November 30th, 2009 by eShop600

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Local Information for Woking 

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Woking is a large town with borough status in the County of Surrey. The history of Woking dates back to AD673 when it was a settlement of a Wessex tribe, followers of Wocca. The town has been known under various different names over the ages. Woking has excellent rail links and has now become a popular commuter town for people working in London.

In 1651, the Wey Navigation Canal was opened for traffic from Guildford to the River Thames. This encouraged residential development in the area. The railway arrived in 1838 securing the town’s future as a commuter town.

Woking has an excellent pedestrianised shopping centre that includes the Wolsey and Peacock shopping centers and an open-air market. Night life in the town is centered around the Chertsey Road area. Here you’ll find several restaurants and bars as well as the Ambassadors Cinemas and the New Victoria Theatre.

The McLaren Formula One racing team has its base near Woking as does Raikkonen Robertson Racing, the Formula Three team begun by Kimi Raikkonen.

Probably the most famous resident of Woking was the author H. G. Wells. In his book, ‘The War of the Worlds’ the Martians landed at Horsell common near Woking. There is a large sculpture of a Martian spaceship in the town that immortalizes this incident.

November 30th, 2009 by eShop600

Stylish. Sleek. Handsome. Leading brand. All the components that is necessary for a perfect men’s timepiece. This classic stainless steal bracelet strap watch is yours at Ernest Jones, and is demonstrates the expertise of the reputable designer brand of Calvin Klein. As a male, you will feel instant confidence and style as soon as you put this Calvin Klein men’s stainless steal bracelet strap watch on your wrist.

The Calvin Klein simple, yet effective watch features a quartz-type movement displayed in the round face shape dial. The Swiss-made face also has three smaller dials to monitor brief elements of time. This chronograph function enables you to use a range of features including the stopwatch to time-keep at your convenience with ease. Also, you’ll never need to question what the date is again due to the date display feature on the 20-minutes-past marking. Furthermore, this watch’s stainless steel exterior, available to purchase at Ernest Jones, presents a hardwearing and sophisticated appearance.

For just £270.00, Calvin Klein men’s stainless steal bracelet strap watch is perfect for both in the office, or for a night on the town. Take advantage of the bracelet style (as it clasps up with ease), and immediately make impact on both colleagues and friends. Here, Calvin Klein really do demonstrate their expertise in fashion and designer-wear. The top-class timepiece will not fail to disappoint.

Local Information for Stockwell

Located in the London Borough of Lambeth is Stockwell and was home to Violette Szabo a heroine of the French Resistance. Szabo was an undercover agent in France, a member of the Special Operations Executive (SEO), and given the code name ‘Louise’. While in France she met and was briefed by Leo Marks, who is credited with giving her the definitive World War II code poem, “The Life That I Have”. This was an original poem written on Christmas Eve in 1943 by Marks, and used to hide secret messages (famous poems were used to encrypt messages, but this proved fallible as the enemy’s cryptographers could find the original poem and work out the hidden messages).

The poem was written in memory of a girlfriend who died in a plane crash and given to Szabo in 1943. Szabo was eventually captured by the Nazis, tortured, placed in a concentration camp and put to death in 1945. Szabo was the second woman to be awarded the George Cross (1946), and she also received the Croix de Guerre (1947) and The Médaille de la Résistance (1973). The Violette Szabo GC Museum is in Herefordshire and a movie about her was made in 1958, ‘Carve Her Name With Pride’.

Other famous residents include author Will Self, actor Roger Moore, comedian Adam Buxton and Lilian Baylis (the manager of an opera, theatre and ballet company which later became the English National Opera, English National Theatre and English Royal Ballet respectively).

November 30th, 2009 by eShop600

Treat the special lady in your life this Christmas to this exquisite piece of sparkle, exclusively brought to you by the reliable jewellers, Ernest Jones. This wintry cool slice of ice really is the perfect, delicate symbol of appreciation and will make her Christmas sure to be a special one. Imagine her face light up when she receives this 9ct white gold and 1.5 carat diamond Christmas bracelet under the mistletoe…

350 round-shape diamonds have delicately been placed in a pave stone setting style to create a streaming petal shaped motif – certain to twinkle with the smallest of movement. The cluster stone style really does accentuate the shine of this high-quality bracelet, due to the dense compactness of 1.5 carats of delightful diamonds.

For a less-than-half-price offer, unique to Ernest Jones, you could receive 9 carats of white sparkling gold and 1.5 carats of a girl’s best friend, for just £499.00. Take advantage of even more special offers – buy this item of diamond jewellery and get a second at half price! Furthermore, due to spending over £100 before the 24th December, you will receive a £50 voucher. Put this towards treating yourself, or someone special, to a gif over £150 between Sunday 24th January and Saturday 20th March 2010.

Although you may opt for giving this piece of precious elegance for a winter festive gift, it would also be suitable for other occasions – perhaps the perfect birthday gift, especially if her birthday is in April? Or why not surprise your lady on your wedding anniversary, particularly if it’s your 60th? Whatever occasion you are planning to surprise your lucky lady for, no woman will be disappointed with this delicately draping from her wrist.

Remember that this was £1000 – and now could be your special lady’s for under £500. Don’t hesitate to make her Christmas perfect.

Local Information for Sheen

One of the finalists in our search for the Most Confusing Name History is certainly Sheen… Or is that East Sheen… Or Richmond…? Grab a pot of tea, this could take a while!

Sheen wasn’t listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, but it was listed as ‘Sceon’ in 950AD, and means ‘shed’ or ‘shelters’. Henry VII had a manor (house) in Sheen (or ‘Shene’, a royal manor of the Plantagenets), but in 1497 it was destroyed in a fire. He built a new castle and called it Richmond after his favourite castle in Yorkshire (called Richmond). This new Richmond in Surrey was the second Richmond, the third oldest is in Virginia, U.S.A.

West Sheen is an earlier name for Richmond. Sheen is now used for the east end of Richmond town. East Sheen is called Sheen too. East Sheen was designated as a separate town from West Sheen as early as the 1200s. North Sheen was created in 1894, and first appeared on maps in 1904. Richmond is the main settlement in the borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames.

Confused yet? The thing to remember is that when talking about Sheen, you’re really talking about Richmond. And there is a long royal history connected to Richmond/Sheen. Henry I stayed in the King’s house in Shene/Sheen, and in 1310 the Percy family from Northumberland received a barony at Sheen as a reward for loyalty. The Percy family were one of the most powerful families in Northern England during the Middle Ages. Richmond Park, one of the largest Royal Parks in England, is found here.

