Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
March 31, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Luxurious South Kensington apartment offered to NHS workers for 75% less than it generally rents for during the coronavirus crisis by film producer Alexa Jago A born and bred Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea resident is offering her opulent South Kensington apartment – situated within close walking distance of both the Chelsea and Westminster … Continue reading “A Respite for NHS Workers in SW7”
January 7, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Lady ‘Call Me Victoria’ Borwick makes a fool of herself on the BBC’s ‘Big Question’ as it is revealed that the MP who managed to lose the safe seat of Kensington is ludicrously seeking a comeback Yesterday morning, Lady ‘Call Me Victoria’ Borwick nodded her head on the BBC’s The Big Questions as another … Continue reading “Blessed Borwick’s Back”
March 7, 2017
by General
The “mastermind of Britain’s biggest cash robbery”, “from the streets kid” and “scary son of a b**ch” Lee Murray was born in Greenwich and nicknamed (much to his displeasure) ‘The Alien’ by fellow members of what was known as the ‘Buttmarsh Boys’ gang. He “liked punching people almost at random in the street”, turned to … Continue reading “Lee Brahim Murray-Lamrani (AKA ‘Lightning Lee’ and ‘The Stopwatch’)”
December 20, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Tracey Emin announces she’s quitting London after her plans to construct a carbuncle that resembles a Hitler-esque oven are rejected; Londoners rejoice Tracey Emin CBE, RA is no doubt liked by somebody, somewhere. She’s made a fortune from what she calls “art” and though her unmade bed is often derided as one of the … Continue reading “Terrible Tracey”
March 6, 2016
by General
Fly-fisherwoman Marina Gibson is an ambassador for amongst others Orvis and Indigo Ivy and describes her passion as an “unreachable itch”.
February 28, 2016
by General
Born on Christmas Day 1927, Arthur Woodham is famed for his eponymous café in Kingsland Road, Dalston.
October 5, 2015
by General
This flame haired academic and “rebel ethnographer” is obsessed with what she calls the “Precariat” or what – in layman’s terms – might be described as “those at the bottom of the class structure”.
September 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ chooses five artists’ studios for sale that will appeal to creatives with significant means
July 28, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Michael Bloomberg offers £2 million above the £15 million asking price to see off three other bidders and buys George Eliot’s house by the River Thames
by General
The author of Ugly and Beyond Ugly, Clapham based Constance Briscoe is nothing but a shameless disgrace.
July 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Why does Alexa Chung generate so many column inches? The answer remains shrouded in mystery suggests Matthew Steeples
July 10, 2015
by General
A catering manager turned Ponzi schemer and conman, Canary Wharf based Alex Hope blamed everyone but himself for his demise.
July 1, 2015
by General
Flame-headed and a mother of four, Victoria Borwick became Conservative Member of Parliament for Kensington in May 2015.
June 25, 2015
by General
La Brasserie and Stella Artois to host a Wimbledon themed evening where guests can learn to pour the perfect pint
June 17, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times is honoured to be blocked on Twitter by this hypocritical loudmouthed Labour Member of Parliament.
June 8, 2015
May 29, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks banker and author David Gigauri: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
A £25 million Westminster house that was the scene of all things scandalous
May 24, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks mental health issues campaigner Rob Howell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 17, 2015
by General
One of three sons of the late Sir David Frost and his second wife Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard, “rum adventurer” George Frost created his own rum brand, The Duppy Share, after falling in love with the Caribbean
May 8, 2015
by General
Despite defining “The Sloane” and “The Mayfair Mercenary”, the co-author of The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook lived out her final years in Notting Hill
April 28, 2015
by General
London born Ken Howard is renowned as a painter of scenes in London, Cornwall and Venice.
April 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks realtor and star of ‘Million Dollar Listing San Francisco’ Justin Fichelson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
Once described as “having a mouth like a truck driver and the looks of a goddess”, thrice married American actress Ava Gardner spent her final years in Knightsbridge’s Ennismore Gardens.
by General
It’s Christmas every day for this bearded giant. Generally spotted in the pubs of South Kensington and always on his own, Kensington Claus has favoured drinking spots at each bar he visits
April 21, 2015
by General
On her website Nina Campbell describes herself as “one of the world’s most respected and influential interior designers” and someone with a “contagious wit and brilliant sense of style”.
