SHOREDITCH

This area is known across the globe for various different reasons, but mainly as London's own "Curry Mile". Brick Lane in Shoreditch is home to so much more than first-rate spiced food, it also plays host to Jewish bagel shops, Indian sari silks and artists' studios - Gilbert and George and Tracey Emin are famously proud residents of the neighbouring streets. The vibrant mix of communities and activities here attracts Londoners in the masses, who all gravitate towards its exciting bars, clubs, coffee shops, fashion outlets and graduate art shows. It is known for its strong link to fashion with vintage shops galore and who can forget its famous Fashion Street.