November 29th, 2009 by eShop600

Gone were the days that you could only view TV programmes on a TV screen. Get ready for a revolutionary TV experience with the Cherry Red Slingbox Pro SB200-110 Media Streamer, brought to your by PC World. Opt for buying this fantastic piece of technology in PC World’s exclusive online sale, and instantly save – for just £154.99, this could be yours!

Computer, mobile, laptop streaming has never been simpler. The Slingbox Pro SB200-110 Media Streamer effortlessly connects up to 4 video sources, which means that you can plug in a Sky or Cable box, a DVD player or ever a games console. It will be like having your own personal cinema with you, as you can watch all your favourite shows wherever you choose to in the world – so long as you have internet connection!

As well as the convenience of this state-of-the-art design, you will also have the same control you have normally over your TV set. Your home theatre can easily be accessed, which means that your SKY+, Freeview, DVD players and much, much more is just a click away. What’s more, be sure to take advantage of its ability to rewind, fast-forward and pause your favourite shows, wherever you choose to watch them. The Slingbox Pro SB200-110 Media Streamer really does symbolise the imagination and intelligence of a sound brand, being promoted by a nation favourite PC World.

What’s more is that even though you choose to view media footage on your computer screen, the viewing quality will, by no means suffer. The Slingbox technology adjusts to correspond the video footage with the available internet bandwidth, providing you with the utmost optimum quality viewing. You will also be able to view high definition content by the innovative gadget.

Wherever you are, the portable Slingbox Pro SB200-110 Media Streamer will bring the cinema to your laptop or mobile device. For an online exclusive offer of under £155.00 at PCWorld.com, don’t hang around to experience a new television innovation!

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Local Information for Raynes Park

Raynes Park is situated between Wimbledon and Morden. There are many excellent transport links including a railway station which links to London and has connections to Dorking and Epsom. There are many bus links which provide services into London and many destinations in Surrey, including Epsom and Dorking. Wimbledon Station provides tubes links to all destinations via the District Line.

Admiral Lord Nelson lived in Raynes Park until his death in 1805 in the Battle of Trafalgar. The area of Cottenham Park was the first Park in Raynes Park and was developed in the 1870s. Cottenham Park takes its name from the !st Earl of Cottenham who was Charles Pepys who lived there until his death in 1851.

There is a grid of twelve parallel roads and these are called the ‘Apostles’. These houses are all Victorian and are situated between the railway and the A3 spur.

The M25 is easily accessible via the A238 (Bushey Road) which connects with the A3. There is a Tesco Superstore on this road which apart from selling groceries includes a homeware section and clothing. A 24 hour petrol station is also available. There is a veterinary practice situation within the Pets at Home store which provides all your pe needs. The Big Yellow Self Storage Company also have a massive unit to suit all your storage needs.

November 29th, 2009 by eShop600

Pack up your office work and carry it home in your pocket with the Western Digital My Passport Essential Hand-held 320GB hard drive. Make sure you’re never forced to gain extra PC space by erasing those special photos again by investing just £49.99 at PC World in this sleek, stylish hand-help device. And at their best price yet, you would be unwise to miss out!

The sleek, smooth black exterior of the Western Digital My Passport Essential Hand-held 320GB Hard drive is petite enough to fit into your pocket – carrying data around with you has never been easier! The 15mm thick device is like a USB stick, but with more sophisticated and convenient storage. Don’t be fooled by its compact appearance though, as it has a mega capacity of 320GB! 320GB of memory is yours for under £50 at PC World to store up to 80,000 mp3 songs, 64,000 images, 120 hours of DVD footage and much more.

Transferring data from one PC to another has never been easier with its easy-to-use and efficient USB connectivity. Just plug it into your computer and take advantage of its synchronising feature – making changes to your work has never been simpler to transfer. Also, be smart and secure due to the Western Digital’s password protection quality.

The efficiency of the device is further noted when you see that the Essential Hand-held 320GB Hard drive comes already installed with SmartWare software. This will make backing-up your files no longer a chore – more like a breeze!

The glossy-black compact hard drive really will make storing and transferring all your digital content much more simple and efficient, and is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. Don’t forget the low, low price however –the reliable company of PC World is promoting a practical device created by a leading-brand in electricals. For just £49.99, don’t expect this steal of a deal to hang around much longer!

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Local Information for Wood Green

Wood Green is a major metropolitan area in London and falls under the Borough of Haringey. With your car you can take your family there to see all the attractions like Alexandra Palace referred to by locals as “Ally Pally”. This area was once called Tottenham Wood Green as it was part of Tottenham Wood before the urbanisation of the area in the 19th century.

Your car will ensure that you get to see all of the local shops and pubs as well as restaurants, arts and crafts centres, and historic buildings. The old Wood Green Empire was a popular TV station but was pulled down for the building of a grand shopping centre. Many of the houses in this urban centre are of Victorian or Edwardian architecture.

Other places that you can visit with car are the cinema complexes, Shopping City, Crown Court and many pubs and restaurants. This area is very diverse with over 200 languages being spoken. This is the most popular place for artists, musicians, actors and has a busy film and television industry with many recording studios and theatres. There is also the world famous Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts here as well as an annual film festival.

November 28th, 2009 by eShop600

If it’s a productive and low-priced laptop you’ve been searching for, look no further than PC World. The Compaq Presario CQ-315sa laptop ticks all the boxes as far as its memory and speed is concerned, and also it is on a special offer at the moment at just £359.00. You will be saving over £120 at PC World, and for a fantastic price, you will get a swish notebook with fantastic features!

The Compaq CQ-315SA 15.6” PC World Sale Laptop includes an extensive 3GB RAM of memory, which will ensure rapid use and online browsing. Forget about waiting ages for one page to load – multiple windows are not a problem for this notebook, even the most demanding of programmes! Further memory includes a spacious 250GB hard drive for you to store all your images, video content, MP3 files, documents and much, much more, without the worry of running out of space.

For this PC World’s incredible offer – from around £480 and now under £400, slashed to just £359.00 – your high-quality Compaq CQ-315SA laptop will be powered by the reliable Intel Celeron processor C900 to ensure swift surfing. You will also be pleased to know that it comes equipped with the brand-new Windows® Home Premium Operating System, meaning no more computer confusion! This operating system will provide you will a user-friendly and simple to work computing experience.

The Compaq CQ-315SA will make viewing the most boring of work a joy, due to its 15.6” LCD display. Take a break from tasks by sitting back and use the incorporated DVD rewriter to watch your favourite films or listen to your customised CDs. You can even plug it into your TV to watch DVD’s due to its TV-out feature.

