Best Of Londonist: 6 March 2022

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Best Of Londonist: 6 March 2022

Your weekly Londonist round-up.

Tube Oddities: Something To Spot At Every Central Underground Station

Know where to see a monkey, or bit of Roman wall?

An American Reviews Oxford Street's American Candy Stores

People are paying a pretty penny.

American cereal boxes stacked side-by-side on shelves, and dozens of candy jars on display at the American Candy Store.
Image: Paige Kahn

The Real Icons Of Modern London: Not What You Might Think

We need to think beyond skyscrapers, argues John Grindrod.

The upper third of the Gherkin skyscraper on a beautiful blue afternoon
Image Matt Brown

The ULEZ Could Soon Cover The Whole Of Greater London

Sadiq Khan announces plans to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Blue road signs warning drivers that the ULEZ and Congestion Charge Zones start in 1/2 mile
Photo: David Hawgood / CC BY-SA 2.0

In Pictures: Ukraine Protests And Placards At The Russian Embassy

Notting Hill wall chalked up.

6 Indians Who Helped Make London The City It Is Today

From the first curry house, to a placard-wielding princess.

Will Elizabeth Line Trains Be Driverless?

Sort of yes, kind of no.

a white and purple crossrail train zooming along an outdoor stretch of track
Image: Crossrail

London's Red Kites: How Far Have They Spread?

We've mapped these magnificent birds.

Image: Noel Reynolds under creative commons licence

The Top 8 Exhibitions To See In March 2022

The hottest art to see this month.

An artwork featuring mandrake root. Copyright Patricia Dominguez.

A New Roundel For Westminster Tube Station

Larry Achiampong redesigns an icon.

The Most Wonderful Things Found On The Bed Of The Thames

Beyond mudlarking.

Plaque Commemorating Slavery Abolitionist Sarah Parker Remond To Be Unveiled

Ceremony near Russell Square this month.

Clock Installed In Design Museum Counts Down To 'Critical' Climate Threshold

Tick tock...

© Harry East

Review: Is The National Gallery's Virtual Veronese The Future Of Art?

Travel back in time, gaze up in awe.

© The National Gallery, London

St Patrick's Day In London 2022: Parade, Festival And Other Irish Events

Where to celebrate on 17 March.

Last Updated 16 March 2022