Books & Poetry

In Pictures: London's Little Free Libraries

In Pictures: London's Little Free Libraries

Pretty places to pick up your next read. | By Maire Rose Connor
Debauched Stories From Behind The Doors Of The Colony Room

Debauched Stories From Behind The Doors Of The Colony Room

"Contains strong language, sex, violence and extreme wit." | By Will Noble
14 Of London's Most Beautiful Churches

14 Of London's Most Beautiful Churches

You don't gotta have faith to appreciate the beauty. | By Londonist
How To Do London On The Lazy: We Speak To Deserter About Their New Book

How To Do London On The Lazy: We Speak To Deserter About Their New Book

Shirk, rest and play. | By Will Noble
1980s Hackney Captured In These Vibrant Photos

1980s Hackney Captured In These Vibrant Photos

A treasure trove of memories. | By Will Noble
Who Were The First Black Footballers At Every London League Club?

Who Were The First Black Footballers At Every London League Club?

Which club had a Black player in the Victorian era? | By Londonist
A Phone Box Full Of Books You Can Borrow Any Time

A Phone Box Full Of Books You Can Borrow Any Time

Eastcote in northwest London gets new book hub. | By M@
Woah! Stunning Aerial Shots Of London In Paul Campbell's New Book

Woah! Stunning Aerial Shots Of London In Paul Campbell's New Book

Get a bird's eye view of London | By M@
10 Trees In London With A Celebrity Connection

10 Trees In London With A Celebrity Connection

From Kate Bush to Neil Armstrong. | By Paul Wood
15 Stunningly Atmospheric Photos Of The Tube

15 Stunningly Atmospheric Photos Of The Tube

"It feels like there are ghosts in the station." | By Will Noble
18 Underrated Art Deco Buildings In London That You Need To See

18 Underrated Art Deco Buildings In London That You Need To See

Now THIS is architecture. | By Will Noble
In Pictures: The Mind-Boggling Variety Of London Street Signs

In Pictures: The Mind-Boggling Variety Of London Street Signs

Signs of the times. | By Will Noble
This 'Month Of The Dead' Festival Is Helping People Deal With Covid

This 'Month Of The Dead' Festival Is Helping People Deal With Covid

Lifting the coffin lid on all things eerie. | By Gillian Fisher
The Height Of Swinging London Was Captured By This Short-Lived Magazine

The Height Of Swinging London Was Captured By This Short-Lived Magazine

Glorious grooviness. | By Will Noble
Why Our Politicians Should Speak More Like Pirates

Why Our Politicians Should Speak More Like Pirates

Be More Pirate are lubbers of the truth. | Sponsor
Take This Terrifying Walk Along The Thames

Take This Terrifying Walk Along The Thames

Mafia murders and tunnel tragedies. | By David Fathers
Beautiful New Photography Book Captures Moments On The Tube

Beautiful New Photography Book Captures Moments On The Tube

Is your station among this lot? | By Laura Reynolds
London's Black-Owned, Independent Bookshops And Publishers

London's Black-Owned, Independent Bookshops And Publishers

All delivering during lockdown. | By Lydia Manch
Where Exactly Is 221B Baker Street?

Where Exactly Is 221B Baker Street?

Get your detective caps on. | By M@
Patrick Stewart Is Treating Twitter To One Shakespeare Sonnet A Day During Lockdown

Patrick Stewart Is Treating Twitter To One Shakespeare Sonnet A Day During Lockdown

Captain Picard takes on the Bard. | By Maire Rose Connor
Is The Samuel Pepys Coronavirus Quote Genuine?

Is The Samuel Pepys Coronavirus Quote Genuine?

"Not a care had these rogues for the health of their elders!" | By M@
Waterstones Is Closing All Of Its Stores By The End Of Today

Waterstones Is Closing All Of Its Stores By The End Of Today

Including almost 50 in London. | By Will Noble
London's Seen Much Worse Than Coronavirus: Remembering The Great Plague Of 1665

London's Seen Much Worse Than Coronavirus: Remembering The Great Plague Of 1665

Journal of the Plague Year. | By David Fathers
The Best London Books To Read In Quarantine

The Best London Books To Read In Quarantine

Tomes to get you through tough times. | By Londonist