Needless to say, this fantastic value-for-money laptop has outstanding media features including an integrated webcam, which will make instant messaging even more fun. Catch up with over-seas friends and family and have face-to-face chats with the click of a button. Also, hear their voice with the Compaq CQ-315SA’s leading-brand speakers at high quality sound.

It is also worth noting that multiple devices can be connected to the PC World Sale 15.6” Laptop, due to its 3 USB ports. Multi-task by plugging your camera into 1 port, print images with your printer plugged into the 2nd port and scan important work documents with the 3rd.

Don’t forget the massive saving on offer here though. For just £359.00, it will be popular; so don’t hang around for this steal deal.

Compaq CQ61-315sa 15.6″ widescreen laptop features below:

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Local Information for Thornton Heath

Farms, cottages and grazing livestock made up the scenery of Thornton Heath until the mid 1860s when the railway came to town. Known as a highwayman haven because of its desolate nature, a gallows was even found where many of these ruffians were hanged after being caught hiding in the vast countryside. The “new” Thornton Heath is a far cry from its early years as it is now one of the most popular multicultural areas in Croydon.

Sports are a big part of life in Thornton Heath and a brand new sports center recently replaced a smaller, deteriorating building. Many athletic and sports teams are located here including the Crystal Palace Football Club, South London Storm Rugby League Club, Gonville Sports Club-Bowling Green, and the Croydon Athletic Football Club. The sports venues attract visitors from all around London, and have been a big boost to the shopping and dining spots as well. Parking is available for your car, but you may have to allow extra time to find a spot during a large sporting event.

November 28th, 2009 by eShop600

No longer is a printer just capable of printing out your documents and images. Now, with the HP Photosmart C4780 Colour Multi-function Inkjet Printer at PC World, you can also use this device to scan, copy and print high-quality images at rapid speed. Buy online and save money now, rather than choosing to buy in store – at just £67.85 which is under £70 today, you will be getting a steal of a deal, so make sure you don’t miss out.

The resolution on the innovative brand’s multi-function printer is 4800×1200 to be sure to satisfy your expectations. Superb sharp and precise images will be printed out for you in seconds, and you can expect 29 prints per minute in black, and 23 in colour! There’s no hanging around with the lightning speed of this machine. Like you shouldn’t hang around for this steal price, exclusive to PCWorld.co.uk.

Printing documents has never been easier – as well as a ‘no-fuss’ attitude as far as speed is concerned, the control that the Photo Print Gadget3 gives you allows you to simply drag and drop documents that you wish to print, and away you go. Unleash your imaginative editorial skills on your images, before printing by exploring the Windows Live Photo Gallery made use of by the HP Photosmart C4780 Colour Multi-function Inkjet Printer.

For just £67.85 at PC World Clearance, you will receive a user-friendly, optimum quality multi-functional device, where you can choose to copy and scan other documents you may wish to. The in-built LCD display makes choosing the suitable option for the job a breeze. ‘Convenience’ is the stylish-looking HP Inkjet’s middle name, due to it being a WiFi compatible printer, which will enable you to link up to any internet connection and get the job done with ease.

So why settle for just a printer when you can get a printer as well as other useful functions in one device – for an online promotion offer exclusive to PC World?!

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Local Information for Burgh Heath

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When you want to visit Burgh Heath with your car, make sure you do not miss out on seeing the wonderful array of shops along the A217. There are various interesting stores as well as take away restaurants and other retailers. You will see the dominant structure of Shell Garage here as well as the headquarters of Toyota UK.

The Green area of Burgh Heath is accessible with your car and there are also quaint shops there to browse through. You can also get to the actual heath which forms part of the Banstead Commons. This is a four part common that is run under the Banstead Common Conservators. There are also woodland areas making up one of the other borders.

November 27th, 2009 by eShop600

The next best thing to reliving those special memories is to reflect over their images, and with the Nikon Coolpix P90 it provides pictures that are so crystal-clear that you’ll feel like you are actually reliving the treasured moment. This is a top-of-the-range Nikon Coolpix P90 black digital camera online exclusive offer at Boots; it could be yours for just £279.99. Reduced from around £400 and now under £300, you will be saving a staggering £100 on this top-of-the-range piece of leading-brand technology! Don’t forget that boots points are also available with every purchase, and this steal-price purchase will give you 1116 points for you to put towards a little treat from Boots.

Clear-cut images will leave you impressed due to the mammoth 12.1 megapixel feature camera. Also, distance will not a problem for the high-tech model – no shot will be out of reach with its 24x super zoom lens, to ensure that whatever is worth capturing, it can be (regardless of how far it is away!) The large lens also has a 26mm wide-angle capability to allow you to snap impressive wide-angle shots.

The Nikon Coolpix P90 also has multiple exposure modes to perfectly suit the setting that you are shooting. Make use of these, as they really will improve the quality of your image. Other special features include a continual shooting mode, ideal for capturing fast moving objects where accurate judging of timing could be a challenge from a one-shot photo. This impressive camera also automatically focuses on the face, and also reduces that problem red-eye which could potentially ruin the photograph.

This high-quality piece of equipment will also be a dream to sports fans – formula one, athletic and motorbike racing fans – who wish to capture fast moving images without the worry of blurring. A 4x anti-blur special feature actively challenges the potential problem, and as expected, is successful in doing so. The “D-lighting” feature also helps to correct any possible lighting problems, to give you the most optimum-quality shot that can be created by the Nikon Coolpix P90.

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Local Information for Wallington

Wallington is a town in the London Borough of Sutton. The name derives from the Anglo Saxon ‘Waletone’ meaning ‘village of the Britons’. Wallington was mentioned in the Domesday Book and the old village was located around the bridge over the River Wandle.

A railway station was opened in 1847 in fields to the south of Wallington. This led to the development of the area. In the 1860’s a prestigious estate of gothic revival villas and the Holy Trinity Church were created by Nathaniel Bridges. Development continued and by the time of World War I, the new high street had been created to the south of the station. The town hall and public library were built in the 1930’s.

Pre-World War I, Wallington was an important centre for the production of lavender oil. At the junction of Woodcote Road and Stafford Road there is a large sculpture representing a lavender plant to commemorate those days. The town’s Christmas lights also represent lavender plants.

There is a regular farmers market on the second Saturday of each month which takes place outside the town hall. The town also has several High Street stores and many major banks and building societies.

