Monday Miscellanea
More Londony trivia for a Monday morning.
More Londony trivia for a Monday morning.
So which East End legends will be revived for the third outing?
Be the first to see the new series opener, meet the stars of the show and enjoy a free drink in a themed East End location, with our ticket giveaway. Whitechapel, for our money one of the best dramas to come out of ITV in …
There was a lot of walking this weekend in London… 10 people walked 20 miles in 8.5 hours and raised £2,106.00 for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres on Friday night. And on Saturday and Sunday, over 700 buildings opened up to the public for Open House …
Last week’s Londonist numbers and the corresponding picture that might be a Da Vinci Code-style clue to something: 5 shortlisted designs for the defunct gas holder in Kings Cross, of which the playground appeals to us the most 43 marathons completed in 52 days by …
Sigh with relief: the world has been saved from Harry Potter, the musical. Marvel at the Fulham housing estate with a 98% recycling rate. Wonder at Boris’ wisdom over lowering affordable housing targets. Sympathise with blind pedestrians: the Exhibition Road makeover doesn’t consider their needs. …
Kray fishing: gangster fans will be able to buy memorabilia at an auction next week. Trevor Phillips has given the Met a pat on the back. The Mayor’s overseas offices aren’t doing a very good job. London gets some more Michelin stars. ITV has been …
This Week In London’s History Monday – 22nd September 1955: A new television channel, ITV, launches at a ceremony at the Guildhall. Its broadcasting initially only covers the London area, but would be spread to the other UK regions over the next seven years. Tuesday …