The original vintage London guide and listings site

About the London Dossier

Inspired by “Len Deighton's London Dossier” book from 1967, Jean-Paul Séculaire launched his London Dossier website in 2001 as an online “alternative guidebook” for the 21st Century. Aimed at both Londoners and visitors alike, the London Dossier remains an unapologetically personal guide to vintage music, fashion, film, club nights, and other events of interest in London.

Here, fans of vintage Black music can discover London's nightlife and where to buy that elusive dusty vinyl, Italian coffee lovers can read about London's café culture, dandies can find out where to buy the sharpest threads, and film buffs can find information about London's independent cinemas.

About the author

The London Dossier is written by London-born DJ, promoter, and bon vivant Jean-Paul Séculaire. After leaving London to carry out academic research, he earned a PhD in 2024 and returned to the capital as Dr. Séculaire.

As well as relaunching his London Dossier, he plans to relaunch his much-missed RIGHT ON! club night in 2026.