November 27th, 2009 by eShop600

Do you need some motivation to get in shape? Are you bored of the mundane stepper and running machine at the gym, and need something a bit more fun to inspire your exercise routine? Well, The iJoy Human Touch Board, online exclusive at Boots.com is an effective way of burning those excess calories, tone those ‘problem areas’ that you may be conscious of, and also deliver a fun experience of keeping fit. This piece of equipment in currently on a special price offer, saving you £100, reduced from around £350 to just £291.47 which is now under £300. It is also worth noting that all Boots cardholders will receive an extra 1164 points with this purchase!

This high-tech piece of gym equipment accurately simulates the experience you would get from surfing, snowboarding or skating, and works the same areas as actually taking part in these sports (without the worry of easily falling off and injury!) Simply stand on the main body of the machine and choose from 1 out of the 4 modes to get going on. Choose the “take it easy” mode, which provides a warm-up and introduction to using the machine. Feeling a bit more adventurous? Then choose the “getting serious” setting, or even better, the “pump it up” mode to challenge you. The final “combo” mode will provide you with a mixture of 3 speeds to give you the perfect 15 minute work out.

The iJoy Human Touch Board features a non-slip platform for you to stand on, whilst taking a pose as you would on a skateboard while the machine moves you around 3 axis – forwards/backwards, left/right, horizontally up/down. These movements will challenge your core muscles – tone your calves, shape your buttocks, strengthen your thighs and achieve a washboard stomach by firming your abs. The interchangeable 3 speed settings will also improve your balance, posture, coordination and flexibility.

Whether your motive is to improve your body, or to train yourself for starting water-sports, the iJoy Human Touch Board will present you with endless fun. The device is even portable so is ideal to take with you wherever you choose to exercise, whether it be in the office or home. An instructional DVD is included with the machine, to build on your confidence and abilities on this fun and exciting new exercise device!

Local Information for Nork

Another entrant in our quest for London’s Most Unusual Suburb Name is Nork. Located in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead Nork was the former home of David Walliams of ‘Little Britain’ fame.

Walliams was born in 1971 as David Williams (and had to change his name for Actor’s Equity as there was already a David Williams listed). Raised in Banstead and educated in Reigate Grammar School Walliams met his comedic partner Matt Lucas at the University of Bristol and on July 4th 2006 he (Walliams not Lucas) trained for nine months and successfully swam the English Channel to raise money for Sport Relief – an offshoot of Comic Relief where famous people raise money to fight poverty in England and Africa.

His effort took 10 hours and 34 minutes and raised over £1,000,000 in donations. Even more outstanding is the fact that he trained for the swim while doing his ‘Little Britain Live’ show travelling the United Kingdom.

Nork is also home to Nork Park which is home to Nork House and was home to the managing director of Coleman’s Mustards, F.E. Coleman. Coleman bought the house in 1890 and lived there with his family until 1923. Only remains remain, but pop in while you have your car and picnic in the grounds for a relaxing day out.

November 26th, 2009 by eShop600

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present for the special avid car-fan in your life? An exceptional birthday present for a milestone? Or perhaps a token to congratulate a new driver to the roads? Whatever your motive, the fun, well-known Hamleys present the Maisto Swarovski Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Limited edition model. This brand-new, limited edition exquisite gem of a purchase could be yours for a respectable £1500.00.

Swarovski is renowned globally for its opulence in sparkling crystal jewellery and ornaments, and their expertise is significantly reflected in this piece. Over 7,760 of individual genuine crystals embellish the Lamborghini’s sleek body to give the gleaming quality that is naturally expected from the striking jewellers. The precision cuts of the crystal create the finest brilliance of these stones.

The extensive glistening gems that coat the car total an impressive weight of 200g – a further symbol of its optimum quality. The car doors will impress you as well, as they actually open scissor-style – a perfect demonstration that Swarovski do not just visually impress.

In terms of presentation, the Lamborghini comes complete on a wooden base to give it a sturdy stance. Furthermore, the superb decoration comes carefully packed in a leatherette box, and for an extra £4.99 at Hamleys, a gift-wrapping service is provided to add that extra special touch. Beautifully presented in a gift box with the Hamleys’ logo, a gift card is also attached for you make your sentimental mark with a message.

This piece really epitomises the perfect symbol of two worldwide superior names – both the excellence of the chic Lamborghini style, and the finest quality and craftsmanship of Swarovski crystal.

Local Information for Mayfair

The name Mayfair literally came about as a result of the May Fair that took place from 1686 to 1764 and showcased the local landscape, florals and gardens. Today, the district is primarily commercial and is a far cry from the rural ambience of the seventeenth century. Many of the local offices have been converted from homes, and others are brand new and house many corporate headquarters. The financial industry seems to thrive in Mayfair and many hedge fund companies can be found along the streets. Weekends and evenings become a magnet for tourists and families making parking a bit difficult if you don’t know where to look.

There is so much to see and do in historic Mayfair and if you agree you’d be in good company. Famous residents have included Queen Elizabeth II, John Adams, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Jimmy Hendrix to name a few that fell in love with the area.

November 26th, 2009 by eShop600

An even newer version of the Home video console, Playstation, is available at Toys R Us. The latest Playstation 3 120GB Slim Black console at Toys R Us is at its best yet, with further improved features – including a slimmer and lighter body, online gaming access and downloadable enhancements – sure to impress all gaming lovers!

Unlike previous models by Sony, this console now has 120GB of memory, compared to a meagre 80GB – this means even more capacity to store all your music, photos, videos and gaming progress, without the worry of having to erase your hard work!

Its jet-black exterior is also impressive with the thinner console being 33% smaller, 36% lighter, and consuming 34% less power than previous models.

Playstation 3 will give you a gaming experience like no other, due to its crisp high definition and Blu-ray features to ensure maximum optical viewing. This best-selling console covers every game genre, and each is delivered with maximum visual effects. Not only are the visuals first-class, but the your actual experience qualities are outstanding, too. The wireless controller ensures a ‘no-mess’, instant controlling experiences. Furthermore, the inbuilt Dualshock element will give you the vibration function that will fully engross you into the game.

Unlike other previous Sony models, the Playstation 3 also has online services, including endless downloadable material to enhance your gaming. Whether you’re planning to play solitaire, or with a group of friends, the £229.99 bargain price will not come short of impressing.

You can also enhance your experience by buying the Sony wireless headset, Playstation eye camera and many other games (each sold separately). Additionally, further Playstation combination packs with included games are available via the ToysRUs website, such as Guitar Hero 5 and guitar pack, Fifa 10, Call of Duty and many more.

