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Natural History Museum London Guide: Dinosaurs, Blue Whales, and Architectural Wonders

2025年12月4日 by CityNomix

Huge blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling in the Hintze Hall of the Natural History Museum in London, with visitors walking below

London’s weather is notoriously fickle. One moment it’s sunny, the next, heavy clouds roll in. But there’s a place in South Kensington that turns even the gloomiest weather into a dramatic backdrop: the Natural History Museum London.After being moved by the handwritten lyrics of the Beatles at the British Library (read about that visit here: Continue reading “Natural History Museum London Guide: Dinosaurs, Blue Whales, and Architectural Wonders”

The British Library & The Beatles: Finding Lennon and McCartney’s Handwritten Lyrics in London

2025年12月1日 by CityNomix

Signage for the Sir John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library hanging above a hallway entrance inside the library

Hello, this is CityNomix. After enjoying a delightful breakfast at “Booking Office 1869,” feeling both satisfied and energized, I set off for my next destination in London. My theme for this trip is “Walk, Shoot, Write.” However, at the place I’m heading to now, I’ll be touching upon the very origins of “writing”—specifically, the raw Continue reading “The British Library & The Beatles: Finding Lennon and McCartney’s Handwritten Lyrics in London”

Booking Office 1869 Breakfast Review: Dining Under the St Pancras Sky

2025年11月30日 by CityNomix

Close-up of cut Eggs Benedict on a white plate, with runny orange yolk flowing from the poached egg, topped with hollandaise sauce and black pepper.

There is something magical about waking up in London, especially when you are staying at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Following a fantastic dinner last night at the hotel’s main dining venue, Booking Office 1869 (where I enjoyed some incredible beers and oysters—read the full dinner review here), I knew exactly where I wanted to Continue reading “Booking Office 1869 Breakfast Review: Dining Under the St Pancras Sky”

Booking Office 1869 Dinner Review: A Walk-In Feast at St Pancras London

2025年11月29日 by CityNomix

Smash burger topped with a large pickle and bacon, served with french fries in a metal cup

When the clock strikes 5 PM in London, the city quickly sinks into a deep ultramarine blue.The wind whipping against the cobblestones signals that it’s time to turn up your collar. I’m CityNomix. Today was a marathon.I started by heading out to the seaside town of Margate in Kent to dig for some rare Stussy Continue reading “Booking Office 1869 Dinner Review: A Walk-In Feast at St Pancras London”

Your Ultimate Guide to Boots UK: The Best Affordable Skincare & Souvenirs in London

2025年11月27日 by CityNomix

The Blue Glow on a London Evening Dusk settled over St. Pancras Station. The grand, stone facade cast long shadows, and a crisp chill in the air hinted at the coming winter. I was fresh from a successful trip to Marks & Spencer, my bag filled with delightful food souvenirs. But my mission, as CityNomix, Continue reading “Your Ultimate Guide to Boots UK: The Best Affordable Skincare & Souvenirs in London”

The Ultimate Guide to Marks & Spencer: Finding the Best Food Souvenirs in London

2025年11月27日 by CityNomix

Eight packs of M&S All Butter Scottish Shortbread Fingers arranged in two columns, featuring a stag illustration on the packaging.

What is Marks & Spencer? A Pillar of British Life Stepping away from the vibrant energy of Soho, with a freshly acquired record from Phonica Records in hand, I set my course for a different kind of cultural institution. My destination was Marks & Spencer, affectionately known to all in the UK as M&S. Since Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Marks & Spencer: Finding the Best Food Souvenirs in London”

A Night at Phonica Records: Crate Digging for Arctic Monkeys in Soho, London

2025年11月27日 by CityNomix

The Arctic Monkeys EP record 'Who the F**k Are Arctic Monkeys?' being held in a record store. The cover art features the title written on a blackboard as if with chalk.

From Soho’s Buzz to the Doors of Phonica Records The electric energy of a Friday evening was just beginning to settle over Soho. I had just left Rough Trade Vintage, a rare Jimi Hendrix first press tucked under my arm, and my feet carried me through the bustling London streets. It was just after 6 Continue reading “A Night at Phonica Records: Crate Digging for Arctic Monkeys in Soho, London”

My Epic Find at Rough Trade Vintage Soho: A Jimi Hendrix First Pressing

2025年11月25日 by CityNomix

A person holding the Jimi Hendrix album 'Hendrix In The West' in a record store. The cover features a photo of him singing passionately while wearing a blue jacket.

The Hunt Begins: A Record Collector’s Night in Soho As dusk settles over London’s Soho, the district transforms. The daytime bustle gives way to the electric hum of neon signs, and for a music lover like me, CityNomix, the real adventure begins. My record-digging pilgrimage, which already led me through the hallowed aisles of Sister Continue reading “My Epic Find at Rough Trade Vintage Soho: A Jimi Hendrix First Pressing”

Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho

2025年11月24日 by CityNomix

A signed, limited edition 7-inch record by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, displayed in a record store rack with a £500 price tag.

November 24, 2025. The historic Oasis reunion world tour, which swept the globe into a frenzy of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll euphoria, finally concluded last night. As the London music scene—and indeed the world—nurses a collective post-tour hangover, I find myself thinking back to a chilly evening earlier this month in Soho. I’m CityNomix. Continue reading “Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho”

oasis Pilgrimage in London: Vinyl Hunting at Sister Ray on Berwick Street

2025年11月24日2025年11月23日 by CityNomix

Vinyl records of Noel Gallagher's album 'Council Skies' and Liam Gallagher's album 'MTV Unplugged' side by side in a record store rack.

Standing on Berwick Street: The Original Oasis Landscape Leaving Adidas, I navigate the maze-like alleyways of Soho. The wind is cold against my cheeks, but strangely, I don’t feel the chill. Instead, I feel my body temperature rising with anticipation for where I am heading.I turn a corner, and a familiar street stretches out before Continue reading “oasis Pilgrimage in London: Vinyl Hunting at Sister Ray on Berwick Street”