Editor’s PicksExplore Handel House Museumand other historic homes, p. 16.January 2013Watch Disney’sThe Lion King, p. 70.Dine on Argentine cuisine at the newGarufin restaurant, p. 81.Above: Shop for <strong>London</strong>bus booties and othergifts, p. 60. Right: Catchactor Rowan Atkinson onthe <strong>London</strong> stage, p. 14.4| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013
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