Local Information for Twickenham

Twickenham is a suburban town situated in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is probably best known as the home of Twickenham Stadium, the headquarters of the Rugby Football Union. There are a very large number of public houses and eateries in the area. It is also the home of the Royal Military School of Music.

The area was occupied as early as the Neolithic period and settlements continued throughout the Bronze and Iron Age to the Roman occupation. Twickenham suffered from the Bubonic Plague in 1605 with 67 deaths being recorded. In the middle of the town there was a Watch House with stocks, a pillory and a whipping post designed to give correction to all beggars and vagabonds. In 1665, the plague struck Twickenham again. This time 24 deaths were recorded.

By the 18th century the main industry was the manufacture of gunpowder. This led to frequent explosions and loss of life with explosions being felt as far away as Reading. The gunpowder mills remained in operation until 1927. The 18th and 19th century saw fine houses being built as Twickenham became a popular place to live with people of ‘Fashion and Distinction’.

Nowadays Twickenham has a large and expensive residential area full of exclusive housing to the east and west of the town and an area of 1930’s housing to the north.

November 25th, 2009 by eShop600

Here, PC World offers The Compaq Presario CQ5226us-m Desktop with monitor– a leading brand in computer designs promoting a reliable sturdy piece of equipment with sophisticated features. It is being sold at a special sale price of only £379.00, slashed from £479.99, totalling an overall sale of over £100. All this from under £400 for this Christmas from PC World.

The Compaq Presario CQ5226us-m Desktop reflects the brand’s extensive expertise – it is powered by the Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 processor to deliver fast access to online pages, and all media documents. As expected, it is also installed with the brand-new Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system, which has received countless positive feedback addressing its user-friendly and simple service.

The desktop also has 2GB RAM memory to give you a rapid-surfing experience online. You’ll also forget that your old computer used to freeze up when multi-tasking multiple windows, as the RAM storage on this desktop at PC World can easily cope with running multiple files. Furthermore, the Compaq Presario CQ5226us-m Desktop has a vast 320GB hard drive – more than ample memory to store all of your media files, images, videos, games and much, much more.

In terms of media ability, this steal-price desktop has a DVD rewriter to allow you to burn your videos to CD, and you can also burn MP3 files to customise your very own album loaded with your favourite songs. Or perhaps you just simply choose to rip material to your computer so that it is easily accessible for future use. Watch the film action on your 19” Compaq monitor, that will be further enhanced by the Intel GMA X4500HD integrated graphics – this will allow viewings of optimum crisp quality.

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Compaq Presario CQ5226uk-m Desktop features below:

Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 processor
(2.6GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache)
Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 64-bit
2GB DDR3 memory
320GB hard drive
Integrated graphics
DVD Rewriter

Local Information for Chertsey

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Chertsey is a town in the County of Surrey and is situated on the River Thames.

The town grew up around Chertsey Abbey, founded by the then Bishop of London, Eorcenwald in 666. It is one of the oldest towns in England. The Abbey became one of the largest Bendictine abbeys in England until it was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1536. The King used some of the stone from the Abbey to construct Oatlands Palace. The site was later given to Sir William Fitzwilliam and now only slight traces remain amongst later buildings.

One of the Abbey’s bells, weighing just over half a ton, is still in use at St. Peter’s church and is one of the oldest bells still in use in the county.

Chertsey has also featured in literature. It was destroyed by attacking Martians in H. G. Wells’ book, ‘The War of the Worlds’.

The popular tourist attraction, Thorpe Park, is also in the town. Thorpe Park was the UK’s first theme park and features a vast array of thrill seekers rides.

November 25th, 2009 by eShop600

This Toshiba SAT L450D-11G 2GB laptop is ideal for those who are on the move and need a simple and effective workstation to get the job done! As seen on TV, this Steal-price Toshiba SAT L450D-11G 2GB Laptop at Comet could be yours for just £329.00. This laptop is powered by the AMD Sempron processor, to ensure a speedy deliverance or computing. As expected by the experts of the leading-brand in electricals, it uses the most recent Windows® Home Premium operating system, which introduces a large number of new features to make this laptop most user-friendly.

The Toshiba SAT L450D-11G has 2GB of RAM memory to allow you to run multiple windows at any one time – you will receive a fast computing experience. Furthermore, 160GB of hard drive storage is provided where you can effortlessly store all your documents, MP3 music and games without the worry of running out of space!

In terms of media fun, the Toshiba does not disappoint as it delivers on all levels of your expectations. An in-built webcam will ensure you can have face-to-face communication to all your online contacts, wherever they are in the world. Instant messaging has never been so much fun with this device. Additionally, you can chat wherever you want – whether it be in the comfort of your own home, at your local café with a mocha or in your office – due to the built-in Wi-Fi connection. Pick up an internet connection and your contacts are just a click away!

If all this wasn’t enough, the Toshiba SAT L450D-11G has a DVD SuperMulti drive so you can watch all your favourite DVD films, or create your own discs of music and video footage on the go. Images will appear in tip-top quality due to the HDMI output to provide pure digital picture and sound effects on the 15.6” display. It should also be noted that it has 3 USB slots, and a 4-in-1 media card slot to make transferring images from your camera direct to your computer with no fuss.

Don’t forget the low price though – a dependable leading-brand model with outstanding features will not stay around for long at a give-away price of £329.00.

Specification below for Toshiba SAT L450D-11G 2GB Laptop

Screen size: 15.6 inches
Processor: AMD Sempron
Memory (RAM): 2 GB
Storage (hard drive): 160 GB
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium

Local Information for Southgate

Southgate is an area in the London Borough of Enfield and has some interesting features worth visiting in your car. You will find the oldest oak tree in England in Waterfall Road. This tree is said to be over 800 years old. There are beautiful parks and green areas here like the Grovelands which backs onto the old Priory Hospital. This serves as a celebrity rehabilitation retreat.

With your car is Southgate you will have the freedom to stop wherever you like and experience the cuisine at any of the local old pus or restaurants. If you explore the village you will find a blue plaque which signifies the exact site of the actual South Gate. This used to be the gate for the Kings Hunting grounds at Enfield Chase.

The main shopping street can be explored if you have a car in Southgate. This shopping street is in Chase Side which was once the edge of the royal hunting grounds. There are many schools in this area as well as a college. You may also be in luck to hear the local Symphony Orchestra perform when you are here.

