Books & Poetry
History
By Edward Shawcross

When London Bristled With Bonapartemania

We fell for a French emperor, big time.
Festivals
By M@

Idler Festival 2026: See Very Famous People Talk In A Big Old Posh House

Prue Leith, Charlie Higson, Irvine Walsh, Jojo Moyes...
Books & Poetry
By M@

The Memorials And Monument's Of Lord's Cricket Ground Explored In New Book

From memorial gates to statues and busts.
Features
By Darren Coffield

'Defiantly French And No Coca-Cola': A Portrait Of The French House As It Was In The 1950s

An extract from Hen: Mistress of Mayhem.
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

Interview: Michael Rosen Talks Buses, Pelicans And Chocolate Cake

Poet and storyteller celebrates his 80th in 2026.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Book: London's Real Heritage Pubs, By CAMRA

The 249 best pub interiors in London.
Transport
By Daniel Wright

South London's Inter-War Stations Built To Rival The Tube's

Step aside, Charles Holden.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

International Women's Day And Women's History Month 2026 Events In London

Guided walks, talks and more.
Books & Poetry
By Tina Hodgkinson

How To Eat Like Hercule Poirot In London

Délicieux!
Things To Do
By Will Noble

This Month-Long Walking Tour Festival Leads You Through The London Of Shakespeare, Ackroyd And The Roaring Twenties

Literary Footprints returns in March.
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

The Tunnels: An Extract From A Suburban Science Fantasy Ghost Story Inspired By West Norwood

"They say there's over 3,000 coffins down here".
Books & Poetry
By Will Noble

Not So Much Walkie-Talkie As Blurry-Whirry: This Photo Book Is All Out Of Focus

Impressionist photos of London.
Books & Poetry
By Deserter

A Short Story From Deserter: The Publican - Part Two

John Cheever meets a south London pub crawl.
Books & Poetry
By Deserter

A Short Story From Deserter: The Publican - Part One

John Cheever meets a south London pub crawl.
Features
By M@

Quiz: The Fictional History (and Future) of London

A counterfactual timeline.

Christmas in London
By Will Noble

In Search Of Scrooge's Door Knocker

Is it real? And does it exist in today's London?
Books & Poetry
By M@

Bookish London: Photos Of The Capital's Love Affair With Books

Curious bookshops, libraries and other literary landmarks.
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

This Book Proves Londoners Still Talk To Their Neighbours

Wembley Speaks: Snapshots Of A Year Of Conversations.
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

London Short Fiction: 'Crosswords' By Ian McAuley

A corrupt criminal barrister getting his comeuppance in a fantastical way.
Food & Drink
By Londonist

Recipe: How To Make Bread Ahead's Divine Chelsea Buns

A classic London recipe with extra oomph.
Art & Photography
By Londonist

In Pictures: London's Lesser-Known Art Deco Gems

Fire stations, laundries and garages.
Books & Poetry
By M@

London's Street Art Culture Celebrated In Astonishing New Book

The artists, the walls, the culture, the history.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Just Some Pictures Of London Vents Looking Spectacular

Because sometimes it's good to vent.
Books & Poetry
By Andrew Martin

"How I Wrote The Moquette Mystery, A Detective Caper Set In 1930s London"

"The Tube is full of mysteries."