The town in outer London in which the Rolling Stones were spotted by a notable
music promoter in 1963 during an early gig at the then Red Lion public
house (now the Winning Post) in Sutton High Street. The rest is history.
But, I hear you say, there must more to the town than *just* that. Well, yes: Sutton is just ten miles from London'
s Charing Cross, and is a very leafy and pleasant place to be. Much of Sutton was build during Victorian times, so the architecture has the character of that era. In recent years there'
s been something of an influx of young professionals, whose presence has helped lead to the current plethora of trendy restaurants, stylish
coffee houses and cool bars, like All Bar
One.
PERSON 1: Are there any "hidden gem" areas in and around London?
SAGE: There were a few years ago, and I'd have said SUTTON was
one. But it'
s not hidden any more.
