The History of London and The Hell Rake's Revels

For a city centuries in the making, it is wonderful to see that History is alive and well keeping the masses educated and giving the educated something to rely on! Every Tuesday nights a veritable who's who of Londoners descend upon the belle epoque interiors and restored Victorian grandeur of this hotel on Regent Street. Built in 1865 by a Parisian wine merchant this location is sure to make you shudder with glee. And shudder I did, jitterbugged, charlestoned, jive and rock 'n rolled.

This is the exterior of the location

For on Tuesday's its home to The Hell Rake's Revels, a 30s,40s, and 50s themed night where everyone is dressed to impress and no one misses a sequin on their flapper dress, or a brace holding up their vintage trews!

My dear friend Henry Conway was the leader for the night taking myself and Karin along for the mad ride. I had heard so much of this night from him over the course of its first year in existence but never had my trips to London allowed me the chance to open my dressing up box and don longshoremenman attire or my most dapper tail-coat. Last night however we took to the streets in style...

Here I cozy up with flapper fatale Karin as we prepare to dance the night away.

This is lovely Caroline, a fashion writer for Penthouse magazine makes a splash decked out in full Burlesque attire. Ravishing I'm sure.

This fair young Pirate takes the Jack Sparrow look to the next level with her glittering Pirate boots. A three corner hat sat atop her coiffed head.

And Henry and I take a break to have a puff from our Dunhill cigarette filters. He in silver and I in gold, of course.

What is so amazing to me is that other cities may have these parties for some special some one's birthday, or perhaps once a month. In London, you can find it every night.

The Modern Time Club at www.themoderntimesclub.co.uk The Black Cotton Club at www.ladyluckclub.co.uk and The Lady Luck itself also at www.ladyluckclub.co.uk

are just a few of the options as well as eveTuesdayday at Cafe Royal for The Hell Rake's Revels. They all boast an array of HotHouse Swing, Gypsy Jazz, Big Band, Be Bop Jump,Vegas Grind asking their guests to come prepared for sparking conversation, ravishing and refined robes the finest of champagne. Where could you go wrong.

Tonight I am off to an exhibition opening at Spitalfields Market, so updates to come!

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