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  1. 5 good things you should see (and buy) in London right now

    1. The Animal Olympics Can you see one of Charlotte Cory's brilliantly bonkers artworks lining the centuries-old walls of Windsor Castle? Apparently it's true, and word is that the Queen is a huge fan of the London artist. (I'd believe anything after her starring role in the James Bond skit). You can see what all the fuss is about at Charlotte's current exhibition, 'The Sporting Champions' at her gallery in Greenwich. There are Victorian rabbit wrestlers, parrot cyclists and kangaroo cricketers, as well as hand-crafted Victorian medals. But where are the corgi beach volleyball players? Probably hanging her Her Maj's bedroom. Until 20 August, 2012. The Green Parrot Gallery, Greenwich 73 Lassell Street London SE10 9PJ Nearest transport: Greenwich rail/Cutty Sark DLR Click here for a Wee Birdy map. Opening hours: Fridays 11am-6pm 2. The Karl Olympics Even the likes of iconic Chanel fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, couldn't resist taking on the Olympics with a limited-edition capsule collection for Selfridges. His new pop-up shop on the third floor, named Team Karl, is home to a range of Olympics-inspired fashion and accessories including medal-emblazoned t-shirts and gold-splattered Karl motif tote bags. There are also a few men's items currently available online. Selfridges 400 Oxford Street London W1A 1AB Nearest tube: Bond Street Click here for a Wee Birdy map. Opening hours until Monday 13 August: Monday to Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 10am-8pm [Image via Blog Deluxe Online] 3. The PopUp Olympics Head to this pop-up shop in Greenwich throughout the Olympic period and discover some of London's best designer-makers from Cockpit Arts and various studios. Take your pick from art prints, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, homewares, beauty products and lighting by the likes of Lorna Syson, MacMaster Design, Naomi Ryder and Siobhan McIntosh. Until Thursday 23 August, 2012. PopUp@Greenwich 20 Nelson Street London, SE10 9JB Nearest transport: Greenwich rail/Cutty Sark DLR Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12 noon-8pm Sunday 12 noon-5pm 4. The Goodhood Olympics Hackney is one of the host boroughs of the London Olympics, and it's also home to some of London's coolest and most fashion-forward boutiques, including The Goodhood Store. Based in Hoxton for over five years, the store stocks a line-up of covetable brands including P.A.M, Antipodium, Surface to Air and Peter Jensen. To celebrate the borough's Olympic status, Goodhood has designed a limited-edition t-shirt, which goes on sale today in store and online for £35. The Goodhood Store 41 Coronet Store London N16HD Nearest tube: Old Street Click here for a Wee Birdy map. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11am-6.30pm Sunday 12 noon-5pm 5. The Retro Olympics London's legendary vintage shop, Retro to Go, has gone for retro gold with their collection of original sportswear from the '70s to '90s, like this Olympic Karate t-shirt. Check out the range in store (there are three shops in London) or online. Retro to Go 110-112 Cheshire Street London E2 6EJ Tel. 020 7613 3636 Nearest tube: Liverpool Street Click here for a Wee Birdy map. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-7pm Thursday 10am to 8pm Sunday 11.30am-6pm Click here for the 25 best London Olympic Games souvenirs. Click here for the best Union Jack souvenirs. Click here for the best non-tat Jubilee souvenirs.
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