Expect a whole lot more of this sort of thing / image author’s own Boris Johnson was at Hampton Court this morning to hobnob with a bunch of Tudors and launch the “Story of London”, a month long celebration of the city’s past, present and …
Helping you find the sights, sounds, and occasional smells of our buried waterways. The Peck is just one of many small streams draining the swampy flood plain that is South London, but it’s an important and a fascinating one. Together with its northern branch, known …
And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon… south London soil, Doing the Lambeth Walk? Though reading like a specially written song to celebrate a different Blake’s release to walk free on London land, this specially adapted verse is actually to draw your attention …
Medical London, published by Wellcome in October, is a Londony treasure trove in a smart burgundy box; a beautiful and enlightening compendium from our favourite Euston Road residents. Here’s what you need to know to get this on your shopping list. Medical London consists of …
Londonist’s walks with One Eye Grey are always excellent, informative, intriguing and – importantly – a laugh but you can’t always cover as much ground as you might like. Tonight then, break new ground with Fright Bikes, One Eye Grey’s collaboration with Witcombe Cycles and …
Remember the days when you got your London news, culture and stories fix from words printed on actual paper? Well, this is a quick reminder that you have the opportunity to sample the finest in London’s independent magazine scene this Saturday between 11am – 5pm …
It’s still three weeks away, but you’d better book now for some of the more popular-sounding happenings at this year’s London Festival of Architecture. From 20 June to 20 July over 600 events will celebrate the capital’s buildings. Here’s our pick of one-off events. We’ll …
Announcing the fifth Londonist guided walk. When: Friday 9 May – walk leaves at 7pm. What: Troglodyte pigs and syrup of figs. Herds of feral swine, a well hung Italian, giant dogs, huge rats and the ghost of the pig nosed princess. What’s not to …
Five minutes walk from Chalk Farm Tube station, or Kentish Town Overground if you dare, stands the 176 Gallery – a former Methodist church turned exhibition centre. The building is worth a trip in its own right, but make sure you get along in the …
As we mentioned briefly before, Thursday brings the East 2008 Festival. For six days, a cornucopia of performances, exhibitions, workshops, food and other events ensures entertainment with emphasis on promotion of the best of East London. Here’s our pick of the mix: 6th March: F-EAST …
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