Our introduction to Andrew Whitehead was through his work with the BBC, and during research of the Spitalfields area of London. He is a writer and lecturer with interests in the culture and politics of India, historic London, architecture, and political memorabilia. His blog is frequently updated and includes photography and a wide variety of topics.
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Our introduction to Jess Dante was a candid Q'n'A video about her life and relationships as an American living in England. As it turned out, Dante is the woman behind an online guide to visiting or living in London called Love and London. Dante has interesting views from a slightly different perspective, and produces travel vlogs and written guides to London for visitors.
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Our introduction to John Rogers was through a video tour of the docklands area during research for a feature on the E14 area of London. Rogers is a writer and filmmaker who is currently out there, walking areas of London and reflecting on what was, what could be, and picking up on the details of urban environments and social comment that's left in plain view.
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