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In the Thread: Kitties go to London

Post Subject: London pleasuresPosted by de charlus on: 8/6/2013

With the proms one has to simply select judiciously, something of which you're more than capable. It is billed as a celebration of popular classics, but within the tourist stuff can be found gems. In Edinburgh they take greater advantage of the wonderful acoustics of their ancient churches, and thus, it's one of few places on earth where Renaissance and baroque music is more than a curio or hors d'ouvre. The Bruckner you have planned should be very interesting, but the sublimity of London is not purely found in its artistic scene; as a whole, the wonderful Georgian architecture, the palpable sense of history and the sheer quality of everything - when one knows where to look - forms a holistic aggregation of tradition and excellence. As a gentleman, you should certainly take a few hours to immerse yourself in St. James'; everything from epiphanal cocktails, the great and ancient wine merchants, Lobb shoes, the wonderful tobacconists we've been discussing and traditional barbers may all be found here - your testosterone will thank you.
As for Hi-Fi, a few recommendations would be; Walrus Audio, Riverside Hi-Fi, The Listening Rooms, Audio Lounge and Classic Hi-Fi in Finsbury Park for all things valve, horn and analogue.

de Charlus

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