News, reviews and events; the history and future of London
Sadiq Says He Wants London To Host 2040 Olympics
26 July 2024 @ 3:18 pm
Promises "the greenest Games ever".
45+ Summery Things To Do In London This Month: August 2024
26 July 2024 @ 9:00 am
Carnival! Plus beer and cocktail festivals, and Afternoon Tea Week.
The Queen's Old Bank Vault Is Stuffed With Rock 'N' Roll Treasures - And It's Free To Visit
26 July 2024 @ 8:45 am
From Madonna's bustier to Jimi Hendrix's bedposts.
Kentish Town Tube Station Will Now Stay Closed Till The End Of The Year
26 July 2024 @ 8:27 am
"Further complex and time-consuming repairs" required.
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club Looks Set To Close Down This Weekend
25 July 2024 @ 11:50 am
Legendary East End venue taking a 'permanent holiday'.
A Brief History Of Umbrellas In London
25 July 2024 @ 9:09 am
The first Londoners to use one were a laughing stock...
Minster Court Redevelopment: City's Pink Gothic Bastion Set For Part-Demolition
25 July 2024 @ 8:47 am
It was Cruella de Vil's HQ, no less.
A First Look At The V&A's Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail Exhibition
24 July 2024 @ 2:07 pm
It's a Swiftie takeover at the V&A.
Things To Do This Weekend In London: 27-28 July 2024
24 July 2024 @ 11:18 am
Lavender harvest, a new Taylor Swift exhibition, and a rap battle final.
Fold The Phone! Contorted Phone Box Appears At Old Street
24 July 2024 @ 10:13 am
There's also a 'folded' bus and bench.