November 25th, 2009 by eShop600

Aiming to get in shape for the New Year? Worried about facing those familiar faces at the gym? Or are you simply looking to have some fun whilst playing your favourite sports in a social setting with friends? Whatever your motive, the Wii Console with Wii Fit plus games offered by Toys R Us, will give you all the exercise and enjoyment you are looking for.

For £219.99, this is a great starter kit to introduce you to the world of Wii gaming! Released by Nintendo, the Wii has received numerous awards for its innovative design to bring exercise and fun into one.

In this fabulous deal at Toys R Us, you will receive the Wii Console in black, 1 Wii controller, 1 black nunchuck, the Wii balance board, plus the popular games Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and the Wii Fit Plus with MotionPlus.

Use the controllers to emerge yourself in the wonderful game of Wii Sports, designed to give you the fun experience of 5 sports – tennis, basketball, golfing, bowling and boxing. The wireless Wii Remote Controller responds to a flick of your wrist, and the Wii Fit Balance Board tunes into the slightest shift of body movement with its carefully designed pressure sensor – so whether you’re swinging to hit that golf ball, or practicing your combat skills, your skills will be accurately reflected on your TV screen.

Your creativity will be explored as you get to design your very own character to replicate your every move on the big screen. Why not join the sunny island of Wuhu, where you can take part in further more activities at the Wii Sports Resort. The sequel of Wii Sports lets you give your best shot at Archery, fly Frisbees in fields, swing your steel in Swordplay, wade the waters in Wakeboarding and many, many more!

This stimulating and exciting pack also accounts for those who prefer less intense exercise. Burn those calories with the Wii Fit Plus – a game that includes therapeutic yoga exercises and balance tasks. You can strengthen your training exercises, or choose from 20, 30 or 40 minute exercises at your own leisure, in your own home, without the intimidation of going to the local gym! You can also customise your very own workout routines built to suit your preference.

If this wasn’t enough, the black console is technically designed to communicate with the internet, so you can download even more thrilling activities to add to your device.

Local Information for Hersham

Hersham is located in the Surrey district of Elmbridge and is situated where the city meets the country – house prices range from £139000 to £10 million but a short walk from the town finds you in beautiful green fields close to the River Mole.

Famous people to have lived in Hersham include United States President Herbert Hoover who resided in West Grove in 1907. The house he lived in is now called the White House. Hoover returned to the United States and became President in 1929. Former manager of Tom Jones, Gordon Mills lived for a time in Hersham and is believed to be buried in Burvale Cemetery. King George III is thought to have visited Hersham where he first saw the drill plough and Queen Victoria jotted in her journal that she saw her first steam train here.

More recently there was a punk bank called Sham 69. They took their name from a piece of partially obliterated graffiti that referred to when a local football team won a grand final in 1969. The band’s biggest hit was “Hersham Boys”. Drive around Hersham in your car and see if you can find places made famous in film and television such as ‘Monty Python’.

While you have your car why not tour the local area and visit some of the museums (such as the Brooklands Museum and Cobham Bus Museum). Or, you can organise a trip to one of the local golf courses with your friends – there is plenty to do in and around Hersham.

November 24th, 2009 by eShop600

Another bargain buy sale price offer not to be missed at Currys is brought to you – the HOTPOINT WML-520 spin washing machine is reduced from £319.99, to only £239.00 – saving you 25%! Be quick though, as this bargain deal will end on Wednesday so be sure not to miss out.

This Hotpoint white washing machine at Currys is all about saving the pennies. As well as the £80 you will be saving in the Currys exclusive promotion, this machine is also is AA energy rated, meaning that you will be instantly saving money on your energy bills. Furthermore, if you only have a few items that need washing, why waste water and money by using a normal setting? Simply switch on the half load function and watch the pennies turn to pounds that are immediately saved.

This machine at Currys features 16 wash functions in total, illustrating the sophistication and expertise of the reputable model – it’s simply designed to make washing a breeze and no longer a chore. Functions include the wool programme, for fine fabrics such as wool and silk to ensure light, gentle yet effective washing is carried out; and the quick wash programme to give clothes a fast spin. Variable temperature and speed control is also a convenient feature, so you can control what is best to suit the job.

The Hotpoint WML-520 has received excellent ratings, with A for its wash performance at removing stubborn stains and marks; and B for its spin performance, which indicates how fast the machine extracts water from the clothes. It is also worth noting that this washing machine has a wash load capacity of 6kg, and has a spinning speed of 1200 rph, but remember that you can vary this spin speed with the wash control settings.

Don’t hang around for this 25% saving though.

HOTPOINT WML520P White 1200 Spin Washing Machine Features Below:

Wash Load Capacity – 6kg
Ratings – A Energy A Wash B Spin
Wash Controls – Variable Spin & Temperature
40 Degree ‘A’ Wash Time – n/a
Dimensions – H: 850mm W: 595mm D: 525mm

Local Information for Richmond

Richmond is a town in the London Borough of the same name 8.3 miles south west of Charing Cross.

Royal associations with Richmond date back over 900 years. Henry I lived briefly in Sheen, now the eastern end of Richmond town. Richard II was the first English king to make the Sheen manor house his main residence. The house was rebuilt between 1414 and 1422 but in 1497 it was destroyed by fire.

It was Henry VII who named Richmond, after his favourite Earldom, Richmond in Yorkshire. Henry rebuilt the manor house and renamed it Richmond Palace. It was not used again after 1649. The Gate House to his Palace, which was built in 1501, still remains on Richmond Green.

The Green used to be the venue for many tournaments and archery contests. The first inter-county cricket match was played there in 1730 between Surrey and Middlesex.

Richmond Park is one of the few remaining vestiges of great oak forests that used to surround London. In 1657 Charles I enclosed the royal park as a hunting ground. Today the park covers 2,500 acres and its home to herds of fallow and red deer as well as foxes and badgers.

November 24th, 2009 by eShop600

Looking for a sharp, reliable and optimum-quality TV set? Then don’t hang around, and choose to save £350.99 on this leading-brand Panasonic TX-L42S10B 1080p HD Ready TV Sale at Comet. The price has been SLASHED from £899.99 to just £549.00 in this one-off deal, as Panasonic promote another innovative design from the experts in electricals.

The attractive appearance of the Panasonic TX-L42S10B will instantly impress all its viewers – the black sheen of the picture frame casing accentuates the vast 42” LCD display. You will also be pleased to know that the model comes HD Ready with 1080p, and so is capable of showing high definition television signals such as those from your Sky HD box, Blu-ray player or your Playstation 3. The 2 RGB SCART sockets will also amplify the image quality, and your images will come to life in front of your eyes for maximum enjoyment for all the family.

