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The Seafarer
Outside the Seafarer Inn, where the lonely or unhappily married—though often both— conducted their hushed rendezvous, the ocean coughed up its white-tipped spittle. It lay sprawled on the shore before retreating, leaving a momentary imprint of capillaries.
Casey Chan
May 5


London Fashion Shines At King's Annual Runway Show.
Recent conversations around the state of British fashion have often been accompanied by sighs of worry. But King's annual fashion show, which took place on 20th March 2026, was a reminder that the industry's future is in confident hands. Showcasing the work of emerging designers and models drawn entirely from the student body, the evening was a testament to homegrown talent
Arielle Sam-Alao
May 3


‘Hokum’ Review: Damian McCarthy Is Making His Mark On Folk Horror
Hokum follows the journey of apathetic American author Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) to the rural Irish hotel where his parents once honeymooned.
Hannah Tang
Apr 27


Who Is More To Blame? Reflections Of Thoughtcrime In 'The Drama'
The philosophical question, “Is a crime defined by the act itself, or by the mind that conceived it?” anchors The Drama (2026)
Luiza Helena Britton
Apr 27


The Illusion Of Choice: Labour And Obligation In Mark Jenkin's 'Rose Of Nevada'
The Rose of Nevada doesn’t open simply; it instead offers glimpses at decay: rotting timber, lichen and images of a Cornish fishing town well past its prime. The opening scenes of the film offer a glimpse of the plot to come: a movie about time and what we owe to our community.
Arielle Sam-Alao
Apr 26


Casey Chan
May 5
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![Writer Hebe Hancock shares something that made her aware of this, followed by a deep dive into the history of London:
“a friend living south of the river (Elephant & Castle, to be precise) mentioned that there were no Blank Street Coffee stores south of the river. This struck me as noteworthy because the chain signifies the presence of trendy areas and gentrification – why live somewhere where you can’t get your blueberry matcha? There’s now [two Blank Streets south of the river], but compare that to the [28 branches on the north side], and it seems completely insignificant.”
“The division of the capital began with the Romans in the 5th century, when they established their settlement of Londinium in the area where the City of London borough stands today. This was followed nearly two centuries later by the Anglo-Saxons, who based their community Ludenwic near Charing Cross; everything was solidified north of the Thames.”
Read the full article (along with some others you might have missed due to exam season!) at www.strandmagazine.co.uk.
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