A Cheapo's guide to London
Becky is a writer, music obsessive, film geek and confirmed north Londoner. She loves a bargain, leafing through charity shops, wandering in London’s parks, finding cheap vinyl, going to independent cinemas and looking over the city from Alexandra Palace.
She is a freelance copywriter and scriptwriter and member of the the Kaylosia comedy collective, with whom she wrote and directed directed her first short film Double Word Score. She also co-edits the music blog Kid Vinyl and has written about film for The Cocktail Hour.
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A new year means fresh pop-ups will be rolling into London.
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See off 2019 without that financial hangover on January 1st.
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Greenwich is a scenic, historic part of south-east London, popular with tourists and Londoners alike.
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Getting paid to eat snacks and give your opinion? Here's why you should consider joining a focus group:
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