http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32865 It is named after its founder, Ed Mirvish, who opened the store in 1948 and ran operations until his death in 2007. Running the length of an entire block, this building can be seen several metres away: the exterior is covered with thousands of huge red and yellow signs lit up like a theatre marquee, advertising the name of the store. There are also several slogans covering the exterior, with puns such as, “Our prices are for the birds – they’re cheap, cheap.”
The 160,000 square foot place sells all sorts of kitsch, as well as low-priced goods ranging from clothing, kitchenware, hardware, toys, furniture and appliances, grocery and pharmaceutical items.
The walls of the very modest interior are crammed with autographed photos of personalities such as Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Lauren Bacall, and many others. There are also posters and photos from old film and stage productions from theatres that Mirvish owned in Toronto and London.
Once you’re done looking and buying, the surrounding neighbourhood, called Mirvish Village, has unique boutiques, book stores, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32865 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19130

I enjoyed watching office workers hurrying home, sat on one of the bar’s terraces with a nice cold beer…

A great place to relax with your shopping and soak up the city’s vibe.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19130 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19126
It’s located in Kensington market, about five minutes from the entertainment and shopping districts – and there’s no curfew so you can stay out exploring as late as you please.

This is a friendly place but its real selling point is the combination of the low price of a bed of the night set against their great facilities…]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19126 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8979
The restaurant itself is a treasure trove of Tiffany glass panels and lights, mismatched furniture means you may be seated on a grand wooden throne or inside a reclaimed streetcar, and should you glance up check out the many artefacts and trinkets that adds to the family atmosphere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8979 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4706 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4706 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3597 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3597