Best Of Londonist: 31 July 2022

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Last Updated 29 July 2022

Best Of Londonist: 31 July 2022

Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring our best articles from the past seven days.

When Does Bond Street Station Open On The Elizabeth Line?

And why's the blasted thing taken so long?

An empty platform at Bond Street

10 Never-Before-Seen Images Of The 2012 Olympic Games

Outtakes from Simon Roberts' London Olympiad.

8 Fantastic Days Out In Kent To Do By Public Transport

No car required for these attractions!

Get To Grips With Urban Gardening At London Dock

Botanical Boys x Berkeley Group. (sponsor)

West London Could Be Getting This Garden Bridge

Victorian Barnes Bridge would be planted up and pedestrianised.

8 Remarkable Vintage Images Of Black Londoners

Stunning picture archive revealed.

A Full Night Tube Service Is Now Running - For The First Time Since 2020

Piccadilly line night tube resumed this week.

Plan Your Dream Day At The National Wedding Show

Plus, 25% off tickets for Londonist readers. (sponsor)

Historic Dockyard Chatham: Three Of The Most Incredible Rooms You'll Ever See

Incredible attraction, a short hop from London.

How To Get Audience Tickets For TV And Radio Shows In London

They're free too!

"Why I'm Shunning The Edinburgh Fringe For London's Vibrant Comedy Scene"

"I didn't want to put my mental health at risk."

Fancy A Free First Date? This App Is Picking Up The Bill For Single Londoners

From summer picnics to art classes. (sponsor)

Has The Elizabeth Line Changed Your Life For The Better? Londonist Readers Speak Out

You've got beef with Paddington...

4 Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms Near London

And it was all yellow.

"My Narrow Escape From A V1 Flying Bomb"

It was too late to run to the shelters...

The Late-Night Marylebone Venue Where You Can Eat, Drink And Dance Till 2am

Food, liquor and live music at 28°-50° By Night. (sponsor)

How To Dress For A Tube-Themed Party

Solid and surreal fancy dress ideas.