2024 was the year of the tube-tram, Taylor Swift mega-shows and the Men's Euros. But what was it that Londonist readers were drooling over most of all? Here's our annual run-down of the articles you absolutely ruddy devoured.
15. How The London Boroughs Got Their Names
Not a new article by any stretch, but so long as people move to Islington, there'll want to know their home borough is named after a hill once governed by a Mr Gisla.
14. Who Was The Muffin Man Who Lived On Drury Lane?
We first published this article three years ago, but apparently you STILL don't know who the Muffin was. Either that, or you just really love muffins.
13. Superloop: SL3 Route Between Thamesmead And Bromley Launches This Weekend
Of all the Superloop routes in all the articles in all the internet, you click on this.
12. What's The Commonest Baby Name In Your London Borough? Latest Stats Revealed
Oh baby! Every year, the commonest baby names in London are published, and every year you really want to know what they are. But tell us: are you looking for inspiration, or strictly looking for the names to avoid calling your kid?
11. The Circular Tube Map Is Back — New And Improved
Things came full circle, when, having created a circular Tube map in 2013, Max Roberts saw that TfL had produced a similar looking one in cahoots with a phone company. Roberts decided to bring his design up to date and republish it — prompting one of our most-clicked articles of the year.
10. Tube And Trains Will Be Off-Peak All Day Friday For 3-Month Trial
How could you possibly resist the siren call of cheaper transport. For three beautiful months — in a bid to make Fridays the new, er, Friday again — TfL trialled all-day off-peak fares. The outcome of that trial? Not heard a peep since. Hope you enjoyed it while it was on, anyway!
9. Just A London Underground Map Translated Into Welsh
It's an oldie, but according to you, a goodie too. You just like trying to pronounce 'Hafordaga Fforddwaun', don't you...
8. The Best Pubs And Bars For Watching Football In London
Who would've thought that a little-known sport such as football would prove so popular...
7. 25 Ideas For Days Out With Teenagers In London
That eternal question asked by all parents at one stage in their lives: how do we keep our teenagers occupied? The eternal answer: this article.
6. The Must-See London Exhibitions To Look Forward To In 2024
Shows from/about Frank Auerbach, Yoko Ono, Anthony McCall and Naomi Campbell were among those which had you frothing at your cultured mouths this year. How many did you end up seeing?
5. There Will Be NO Back To Hogwarts Day At King's Cross This September
Q: How can you tell Harry Potter fans are the most hardcore? A: Because even when there ISN'T a Harry Potter event, they read about it in their droves.
4. When Are London's Christmas Lights Switched On For 2024?
Come early November, London's Christmas illuminations are switched on, and Londonist's dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, as you click to find out what's lighting up when.
3. Where To Watch The Mens Euros 2024 In London
They think it's all over... oh actually, it was over back on 14 July. And it was only on that day that it was all over for England, too. 60 years of hurt, anyone?
2. The No Trousers Tube Ride Returns To London In January 2024
It's pretty much the first event of the year, and — according to you lot — also one of the most popular. Will you be one of the partici-pants in 2025's No Trousers Tube Ride?
1. Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night 2024 In London
Cue the fireworks! For the second year in a row, Londonist readers have proved they like Fireworks Night more than they do Christmas. You do realise Guy Fawkes doesn't deliver presents, right? Not non-explodable ones anyway...
