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.

November 5th, 2009 by eShop600

Waitrose Wine Direct and John Lewis are pleased to offer this fantastic deal for this week – a massive 25% off all wine and champagne when you buy a case or more. What’s more you get free delivery if you buy today!

Offer ends The offer ends 10th November 2009 at John Lewis.

Local Information for Bloomsbury

Drive in your carto the area in central London called Camden Borough and you’ll find a town by the name of Bloomsbury. It was developed by the Russell family in the 1600s and 1700s, became a fashionable area for living in, and became quite well known for its beautiful squares and gardens. Indeed, Southampton Square, now called Bloomsbury Square, was laid out in 1660 and was the first ‘square’ to be called a square, although not being the first square to be built in London.

Other squares located within Bloomsbury are Russell, Bedford, Queen, Gordon, Woburn and Tavistock Square. Until 1997 Bloomsbury was home to the British Museum but it was moved to Somers Town due to space restrictions.

Bloomsbury and its squares are also home to many professional institutions, among them the Great Ormond Street Hospital and the University College Hospital, the British Museum, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the British Medical Association, the University of London Library, Senate House and the Foundling Museum. Get there by car, but spend the day walking around and admiring the beautiful gardens and architecture.

When you’re done with the professional, what about the spiritual – Saint George’s Church dates back to 1716 and the church of Saint George the Martyr is even older at 1703. Two newer (but no less striking) churches are Church of Christ the King (1853) and Saint Pancras New Church (1822).

October 12th, 2009 by eShop600

These days Marks and Spnecer are a brand that is recognised for most things from electical goods, food and drink, Bedroom Furniture, Dining room and Kitchen, ladies and mens fashion, Kids clothing, Toys, Flowers and Gifts, Wine and mnay other products available online from the Marks and Spencer Website.

So as you can see Marks and Spencer have a massive range of products but I am going to mention just one of these products here today with 33% off selected Wines. Now this is a great deal as Christmas is just around the corner and there is nothing like stocking up on wines in advance.

Marks and Spencer have all kinds of wine from Chile, Red, White, Sparkling, Mixed Cases and award winning wines recommended by Marks and Spencer.

Local Information for Muswell Hill

The earliest records of Muswell Hill date back to the 12th century. Its name is thought to come from the natural spring that was thought to have miraculous healing properties. Reportedly, a King passing through the area drank from the spring and was cured of his disease. The place then became a pilgrimage for the ill a hurting during medieval times.

Until the 19th century the community saw little growth, and then branchline railway brought connecting service to Finsbury Park and Kings Cross stations. Muswell Hill is located in the London Borough of Haringey.

Built in 1863 as a public recreation facility and entertainment centre, the Alexandra Palace is one of Muswell’s more prominent local attractions. The main hall displays various exhibitions throughout the year and the ice skating rink is surrounded by lights and beautiful landscaping to create a magical backdrop.

Muswell Hill’s restaurants line the streets and their menus include Chinese, Italian, Indian, Japanese, Greek and seafood. For a fun evening try; Ha!Ha! Bar & Canteen or Monkey Nuts, Galinos, Jade Chinese or the Olive Tree.