Just a gentle reminder that you can now pre-book for some of the more exclusive properties taking part in Open House 2009. The annual event takes place on 19/20 September and will see some of London’s most interesting building offering free tours. For most, you …
This is sad: a lawyer is found to have committed suicide over the pressures of work and motherhood. So’s this: another London baby has died of suspected abuse. The price of Olympic tickets hangs in the balance. Did Amy steal coke from Kate? And do …
and swine flu comes It’s nice that the news media seems to have finally moved on from MPs’ expenses. But it’s not such a jump from MPs ‘in the trough’ to bigging up the latest scare story of the moment – Swine Flu. Finally, this …
But not by us. Lee Jackson is a man who, short of growing some Bazalgette whiskers, donning a tweed vest and striking out daily for Simpson’s on the Strand, could scarcely celebrate the Victorians with more enthusiasm. He’s written six novels and two non-fiction books …
View Where to play Tennis in a larger map Has watching Wimbledon 2009 gotten you itching to reach into the depths of your cupboard for that dusty old tennis racquet? Or perhaps you’re convinced that Andy Murray isn’t British enough and that you will one …
The results are in. We sent out some intrepid testers with Shoot Experience treasure maps to find out how much fun you can have with a camera and a little local trivia. The clues: It will come as no surprise to the Londonist faithful that …
By Richard Clatworthy Our friends at Shoot Experience have repackaged their fun, photography treasure hunts into a cute blue pocket. Now you can do a DIY photo treasure hunt and discover London from a different angle at your leisure. If you can’t get on a …
Living in London definitely has its perks, one being that family members and friends are usually eager to come visit (meaning that us London dwellers don’t have to be bothered to leave). The downside to receiving guests is having to become a last minute tour …
The introduction of a new cycle-hire scheme across London will be the big transport story of 2010. Well, that and the reopening of the expanded East London Line. And construction of the new western concourse at Kings Cross. And maybe a bit of Crossrail. OK, …
One of our favourite sites for London geekery just got a makeover. London Remembers aims to discover, transcribe and map all the memorials and plaques of London. It’s been running for a few years now, and has most of inner London nailed. The main weakness …
The much-anticipated UK implementation of Google’s Streetview technology happened this morning. Follow the link, zoom in on London, and drag the yellow man icon onto the map to get a 360 degree wraparound of the chosen location. We’re finding it very difficult to post about …
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