Book Review: The Secret History Of Our Streets – London
Six London streets, dissected.
BBC
Elbow’s Olympic Soundtrack Unveiled
Elbow lend their orchestral indie to the running and jumping, while Hyde Park sort of rocks.
Imperial College Submits Proposals For Wood Lane Site
Residential tower block, four star hotel and new public square among the proposals.
Map Of London’s Road Deaths, 1999-2010
Every road death in Britain on one map.
BBC’s ‘Biggest Ever Free Live Music Event’ For Olympics
Festival set for Hackney marshes.
Extra, Extra
End of the day, end of the week news. Have a good weekend.
In Film & Pictures: St Pancras Pop-Up Beethoven
Watch the BBC Symphony in action yesterday at the Eurostar terminal.
Extra, Extra
A round-up of Wednesday’s other news.
London’s Faith In Police Rises After Riots
77% of those polled by BBC London think the Met are doing a good job.
Monday Miscellanea
An epic beer flood, the BBC, a pointless illusionist, the Sunday Times and Dick Whittington’s inspiration all feature in this week’s Londony anniversaries.
Superimpose Big Things On Top Of Your House
How big is the Pentagon, and how would it look in your back garden?
