glitz, and encouraged them to have fun and improvise. On display until 26 July, Proud Central showcases a collection of the 20th century’s foremost female icons, with famous shots of the starlets alongside a selection of photos that have never been seen before. The free exhibition has been especially put together for the venue and is not to be missed. Visitors can view the colletion from
Monday to Saturday between 11am
and 7pm and on Sundays between MARKETWATCH... Borough Market Food, glorious food — there’s nothing like the tastes and smells of Borough Market. Known in its heyday as ‘London’s Larder’, when the capital relied on Borough Market for its essential supplies, this is London’s oldest food market and possibly one of the capital’s most popular. Today it’s famed for its organic meat, cheese, fruit and patisserie, with wholesale trade nightly from 2am-8am, except Saturday. The market is a tourist attraction on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (the best and busiest day) when visitors can stroll around the stalls, sample delicious food and stock up on everything from great British pork pies to smelly French cheeses. The market attracts celebrity chefs
who conduct gastro tours. Produce
can be a bit pricey though, so aim to
get there near closing time to pick up a
bargain or two. W2L SUMMER 2009 9 WORDS: SAM LEWIS. IMAGES: BRITAINOVIEW; SAM SHAW |