Best Of Londonist: 28 November 2021

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Last Updated 26 November 2021

Best Of Londonist: 28 November 2021

Your weekly Londonist round-up.

London's Water Pumps: Where Strange History Flows Freely

Dozens survive and all have their tales.

A vibrant blue water pump falsely coloured.

Lewisham Is London Borough Of Culture 2022 - Here Are Some Highlights

Grassroots gigs, immersive theatre, mass dances. (sponsor)

Santa's Back! London's Charming Christmas Instagram Account Returns

The man in red let loose in the capital.

Try The Most Fiendish London History Quiz Ever

Can you beat the prize-winning score?

The city skyline with a question mark

Inside The Anti-Fascist Library That's Been Fighting Nazism Since WW2

It opened on the day the Nazis invaded Poland.

Take 25% Off All Things Moquette From London Transport Museum's Shop

For a limited time only. (sponsor)

How To See London's Christmas Lights By Bus

Admire them from your moquette throne.

Photo: Jamie Davies/Unsplash

28 Rather Splendid Things To Do In London This Month: December 2021

From the first day of advent, through to NYE.

Christmas at Kew is one of London's many light festivals

Vintage Photos Of London In The Snow

Someone fetch the sledge.

kids throw snowballs at each other in trafalgar square

Choo-Choo-Choose This London Underground Train Set For Christmas This Year

It's got the TfL stamp of approval. (sponsor)

The Best Vegan And Veggie Christmas Sandwiches 2021

We have a winner...

A hand holds up a 'no beef' wellington sandwich in front of a statue of the Duke of Wellington. Worship our genius!

Review: RSC's Comedy Of Errors Is An Improvement On Shakespeare's Original

Pacy, vigorous, entrancing.

When Charlie Chaplin Was 'Kidnapped' At Croydon Airport

That's one way to get him to visit your cinema...

charlie chaplin gnawing on a boot

Get Into The Christmas Spirit(s) With The Whisky Exchange

London's haven for discerning drinkers. (sponsor)

A Map Of Sitcoms Set In London

From Hancock to Ted Lasso.

mark and jez from peep show looking suitably gormless
Peep Show and Croydon are synonymous, even thought it's not mentioned much in the show

Crossrail Enters The Final Phase Of Testing Ahead Of Opening In 2022

Fingers crossed(railed).

a crossrail train with its doors open

Dogs Are Allowed Into Church For Battersea's Ulti-Mutt Christmas Carol Service

Bark! The Herald Angels Sing.

This Traditional, Twinkling Christmas Market By The Thames Is Back For 2021

Plus live performances and children's activities. (sponsor)

Where To Play Board Games In London

Cafes, clubs and pubs.

a mezze platter and board games at draughts

7 Free And Festive Things To Do In London For Christmas 2021

Chrimbo on the cheap.

Review: The Valkyrie Lacks Fire... Literally

Fiery finale doused on advice of the council.

Grab Yourself West End Tickets With This Marvellous Cyber Monday Ticket Offer

& Juliet - one of the shows included in this Cyber Monday offering

Christmas In Soho: Cult Brands, Incredible Cuisine, And Sparkling Christmas Lights

Where to shop, snack and unleash your Christmas spirit. (sponsor)