If this isn’t enough to satisfy you, the Panasonic TX-L42S10B also has an in-built digital tuner with all Freeview channels to ensure you won’t get bored with up to 40 channels! Furthermore, it also has a CI slot which allows you to upgrade your television set by paying for extra channels to view.

Not only is this at a bargain price with outstanding visual aspects, it has a number of practical features that will make your evenings spent watching TV even more easy and entertaining. Who needs a TV magazine guide when you have the Panasonic TX-L42S10B? The electronic programme guide will provide you detailed information on every programme for the following 8 days! Furthermore, this steal of a TV set can be used as a PC monitor to view all your images, video and media data on the big screen!

Don’t forget though, that this low, LOW PRICE of £549 will be a very popular buy indeed, especially due to its advertisements by Comet on TV! So whatever you do, DON’T hang around for this top-quality set offering you cinematic-like viewing!

Specification below for PANASONIC TX-L42S10B TV

HD ready
1080HD: 1080p
Reception: Digital Tuner with all Freeview channels
Contrast ratio: 50000:1
Pixel resolution: 1920×1080

Local Information for Tooting

Tooting is located in the London Wandsworth Borough and is very easy to get to with your car. This area is steeped in history dating back to the Roman era as early as 666 AD. This was a mainly rural development that was started because of the Stane Road built by the Romans to get to London. Most of its growth happened from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Your car in Tooting will allow you to visit all the interesting places here like the flat where the hit single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker” was sung as well as the various shops and restaurants and the markets that are open from Monday to Saturday. This area is even given credit as having a crater on Mars named after it in 2005.

Tooting Common is a lovely open area to the North of the town centre and is a great place to have a peaceful walk or picnic. There is a massive pool here which is supposed to be the largest open air freshwater pool in Great Britain and Europe. With your car you can stay here and enjoy the scenery and culture for as long as you like.

November 23rd, 2009 by eShop600

As seen on TV, here is the Compaq CQ61-315sa laptop with a huge reduction price of only £359.00, only at Currys. You will be saving over £120, so don’t hang around for this bargain offer that will end on Wednesday. You can also get this free FREE when you sign up to 3 mobile broadband in-store or online for £35 a month. Whether you’re thinking to use this to finish work tasks, or to make it the ideal Christmas present, buy NOW in-store or online!

The Compaq CQ61-315sa comes complete with 3GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive, ample storage to save all your images, videos, documents and films to. The Intel Celereon C900 powers it at lightning speed, so there’s no worry of slow-running speed that will hold you back. As expected by the reputable brand, it also comes with the Windows® Home Premium operating system to make computing simple and efficient.

The 15.6” widescreen LCD display screen has HD Britview features to deliver sharpness and clarity to your eyes, and the glossy black finished exterior encases this high-quality display. Images, videos and all other documents will appear vibrant, and run at lightning speeds on the Compaq CQ61-315sa. Audio quality is also of optimum quality due to the Altec lansing speakers who are renowned for their clear precision in audio equipment.

As for media usage, the steal price laptop at Currys includes a DVD rewriter, to enable you to burn all your favourite films straight onto disc with no fuss. It’s simple. The Compaq CQ61-315sa also includes 3 USB connections to you to multi-task, and it also has an in-built webcam. So wherever you are, you can be sure to keep in contact with friends and family – they are just a click away!

Don’t forget though, that this bargain deal ends on Wednesday, and from an original price of £478.99, now £359, you would be disappointed to lose out. Remember that this could also be yours for free when signing up to 3 mobile broadband! So make a decision, and fast! You don’t want to miss out.

Compaq CQ61-315sa 15.6″ widescreen laptop Features Below:

Intel Celeron processor C900
(2.2Ghz, 800Mhz, 1MB Cache)
Windows 7 Home Premium
3GB Memory
250GB Hard drive
HDMI connectivity
Webcam
Wireless enabled
3 USB Connections
Altec Lansing integrated speakers

Local Information for Southfields

Located in the London Borough of Wandsworth, Southfields gets it’s name from an historical class system which reference the “south fields” of the manor of Dunsford and dates all the way back to 1247. The area was still primarily woods until the late nineteenth century, but the railway system spurred growth in the area, and it quickly became a hub for building. This vast growth has somewhat limited parking to a few street spots, and a few large lots for your car.

The main residential area of Southfields is known as “The Grid” since it is a series of parallel roads that make up a grid at their intersections. This same area is made up of mostly large Victorian style homes and some have been converted to much sought after flats.

Pubs were prohibited from being built by a city ordinance until the late 1990’s, but that has since been lifted and now many of the popular watering holes dot the streets. Home prices have risen drastically in recent years due to the great schools and transportation choices. There is a large South African population in Southfields, mostly due to the proximity to Wimbledon and love of sports. A few famous residents include author Paul Richards, Rugby player Will Greenwood and comedian Paul Merton to name a few.

November 23rd, 2009 by eShop600

It’s a fashion fact that every man should own one jacket in his wardrobe that makes him feel good, and this designer black 100% leather jacket will certainly give you that good feeling! This is a long sleeved, classic (yet effective) biker style jacket with a zip fastening detail – there is no fussing around with taking time with individual buttons on this piece. Just throw it on, zip it up and feel instant style.

The great care of making this sharp black jacket will draw your attention to the immaculate detail. The 2 breast pockets include the zip feature, which contrasts with the side pockets with button detail. Hide those important things you may be carrying – money, cards or any important documents – by making use of the 2 hidden inside pockets with further button detail. These are carefully incorporated into the smooth silk-feel lining, designed to mould to your body and to accentuate your silhouette.

Further craftsmanship can be noted on the shoulder detail, as the epaulettes complete the sleek and modern style look. Also, zip features are used on the base of the sleeve, should you choose to adopt a slightly more edgy and jaunty appearance. It should also be noted that the jet-black leather jacket has ribbed trim at the base, with 98% cotton and 2% elastane.

Jsen Wintle is a leading London designer brand, specialising in creating the most elite menswear, and for £225 the high quality leather jacket could be yours. Through Jsen Wintle’s collaboration with Marks and Spencer, his most recent collection of modern appearance items is available both in-store and online to create instant confidence and style.

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Local Information for Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks is a town in the County of Kent. It is located 21.5 miles south east of Charing Cross and its proximity to the capital makes it part of the London commuter belt. The name dates back to the early 8th century and comes from the Saxon word ‘Seouenaca’ a small chapel near seven oak trees in Knole Park.

