Thekingsroad’s Blog

Following on from their wonderful exhibition of unseen 1960′s photography, Gills are now featuring the works of accaimed local artist Jem Turpin. The paintings are highly expressionistic and display a distinctly Spanish flavour. To see some more examples of  Jem’s excellent work, visit http://www.martinpearceart.com. If you like what you see, hurry on down to Gills – apparently they’re [...]

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Many of you will already be aware that Wilsons bakery has closed. This is a big blow for Kings Road as Wilsons was a a much loved establishment here. With a history dating back 100 years, Wilsons was quite literally a cornerstone of the community. It will be sorely missed. Now every cloud has a silver [...]

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Now technically, ‘Amongst Other Things’  is on Western Road, but to me its part of Kings Road. Run by Toby and Beth, this acclaimed new shop is now fully open for business. Here you’ll find all manner of all things retro – kitchenwear, clothing, toys, books, posters…This has to be the grooviest shop in the [...]

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