Best Of Londonist: 20-26 January 2025

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Last Updated 24 January 2025

Best Of Londonist: 20-26 January 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

More Original Overground Signage For Sale

But it'll cost you.

An old Overground sign for sale, if you have several hundred pounds.

See 40 Vintage Tram Posters At This Free Exhibition

Free exhibition at London Archives.

Old photo of people waiting at a tram stop

6 Day Trips From London You'll Soon Be Able To Do With Contactless

Mysterious tunnels, a coastal gem and an alternative Natural History Museum.

Box HIll from the north

Upminster Tithe Barn: London's Oldest Thatched Building Gets A New Roof

Things are looking up in Upminster.

Upminster tithe barn from above
Image: Historic England

65+ Fantastic Things To Do In London This Month: February 2025

New exhibitions, a flower festival and a chance to clown around in church.

In Colour: A Map Of Clerkenwell In 1746

Continuing our mission to colour in the entire John Rocque map.

The john rocque map of 1746

Dover Street: The Abandoned Tube Station Hidden Within A Functioning One

From early station, to wartime bunker.

Try This London-Themed Quiz... From 1951

We only got three out of eight.

The Royal Festival of Britain logo

Lord Byron Statue To Be Moved From Traffic Island

Isn't it Byronic, don't ya think?

A Handful Of London's Most Romantic Hotels

Alexa, play Barry White.

An artfully decorated hotel bedroom. The sort of place you'd expect Helena Bonham Carter to stay

Climb All 896 Stairs Of This London Landmark And Raise Money For An Incredible Cause

The Walkie Talkie Tower Climb returns! (Sponsor)

Some people who have successfully climbed to the top of the walkie talkie.

Valentine's Day 2025 In London: Events For Dates, Mates And Flying Solo

Romance-themed things to do on and around 14 February.

Working Class Britain In Five Pieces Of Art

Lives Less Ordinary at Two Temple Place.

A painting of people in a pub
Image: (c) Estate of Eric Tucker

10 Places To Watch Gigs During Independent Venue Week

Celebrate London's smaller venues.

A man playing a guitar on stage.

Petticoat Lane Hasn't Existed For 200 Years... But We Still Call It That

New evidence that the name changed earlier than previously thought.

Petticoat Lane in the early 20th century. It looks a bit crowded.

Where To Watch The Six Nations 2025 In London

See rugby greats battle it out, at these pubs and bars.

Three people watch sport in a pub. We can't see what they're watching, but they look delighted.

The Crazy Clown Church Service That Happens In Hackney Every February

Send in the clowns!

A clown shaking hands with a civilian.
Image: iStock/AmandaLewis

Looking Ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 27 January-2 February 2025

Lunar New Year, and a new comedy festival.

British Museum facade