Must-read stuff
- Can two London roads predict the US election result?
- There used to be Victorian nightclubs in Blackheath.
- Heal's on London's 'Furniture Street' has a lot of history...
Things to do today:
ART AND ANTIQUES: The LAPADA Art and Antiques Fair in Berkeley Square presents 100 exhibitors with collections including jewellery, tapestries, silver and ceramics. £20 (+booking fee), book in advance, all day from 11am (until 18 September)
JOURNALIST TALK: Charles Moore, former editor of The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Spectator, is giving a talk about his life as part of the Prudential series at China Exchange. £10 (+booking fee), book in advance, 6.30pm
ART TALK: Head to PEER on Hoxton Road to hear artists Neil Clements and David Batchelor discussing the future of British abstract art. Free, just turn, up, 6.30pm
DRUGS AND WRITING: Join Stop and Search's live podcast recording at Waterstones Tottenham Court Road and explore why there are so many drug stories in the media. Guests include journalists from The Guardian, Vice and The Mail on Sunday. Free, book in advance, 7pm
COMEDY: The Old Queens Head in Angel is hosting their favourite Edinburgh Fringe comedians for a night of giggles. The line up includes Kieran Hodgson, Tony Law and Rose Matafeo. £5/£7, book in advance/just turn up, 7.30pm (show starts at 8pm)
OPEN MIC STORYTELLING: A selection of five minute stories make up the London Moth Storyslam at Rich Mix. This month's theme is 'busted', so bring your best anecdotes about run-ins with the law, your boss and your mum. £8, just turn up, 8pm
Good cause of the day
CHARITY RUN: By running a mile once a week for six weeks for Sport Heroes Group, a charity of your choice has the chance to win £3,000 — and you'll be entered into a draw to win a running holiday worth £1,200. Find out more here.
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Our daily pick of Funzing events
LUXURY TRAVEL TALK: Discover how to travel in style for next to nothing. Nicky has been travelling first class around the world for a fraction of the price and he's sharing his tips with you — get your tickets now. £10, 20 September
HAUNTED TUBE: Discover the ghostly history of the Underground on this tour. Wander through tunnels beneath the Square Mile and discover what really lies beneath our city. £10, 3/5/6/10/12/13/16 October
