Sheep grazing at Mudchute Farm. For one day only, Savile Row turns ovine: London’s poshest and most famous tailoring street will be closed to traffic, turfed over and filled with a flock of brightly-dyed Exmoor Horn and Bowmont sheep. The stunt, officially called Field Day, …
With the traceability and origin of food on the minds of more and more Londoners, a lambing visit to the farm seemed like a great way to bring Londonist readers a little closer to what goes on our plates. Situated in the Wiltshire countryside, Langley …
London Bridge was closed to traffic today, allowing all manner of unusual diversions to occupy its span. Vintage vehicles, hog roasts and costumed men with sheep battled against the elements to celebrate the 800th birthday of London Bridge. Click through the images for more details. …
An unfortunate sheep at Mudchute Farm by Dean Nicholas. Sheeplift at your own risk. This Sunday, knitters and wannabe knitters can clack their needles in the company of rare breed sheep and learn how the yarn they cast on makes it all the way from …
Late for work this morning? Our Londonista-at-Large regales us thus, from the top deck of a number 40 bus: I was somewhat in a state of ‘I can’t believe I’ve just spend 20 minutes stuck in traffic on the Walworth Road and now I’m late …
Early this morning, a woman strode purposefully through the drizzle across London Bridge. No real news in that, except that she did this accompanied by six sheep (New Romney rams, for sheep-lovers amongst you). Amanda Cottrell, a Freeman of the City of London, took advantage …
Today marks the case of March literally going out like a lamb. Well, a ewe, if we’re going to split, uh, wool here. Croydon’s Happy Valley Park will host 20 Herdwick and Jacob ewes over the next three months. The sheep will dutifully graze the …
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