April 17, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Thrillist’s analysis of the best and the worst features of each London neighbourhood yielded fascinating results – most especially in the case of Kensington and Chelsea
April 16, 2015
April 5, 2015
by General
The legendary cricket commentator and author Henry Blofeld describes his world as “bubbly and boisterous”.
by General
Describing herself on Twitter as “London’s proper little madam”, there’s a lot more to Emma Sayle than meets the eye.
April 2, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Motcombs Bar & Restaurant offers what could quite possibly be the best set of bargains for drinkers in the affluent area of Belgravia during April – including two G&Ts for just £5.90
March 29, 2015
by General
Described as “the most successful restaurant creator and investor in Britain” by Newsweek, Arjun Waney is the Karachi born septuagenarian behind restaurants in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Malibu and New York
March 27, 2015
by General
Having begun her career cooking at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants and at Daphne’s and Papillon in Chelsea, Joudie Kalla established Baity Kitchen in Walton Street in 2011.
March 23, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
An 18th century former court house in Chelsea is for sale for £14.5 million or available to rent at £10,000 per week
by General
Despite Ed Miliband condemning the Conservatives as “the party of Mayfair hedge funds”, Labour happily and hypocritically accepted £591,800 from Mayfair hedge fund boss Martin Taylor between 2012 and 2015.
March 22, 2015
by General
Hull born textile designer and mother of one Pat Albeck studied at the Royal College of Art in the 1950s and is best known for creating special tea towels for the National Trust.
March 9, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks artist and curator Kate Enters: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
March 7, 2015
by General
A delightful and talented actress and film financier, Alexa Jago is based in London and Los Angeles.
by Matthew Steeples
Jimmy Page wins planning dispute with neighbour Robbie Williams
March 4, 2015
March 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Labour’s David Lammy defends shoplifters who steal luxury goods
February 28, 2015
by General
Accompanied everywhere by her much loved “urban gun dog” Lola, public relations guru Claire Zambuni won The Field magazine’s Shooting Personality of the Year in 2012.
February 23, 2015
by General
Hillingdon based Jack Duffin was selected to stand as UKIP’s candidate in Uxbridge and South Ruislip in the May 2015 General Election.
February 18, 2015
by General
A London and Los Angeles based filmmaker, writer, poet and photographer, Amanda Eliasch was born in Beirut and is a regular on any “most invited list”.
February 16, 2015
by General
When Charlie Anson appeared on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den in February 2015 to raise funds for his cartoon business, Charlie’s Cartoons, he was unsuccessful but praised by Deborah Meaden for his “passionate pitch”.
January 17, 2015
by General
This English “social reformer” became the first British-born person of Chinese origin to enter the House of Lords in June 2010.
January 15, 2015
January 13, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that the closure of the Knightsbridge restaurant Racine brings with it another nail in the coffin of dining out in The Royal Borough
January 11, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Plated X: 15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’
January 10, 2015
by General
He arrogantly terms himself “the entrepreneur who declared war on depression”, but in reality sex party organiser Chris Reynolds Gordon is nothing but a tacky self-promoting media whore.
January 5, 2015
by General
Somerset born Jill Dando was the greatly respected presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch between 1995 and 1999.
January 4, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
This renowned art sleuth co-presents BBC1’s Fake or Fortune? with Fiona Bruce.
December 22, 2014
by General
This talented musician and singer-songwriter is the grandson of the Gormenghast series author Mervyn Peake.
October 27, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
This colourful character allegedly is called James and rides from Wimbledon Common to Sloane Square.
October 25, 2014
by General
In marrying Hugh van Cutsem in 2005, Edinburgh educated Rose Astor united two dynasties.
September 27, 2014
by General
This twice married, Hampstead born property titan acquired British Land for £1 million in 1970 from the corporate raider Jim Slater.
September 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks writer, poet and photographer Amanda Eliasch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 28, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates
August 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Two Rolls-Royce Phantoms blinged beyond belief It’s the ‘Silly Season’ and this week we have two Pictures of the Week. One is of an American Rolls-Royce Phantom and the other is of a similarly ridiculous car in London.
