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I know every washroom in the West End. Apple store, Topshop, the scary underground one across from Yautcha; I could go on.

But still, if you're shopping, and not close to a department store, pub (that looks busy enough to slip in and head straight for the loos), or one of the aforementioned shops, and you need a touch-up, or simply somewhere to sit for 10 minutes, you're pretty much out of luck.

From today, however, ladies in London have a place to relax after they lunch. WC1 is billed as 'the world's first ever multi million-pound ladies only ultra-luxurious powder room, loo and retail retreat', and offers hand cream and fresh towels in every oversized loo, deep seats for a quick shut- eye, and fresh flowers and music throughout. So basically a posh version of the 20p turnstile train station loos.

It may not quite be Virgin's newish lounge at Heathrow, but for ladies who don't have an office nearby and need to freshen up, this is going to be £5 well spent. Guys, guess for now, you just need to cross your legs.

WC1 - opens today
439-441 Oxford Street, W1
8am-9pm Monday-Saturdays, 12-6pm Sun
£5 per visit.

by ND
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