Features

By M@

Blackfriars Bridge: Major Refurbishment To Resume

And we go over the parapets.

Art & Photography

By Will Noble

'Exceptionally Rare' Portrait Of Black Waterloo Soldier Goes On Permanent Display

A story of comradeship and courage.

By M@

Did William Blake Foresee The Louvre Heist?

No, obviously... but this is kind of intriguing.

By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 13-19 October 2025

The best articles from Londonist over the past week.

Christmas in London

By Will Noble

Take A Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Richmond Park This Christmas

The mane event.

By M@

How London Was Built On Coal

The polluting fuel had many upsides.

By Will Noble

Ring This Doorbell And Enter A Stunning Library In Piccadilly

Like a speakeasy with botany books.

By Laura Reynolds

Lord Mayor's Show (AKA Lady Mayor's Show): When And Where Is It, And What's Happening

An ancient London tradition.

By M@

The 21 Ghosts Of The Tower Of London, Ranked

A spooky countdown.

By M@

Best Of Londonist: 6-12 October 2025

The best articles from Londonist over the past week.

By M@

In London, Even The Ornamental Cherubs Are Looking At Their Phones

Two Temple Place has a pair of tech-savvy cherubs.

By M@

London's Other Fleet Street

Not so famous.

By M@

Where Was London's First Public Library?

And what did people borrow?

By Will Noble

Audrey Hepburn Now Has A Blue Plaque At Her Former Mayfair Home

Loverly!

By Peter Ackroyd

Flappers, Martinis And Chewing Gum: A Sketch Of 1920s London

When London let its hair down.

By Will Noble

Haunted London: Five Ghostly Walks to Try This Halloween

From cemeteries to a trip on the Necrobus.

By M@

How To See The Great Wall Of China Near Fleet Street

Well, a tiny bit of it.

By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 29 September-5 October 2025

What's been going down in London this week.

By M@

In Pursuit Of London Trivia

Geeky London facts, and why they matter.

By Will Noble

Capsule Hotels Are Now A Thing In London - We Popped Our Head In

Would you pay £30 to sleep here?

By M@

Free Walking Tours Round London This Weekend

It's Local London Guiding Day.

By Will Noble

T. Rex Frontman Marc Bolan Gets A Blue Plaque At His Former Home

He wrote some of his biggest hits while living here.

By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 22-28 September 2025

What's been going down in London this week.

By M@

London Bridge Is Hollow And We Walked Through It

The bridge once had under-road heating.