Archive for October, 2011

shitlondon

The Shit London Awards

Take a photo of London’s ugliest building and send along to the site.

richmondlitfest

Preview: Richmond Literature Festival

Head south-west for the likes of Jeremy Paxman, Claire Tomalin, Joe Dunthorne, David Kynaston and a big party on a boat.

Some Like It Hip Hop at the Peacock Theatre

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 25-31 October

Our suggestions for the top dance, opera, theatre and exhibitions opening this week

Remember this fellow? It's the old Wembley, with twin towers intact.

Travel Back In Time With Yahoo! Maps

Satellite views so out of date that old Wembley Stadium still stands.

Castor and Pollux performed by The English National Opera at The London Coliseum

Opera Review: Castor and Pollux @ Coliseum

The staging may shock, but the singing will enthral.

Matt Parker, Helen Arney and Steve Mould / photo by Steve Ullathorne

Interview: Festival Of The Spoken Nerd

Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker talk about their hit night of science and comedy.

cityhalltobuckpal

CityMapper Shows Quickest Routes, Costs And Calories

Five transport options in one interface.

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What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond

£1.50 for a filling and fairly healthy lunch? It’s a reality at Dunya near Clapton Pond.

The Bow junction, before the Superhighway was painted, from Google Maps.

First Cyclist Killed On Superhighway

Fatal incident at Bow flyover.

Flowers at the roadside for Min Joo Lee, photo my James Thomas (@JamesWPThomas)

Ghost Bike To Mark Site Of Min Joo Lee’s Death

The death of Min Joo Lee, hit by an HGV in Kings Cross, is to be marked with the installation of a Ghost Bike on Wednesday.