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year old stuffed walrus. The
Horniman Museum
is free, and has been since 1901.
100
London Rd, Forest Hill.
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Soak up the cosmopolitan influences of
Lambeth
, an inimitable borough with
some of the city's finest street food. Caribbean influences are the strongest, although that
mingles with Malaysian, Persian, and a hotpotch from around the world.
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Brixton's transformation from derelict to cool has only taken a few years and ex-
ploring the ebullient atmosphere down
Coldharbour Lane
is a great introduction to South
London. On Thursday evenings,
Brixton Village
(
Granvilla Arcade)
comes alive with live
music, cute food stalls, and free workshops. If you're into art house movies then check out
the wonderfully old-school
Ritzy Cinema Brixton
(Coldharbour Lane).
Where to eat
This part of the city is cheap and eclectic. Here are a few ideas:
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- Part of London's growing number of community cafes,
Bonnington Cafe
offers vegan and vegetarian meals concocted by a diverse mix of locals. It's
just £8 for a main and you can bring your own booze.
11 Vauxhall Grove.
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££ - Brixton Village Market
is gradually becoming one of London's best
displays of multicultural cuisine. It's where Caribbean and international fla-
vors are honed to discerning tastes, with
Etta's Seafood Kitchen
being the
widely regarded current champion.
Coldharbour Lane.
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- If you're short on cash then try the all you can eat toast offer at
Breads
Etcetera
, a neighborhood cafe in funky Clapham.
127 Clapham High Street
.
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London Particular 's
food epitomizes its home in Deptford; classic-
ally English yet intwined with a modern twist.
Across from New Cross Sta-
tion.
Where to drink and party
This is the quirky and alternative side of London's nightlife. Remember that the Under-
ground stops running at 11pm so you may have to stay out until sunrise to get home.