Books & Poetry
Books & Poetry
By M@

A Celebration (And Map!) Of London: The Biography

Peter Ackroyd's masterwork approaches its quarter-century.
Sport
By Londonist

London's Football Grounds In The 1980s: New Book Recounts A Tour... Before Everything Changed

Head for the floodlights...
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

That Time The Bishop Of Southwark Went On A Drunken Rampage

A tale that would make Father Jack blush.
Books & Poetry
By M@

The Most Idiosyncratic Guide To Deptford You'll Ever Read

OK, well, maybe the only guide to Deptford you'll ever read.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

In Pictures: London's East End Markets In The 1970s And 80s

Not an artisan sourdough loaf in sight.
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

In Pictures: The Lucky Few Who Live In The Barbican

A peek behind the famous concrete walls.
Books & Poetry
By Will Noble

This East London LBGTQ+ Bookshop Needs Your Help To Keep It Going

Common Press is Crowdfunding.
Books & Poetry
Opinion By Sarah Sharp

"Why London's Asexual Book Club Is So Important To Me"

London Ace Book Club meets once a month.
Things To Do

The Sunday Papers Come To Life At This Wonderfully Laid-Back Event

Sofas, crosswords, bloody marys... it's all here.
Art & Photography
By Simon Pollock

In Pictures: London's Glorious Art Deco And Modernist Former Factories

Factories: they don't make 'em like they used to.
Books & Poetry
By Will Noble

SE London Bookfest: A New, Free Book Festival For South London

And tickets are going fast...
Maps
By M@

Dickens: The Ultimate Map

EVERY London location from EVERY novel, on one chart.
Festivals
By M@

Idler Festival: See Very Famous People Talk In A Big Old Posh House

Dominic West, Zadie Smith, Charlie Higson...
Books & Poetry
By M@

Lost London: Photos Remind Us How Different London Was In The 1980s

Tim Brown's new photo book harks back to the 80s.
Features
By Darren Coffield

The Women Who Made 20th Century Bohemian London

Artists, landladies, strongwomen, spies.
Features
By Barbara Brownskirt

A Whistle Stop Tour Of Penge - Courtesy Of Its Poet Laureate

"Penge! You are the place where my heart does fly, although your signage is too high."
Books & Poetry
By M@

London Underground 1967-99: Rare Photos Of Recent Tube Past

New book captures the look and feel of the late 20th century tube.
History
By Leo Woodland

Curry, Nudists And Tesco: A Very Brief History Of The Edgware Road

A road with tales to tell.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Secret Newham: New Book Lifts The Lid On The Eastern Borough

A new book takes an eclectic look at the eastern borough.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Spoken Word Nights In London Worth Waxing Lyrical About

Poetry, storytelling and open mics.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Secret Islington And Clerkenwell: New Book Shows Area's Quirkier Side

The borough hides so many secrets.
Museums & Galleries
By Will Noble

Charles Dickens, Dog Lover: Exhibition Explores Animal-Adoring Side Of Author

Less Bleak House, more Beak House.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Your London Reading List: The Best Non-Fiction Books

Best books voted for by Londonist readers.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Policing Brixton: An Insider's Account

Book reveals what it's like to patrol the streets of Brixton, Clapham and Stockwell.