On a recent trip home to the UK I started becoming nostalgic and satisfying my craving for all things British. So I started a picture journal of my top ten things. These things are all totally subjective so feel free to share anything you think should really be on the list, by emailing us at BritsinLA@gmail.com
- Family. Even better when it’s in a pub over a few lovely cold frothy pints
- Fish and Chips from a proper chippy. This greasy, staple comfort food smothered in salt and vinegar is a craving LA just can’t seem to get right.
- Trashy Tabloid Newspapers – where else in the world can you get catchy headlines like these?
- Public Transportation. British buses, taxi and trains are reliable, fast and for the most part comfortable. Although in some parts things get a little ‘Chavtastic’ with no conductors anymore to tell the kids to take their feet off the chairs.
- Sweets & Chocolate. Minstrels are just delicious hard shell candy with soft milk chocolate inside. I also love rhubarb and custard hard boiled sweets. Hard to find but delicious.
- Tasteful Graffiti Art. These are street installations by an up and coming artist called Mehdi. Repped by Howard Griffin Gallery in Shoreditch
Clever graffiti art - Good style. I don’t know if it’s because of the cold we are able to wear more layers in the UK. But there are more reasons for us to pull on a really good tailored suit and a fantastic pair of shoes, that can stand getting wet.
- A good haircut. I stumbled upon a great barbers in London called Man Made, in St. George’s Street, where I had a great haircut and shave, and most importantly great advice on how to manage my new barnet, by a barber who was very well groomed himself.
- Theatre: whether it’s the West End or the Young Vic, London really does have the best choice. I was lucky to see three very different but all brilliant plays. “The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-time”, “Assassins” and Mike Bartlett’s “Bull.”
- Walking. Whether it’s markets, cobbled streets or running for the last bus, in the UK we tend to walk a lot. Sometimes out of necessity or sometimes for enjoyment. In LA we have to “hike” to stroll up to the Hollywood sign, also because we are in our cars so much.
You can see more images from my most recent trip by visiting my Instagram @craigyoung26 and the hashtag #thingsbritsmissabouthome
Cheers!
Craig
