July at a glance
THE are celebrating the season’s 125th birthday over the airwaves. Tune in to BBC Radio 3 from July 17 and BBC Four from July 19 for). London’s smaller, commercial galleries are now open. Make an appointment to view the on Grafton Street, W1 (www. ) or head to on Grosvenor Hill, W1, and Britannia Street, WC1, where appointments are recommended, but not essential (). Bored of wearing loungewear? Then head to the flagship store on Oxford Street, W1. It’s offering personal after-hours shopping trips, online beauty appointments and entertainment for people queuing outside (). If you’d rather play it safe in the great outdoors, myriad open markets have resumed trading. Combine a trip to the food stalls at (there’s a one-way system in place) with a walk along the canal ( stock up on some of your five a day from Ted’s Veg and Greener Greens, at Clapham’s , SW4 (). July might be your last chance to explore in relative peace and quiet. , the gates outside , and all feel very different without the throng of tourists. At the latter, check out the original 3rd-century Roman Wall on Cooper’s Row, EC3. Finally, pay a visit to and show the flock of resident pelicans some love.