Thomas Bourchier, the Archbishop of Canterbury, bought the Knole estate in 1456 and built Knole House. The estate, which is maintained by the National Trust, is a 1000 acre park inhabited by deer. Knole House has been the home of the Earls of Dorset since 1577 and although the estate is owned by the National Trust, the family still lives there. The Beatles made two promotional films in the Park in January 1967.

In 1902 several sets of seven oak trees were planted in the town to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VII.

Although the majority of local residents commute into London for work, the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory research facility is based at Fort Halstead overlooking the town.

During the great storm of 1987, six of the seven oak trees around the Vine were blown down. Seven small saplings were planted but six of these did not survive. The District Council then planted another seven, more mature, trees. So the Vine now has nine oak trees in a row instead of the original seven.

November 22nd, 2009 by eShop600

It’s finally here – Vodafone launch a new and improved phone with attitude – the BlackBerry Storm 2, also known as the BlackBerry 9520. The sleek and smooth mobile is extremely responsive to the tap of a finger – the Storm 2 will instantly flash up anything like lightning on the big 3.25” screen. The accurate screen will make any task a breeze.

This brand new Vodafone model features a 3.2 megapixel camera to capture all spontaneous moments that you want to remember. Memories can also be valued via the ease of keeping in touch with friends and family. Mobile internet is easily accessible with WiFi, where you can get up to date with your contacts’ status’ on social networking sites, and check important email updates that instantly reach your handset in a flash. Triband and Quadband connectivity is also featured on the BlackBerry Storm 2, so wherever you are in the world, contacts are just a tap away.

The Vodafone model includes a memory card slot, which allows you to transfer your picture-perfect images (due to flash features), and video footage in a simple way – just insert it into your computer and click save. PC synchronisation and TV compatibility make this handset an effortless task management device. Finding your way around the country is another effortless task for the Blackberry 9520, due to its in-built GPS system. Those contacts who have only been a call away, can now be visited without a panic of getting lost!

From £35 a month, the Storm 2 is a steal at Vodafone. Other fantastic promotions are available at Vodafone, who are also promoting a FREE Nokia Handset 1208 with any 12 month SIM-Only plan. Simply enter the code “freenokia” and receive your mobile, but be quick as this offers runs out on the 30th November 2009.

Local Information for Woolwich

Woolwich is a suburb in south-east London, England in the London Borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the River Thames, though the tiny exclave of North Woolwich (which is now part of the London Borough of Newham) is on the north side of the river.

This is a place rich with the history of Britain’s military past. It was home to the Woolwich Dockyard (founded in 1512), the Royal Arsenal (dating back to 1671), the Royal Military Academy (1741) and the Royal Horse Artillery (1793); the town still retains an army base at the Royal Artillery Barracks, and the Royal Artillery Museum. The nearby Greenwich Heritage Centre also houses exhibits relating to the Royal Arsenal.

The combination of optimistic redevelopment of much of Woolwich and the fact that the 2012 Summer Olympics will include Woolwich as a venue for shooting events means changes and a new modern face for the city.

November 22nd, 2009 by eShop600

We all know that Marks and Spencer are renowned for their luxurious bites of delight, and fine beverages, and this Gourmet Indulgence Hamperbrought to you delivers to the highest of standards. With Christmas just around the corner, this grand selection of pleasures is the prefect gift for that extra special person in your life.

You will receive an extensive selection of the most flavoursome alcoholic beverages available, including a bottle of 75cl De Saint Gall Brut bubbly, sure to get the party started. Bottles of sweet white wine include 75cl of White Burgundy wine regional to France and 75cl of Kaituna Hills Sauvignon Blanc/ The red wine selection include 75cl of Marquis de Romeral Reserva and 70cl of Casa Leona Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. For those ruby port lovers, a 75cl bottle of Finest Reserve Port will also be added to the astounding selection.

And that was just the beverages! Tempting moreish delights will also give you that chance to indulge yourself with the finest Marks and Spencer treats. Get festive, and spend Christmas evening curled up on your sofa with some milk chocolate fruit and nutty Florentines, or perhaps a few organic dark chocolate ginger and pear flavour biscuits to compliment the finest of tea. Melt away with the dreamy cocoa dusted Marc de Champagne truffles, or the rich cocoa dusted liquid salted caramels that will simply savour your taste buds.

Spoil yourself and your Christmas dinner guests with a fine selection of condiments. Make use of the wholegrain mustard with Scottish heather honey and bramble chutney to spice up the starters and main course. Continue to satisfy their taste buds when it comes to dessert – entice them with the Connoisseur hand decorated embroidered Christmas cake, or the Connoisseur matured Christmas pudding. Then add either the Spanish Mandarin marmalade with brandy, English blackcurrant jam with cassis or cherries in Kirsch to really be crowned a true host!

This exquisite selection of the finest tantalisers will be presented in good quality basket and could be yours for less than £250, as Marks and Spencer are giving customers a £10 off saving when you spend £75 or more on Christmas hampers. Be quick though, as this offer ends midnight Sunday. Also, if you’re planning on giving this a special gift for someone, don’t forget to add a gift message that makes it an even more thoughtful touch!

Start placing your orders from the 1st December 2009 for home delivery.

Local Information for Rotherhithe

n the south-east London Borough of Southwark lies the town of Rotherhithe, so named for (either) ‘landing place for cattle’ or ‘sailor haven’. Rotherhithe is located on a peninsula on the southern bank of the River Thames.

The area is sometimes referred to as ‘Surrey Docks’ due to the Surrey Commercial Docks that once covered the area. Since the 1980s, the area is also called Surrey Quays, but this usually refers to the south of the peninsula. Rotherhithe is also known as Redriff – which is the birthplace of Gulliver, from “Gulliver’s Travels”.

Rotherhithe is connected to the northern bank of the Thames by three tunnels, one of the (the Thames Tunnel to Wapping) was the first underwater tunnel in the world, originally built as a pedestrian tunnel. It is now a tunnel for the underground (rail system). The Rotherhithe Tunnel opened in 1908 and links to Limehouse via a two lane road. The Jubilee Line opened in 1999 and is a railway tunnel to the Canary Wharf in the Isle of Dogs.

Due to the strong Scandinavian presence in the docks, the area still has a thriving community. There are still Nordic influences around, some strong, some vague: community centres, churches, street and building names and architecture all point towards a strong connection formed with trades when the docks existed.

Perhaps you can take your car on a tour of Rotherhithe and find the homes of famous people and places – Max Bygraves and Michael Caine were both born here and at the end of Oliver Twist there is a description of Rotherhithe’s 1800s slum areas.