Best Of Londonist: 4-10 March 2024

Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring Londony news and features.

A Map Of Women's History In London

From Boudicca to Rachel Whiteread.

The Women's History London Map

Where (And When) To See Cherry Blossom In London

The best spots for snapping sakura.

Cherry blossom in London: beautiful pink trees lining a path in Greenwich Park
A Japanese-style cherry blossom tunnel in Greenwich. Image: Shutterstock

Londonist Talks To Just Stop Oil

"No one will listen to you if they cannot hear you."

People in orange tabards marching on Tower Bridge

"Sensationally Naff": The 1995 Plans To Rebrand Tube Stations After Advertisers

Tube sponsorship is nothing new.

Debdenhams tube roundel

60 Of The Best Things To Do In London This Spring

Your March-May diary, sorted.

A wooden wheelbarrow full of tulips in a courtyard at Hampton Court Palace.
© Historic Royal Palaces.

The Archives With 100 Kilometres Of Historic London Documents

A dream for lovers of London.

Shelves of old leather documents

Where To Celebrate St Patrick's Day 2024 In London

Parties, parades and other craic on and around 17 March (that's this coming week!).

A man wearing a pair of ovesized shamrock glasses, smiling at the camera
Photo: garryknight via creative commons

Pedlar's Acre: The Mysterious Bit Of South Bank Where The London Eye Now Stands

Who was the Pedlar of Lambeth?

Exterior of County Hall

Tempting New Afternoon Teas To Try In London Right Now: March 2024

Get booking for the newest afternoon tea menus in the capital.

A table with teapot and cups, sandwiches and cakes, in front of a blue patterned sofa
Image: Ben Carpenter

Bush Hall: Live Music At Historic West London Venue Under Immediate Threat

Another historic live music venue that needs your help urgently.

A colourful stage at Bush Hall
Image: Tom O'Donoghue via creative commons

Things To Do In London In The Easter Holidays 2024

Family-friendly events in the capital this spring.

Children dancing around a maypole
Image: Chris Walshaw

Earth Hour 2024: London To Be Plunged Into Darkness Again

Switch the lights off for an hour, for the good of the planet.

The O2 dome with most lights out
Photo: Matt Buck via creative commons

Ayyy! The Fonz Is Coming To London In June

Happy days.

Henry Winkler smiling