The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is a fantastic day out - summer or winter, it’s both educational and great fun! Plus their annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition is now open.
We love this year’s winning photo by Tom Lowe.
From Nouvelle Image, wall stickers…
From Envirosax, a Cherry Camellia…
From Simon Carter, an acorn…
From Radley, sweet pickings…
And the real thing; chestnut trees in Greenwich Park…
Greenwich has stepped even further back in time this week as filming for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 continues at the Old Naval College…
Johnny Depp has yet to visit us here at Hide All but we’ve a fitting replacement with a feline Jack Sparrow thanks to Takkoda - come visit our store to see!
London’s bicycle sharing scheme is now in full swing after being launched on 30th July 2010. After signing up, cyclists can collect a bike at one of the 400 docking stations across the city, then just pay as you ride - what a great idea!
How about using one to visit us in Shad Thames or Greenwich market? Cheap, eco-friendly, and a brilliant way to see the city (and our stores!)
Which is yours?
Sophie (working in Hide All Greenwich most Saturdays) is off to Glastonbury - well done on finishing your AS-Levels!
No-one here at Hide All has Wimbledon tickets but oh we do love this fortnight! And what a game last night… Good luck Isner and Mahut! The question is; do you have any legs left for today?
Our town centre manager in Greenwich, Emma, is getting married on Saturday. Lots and lots of love and best wishes on your special day! We will all be there and look forward to celebrating with you.
As for the football, roll on Sunday! Remember boys, it’s Germany - no penalty shoot-outs please.
And Hide All is nearly 25 years old too. We started with a market stall in February 1986 with the store opening a year later. When did you buy your first Hidesign briefcase?
Join the festivities in Greenwich on Friday 21st May. Bring in vintage Hide All and you can qualify for a 20% discount off a new leather bag. Offer runs between Friday 14th and Sunday 23rd.
Annie in a Yumi sailor dress (available in pink and green).
Simon Carter best-selling anchor cufflinks.
Tattoo art from Hello Lucky.
Don’t forget a day out by the Thames at the Fairtrade Festival, which runs from the 7th until the 9th May on Potter’s Field.
Visit Maritime Greenwich via the Thames Clipper and see the new toy boats exhibition at the Maritime Museum.
Happy days!
The sun is out and the London Marathon is this Sunday. Starting on Blackheath between 9-9.45am the runners will have covered 6 miles when they arrive at Greenwich Cutty Sark, then will run over Tower Bridge at 12 miles and then pass the Tower of London at 22 miles. Good luck all you runners!
Hide All Greenwich and Tower Bridge look forward to seeing all our marathon runners and their families over the weekend. Discounts in store for all visitors quoting “marathon weekend” (valid on purchases over £25).
Spring is in the air (and in our stores) - come and see us soon!
Some pictures from our Greenwich store.
And our store in Shad Thames.
Thank you Greenwich Magazine for featuring Hide All in the October/November edition!
Here’s Pauline and Mick and here’s the article for those of you who’d like to read it.