angela webb Yours, The RIVER Magazine is published by River Publishing House Limited. Company number: 830796. River Publishing House cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited articles and images. We reserve the right to publish and edit any letters and emails. The material in The RIVER Magazine is subject to copyright. All rights reserved. The paper in this magazine originates from timber that is sourced from sustainable forests, responsibly managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The manufacturing mills have both FSC & PEFC certification and also ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditation. recycle When you have finished with this magazine please recycle it STAFF EDITOR Angela Webb awebb@therivermagazine.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS Mark Leonard Owen Rice Sheena Spencer Christian Thomson DESIGNERS Cecilia Perriard Milana Veselinovic PUBLISHER Chris Richmond COMMERCIAL SALES Lee Hayes commercial@therivermagazine.co.uk T he character of Londoner’s has often been marvelled at especially in difficult times. During The Blitz of the Second World War London took a battering - photos from the time show devastated streets and yet more often than not someone is in the picture with a broad smile as they walk over heaps of rubble. We were not to be beaten then and nothing has changed. Even the recent chaos brought to the streets around Borough Market revealed how that courage is shared by Romanian bakers, Spanish bankers, Canadian homeless shelter workers, French chefs and Australian nurses who showed their mettle in the face of devastation. In these strange days, the people of London still come out to enjoy the capital’s culture. From the fabulous exotic food in our markets, the art of Grayson Perry to the sounds of the blues and Amy Winehouse, we continue to be inspired by the beautiful things we make and share together. HERE’S TO THE OF people Borough! EDITOR’S WORDS MAGAZINE Follow us @rivermagazine TheRiverMagazine Visit us www.therivermagazine.co.uk Call Us 020 7193 7833