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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Fall foliage, beautiful old country houses, windmills and wildlife within an hour or two of the city.
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The no-stress option for taking in the city's aesthetics and most famous views.
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Getting your five-a-day portion of fresh fruit and veg couldn't be easier or cheaper
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Musicals, fringe theatre, free dance lessons and more!
World Naked Bike Ride, boozy nights, vintage shopping and more this weekend!
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MCM Comic Con, food festivals and art exhibitions and more this weekend!
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How do you make a cheap dinner even cheaper in London? By adding three magic words: Bring Your Own. This refers to drinks—also known as BYOB—but the former is more welcoming to those who don’t want booze. There are a couple of things to note: …