July 5, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Spencer Matthews and Stephanie Pratt share their love on Twitter A group of owls is referred to as a parliament and given that Made in Chelsea ‘star’ Spencer Matthews has united with his namesake and fellow reality television creation Spencer Pratt’s sister, Stephanie, we are given to suggest that the trio are just such … Continue reading “A parliament of Pratts”
May 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The sale of a £16.95 million duplex penthouse in Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a place that most Londoners avoid. It’s a place for pigeons, protestors and tourists and though millions travel through it daily, most don’t tend to stop. In an article for The Guardian titled “Why I hate London’s Trafalgar Square”, the … Continue reading “The best view in London or an expensive way to live in London’s ‘naffest’ square?”
May 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks drinks industry guru and blogger Gary Hazell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? “Go with your inner instinct”. I always think that most of us know instinctively what is right or wrong. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our … Continue reading “Gary Hazell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 30, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This London born rugby player’s mum learnt ‘The Knowledge’ and worked as a taxi driver so she could send him to a private school. Cipriani has no connection to the restaurant and hotel empire of the same name, but his model girlfriend, Kelly Brook, “sent a message” to him by dining at the London outpost … Continue reading “Danny Cipriani”
April 27, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks author, designer and band manager Sasha Reid: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? “Anything is possible”. I love knowing that you can take a little idea and create anything out of it. The possibilities are endless. “Don’t get even, get medieval” … Continue reading “Sasha Reid: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
He’s taken action against 16 newspapers as: “If they tell lies, I sue them” and another court case resulted in Michael Winterbottom having to change the name of a film about his father, the club owner, pornographer and property tycoon Paul Raymond. Termed by some as the new “King of Soho”, Raymond launched a London … Continue reading “Howard Raymond”
April 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks designer Sophie Rossdale: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? An inkpot and a computer. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If in doubt, add more wine”. Kerry Katona was considered … Continue reading “Sophie Rossdale: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks artist and gallery manager Zuleika Parkin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Joy, art and love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my … Continue reading “Zuleika Parkin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks estate agent Edward Thomson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Honesty and integrity. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? My favourite is: “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger” but “Try … Continue reading “Edward Thomson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A monthly round up of the moves of the newsworthy Fishing around Poissonnerie on Draycott Avenue, popular with the likes of Sir Michael Caine and Sir Roger Moore, is for sale through Miles Commercial. The 6,700 square foot property, owned by respected restaurateur Peter Rosignoli, has a price tag of £14,000,000 and the agents … Continue reading “Moving on”
April 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Essex born journalist Richard Littlejohn claims that the Royal Family are a “bunch of tax-evading adulterers”
April 11, 2013
by Sarah Tucker
Sarah Tucker tries out Britain’s scariest new attraction 80mph, approximately a mile long, 700 foot above a mountain lake, under clear blue skies in Snowdonia: Today, I became Wonder Woman for 55 seconds.
April 9, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks actor Jules Knight: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Vino, feminae et Carmen. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Ask, believe, receive”. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who … Continue reading “Jules Knight: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Forthcoming restaurant openings in Chelsea The restaurant business is a transient place and it seems no more so than in Chelsea. Places come and go here and though there are a number of mainstays that have lasted for a considerable length of time, some last barely even two years. Beauchamp Place, commonly known … Continue reading “New openings in SW3”
April 5, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Blue Boar Smokehouse chef Jon Ingram: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Seasonality, traceability and simplicity. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Stupid. Kerry Katona … Continue reading “Jon Ingram: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
March 29, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks concierge Jackie Branston: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Inner strength. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Fair play.
by Matthew Steeples
The “Devil’s Advocate” is jailed for 14 years Bogus lawyer Giovanni di Stefano was jailed for 14 years yesterday after being found guilty of nine counts of obtaining a money transfer by deception, eight counts of fraud, three counts of acquiring criminal property, two counts of using a false instrument, one count of attempting … Continue reading “The truth’s stranger than fiction”
March 27, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The sale of a historic £22 million residence on London’s Cheyne Walk Cheyne Walk in Chelsea is amongst the addresses that an estate agent would describe as “the most sought after in London”. Up there in the company of the Bishops Avenue, Grosvenor Square and Cadogan Square, it has moved from having been home … Continue reading “Taking a view”
March 24, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A self-made mogul and former champion boxer who cannot read or write fluently. He thinks “differently” and built a £400 million fortune by creating and then selling a buy-to-let empire of almost 6,000 rental properties. Panayiotou takes the view that it is “moral[ly]” right to pay taxes in Britain and of those who call Heath … Continue reading “Andreas Panayiotou”
March 23, 2013
