Books & Poetry
Books & Poetry
By Dan Glass

Heaven, The Gay Ultradisco - And The Story Of Terry Higgins

An extract from Queer Footprints.
Features
By Caroline Buckland

10 London Hills You've Probably Never Heard Of

(And how to scale them.)
Maps
By M@

George Orwell's London, Mapped

Where did he live, write and drink?
Books & Poetry
By Padraig Daly

10 Great LGBTQ+ Books Set In London

From Oscar Wilde to Dean Atta.
Books & Poetry
By Dan Faber

Common Press: The LGBTQ+ Bookshop That's So Much More

An East End bookshop you need to know about.
Books & Poetry
By M@

The Best London Novels: A Reading List

Looking for a London novel? Start here.
Music
By Londonist

12 Legendary Gigs At London's Marquee

The most influential small music venue there’s ever been?
Books & Poetry
By Rachel Faturoti

"London's Discriminatory Gentrification Inspired My YA Fantasy Novel"

A fantastical story rooted in truth.
Things To Do
By Aidan Walsh

Where And How To Celebrate Women's History Month 2023 In London

Embrace womanhood all month long.
Maps
By M@

A Tube-Style Map Of London Libraries

One map; 350 libraries.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Primrose Hill: A View Through Four Seasons

New book focuses on famous viewpoint.
History
By Midge Gillies

Piccadilly Circus: Historically A Home To Those On The Fringes Of Society

Gay men, suffragettes and prostitutes all gathered here.
Books & Poetry
By Peter Ackroyd

"Red Is The True Colour Of London"

From phone boxes to fires, red brick to buses.
Books & Poetry
By Oliver Darkshire

5 Things You Learn Working In An Antique Bookstore

A Sotheran's veteran tells all.
Features
By Londonist

10 Old London Department Stores - And What They're Being Used For Now

From a police station to a Sports Direct.
Books & Poetry
By M@

The London That Never Happened: Book Shows What Might Have Been

Imagine THIS in Camden.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Canary Wharf's 'Poets' Corner' Gives A Platform To Young Black Poets

Free 30-minute performances this October.
History
By Ellie Broughton

Thomas Cromwell's London: Locations To Visit From Hilary Mantel's Novels

Nine places from Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies.
Books & Poetry
By M@

London In Lockdown: This Book Recalls The Empty Streets

Scenes we hope will never repeat.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Adam Dant's Jaw-Dropping Book Of Political Maps

Sooo many maps of London to explore.
Drink
By Sam Cullen

"We Went In Search Of The Meaning Behind 650 London Pub Names"

From Dirty Dicks to the Rusty Bucket.
Books & Poetry
By M@

This Book Reveals The Secrets Of The City's Bollards

A niche post about niche posts.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

How To Swim In The Thames

Wild swim book reveals the best spots.
Music
By Londonist

More Of London's Lost Music Venues

Wow, the Beatles played EVERYWHERE.