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Catch up on some of our 2018 highlights:
- Where to see the Meridian line in London, without going to Greenwich.
- Does the Northern line extension mean the end of the Kennington Loop?
- The gaming dynasty that began in a west London flat.
Things to do
CYCLE RIDES: If you got a new pair of wheels for Christmas — or want to get a head start on that New Year's resolution — test out some of these cycle routes through London. More of a walker? We've got that covered too.
DUVET DAY: Don't fancy moving at all today? That's fine — just top up your cheese board and plug into our YouTube channel. We've got videos about everything from tube secrets to airports, to some of the oldest and most unique businesses in London. If you like what you seen, hit subscribe so you don't miss our 2019 videos.
PUB: Escape from Monopoly and turkey for an hour or two by heading to the pub. Our guide to the best pubs in London has them categorised by area, so you can find one nearby wherever you end up — you might even discover your new favourite local.
ADVENT WINDOWS: All 24 of Greenwich's Advent Windows have been revealed, so you can now see them all in one go. 24 shops, schools, homes and pubs around Greenwich have an advent window on display, with a 'Field of Dreams' theme running throughout — here's a map of where to find them. Greenwich town centre, free, just turn up, until 2 January
THE SNOWMAN: Celebrate 40 years of classic Christmas book and film The Snowman at these special immersive screenings. The film is screened across several different rooms, each designed to look like part of the film, and the audience wander through them during the course of the screening. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, from £9.95 adult/£6.95 child, book ahead, 10am-9pm (and until 6 January 2019)
A MOST LAMENTABLE FIRE: Follow the path the Great Fire of London took through the City on this guided walk, starting at the spot where Samuel Pepys lived, and wandering from Pudding Lane to St Paul's Cathedral. City of London, £10-£12, book ahead, 11am-1pm
COPS AND ROBBERS: Kids can re-enact scenes from children's book Cops and Robbers at this family-friendly workshop. Help a brave police officer catch the robbers of London when they try to steal the toys on Christmas Eve, and keep an eye out for Granny Swagg. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 1pm/2pm/3pm (repeated tomorrow)
TANGO TIME: Argentinian Tango is all the rage at Southbank Centre today, where there's an afternoon of dance lessons for beginners and improvers, social dancing and performances. Southbank Centre, free, just turn up, 2pm
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA: Renowned big band The Glenn Miller Orchestra blows away the cobwebs with a concert of 1940s songs and wartime chart toppers, accompanied by jazz singers. Barbican, £16.50-£32.50, book ahead, 2.30pm
FILM MUSIC: Composer John Williams's best-known works include the film scores of Jurassic Park, E.T. and Star Wars. Hear his music performed by the London Concert Orchestra at Barbican. Barbican, £16.50-£44, book ahead, 7.30pm
Take a look at our guide to things to do in London between Christmas and New Year for other ways to keep busy this week.
Good cause of the day
There are many good causes worthy of support, but one that comes to the fore at this time of year is homelessness. If you've got a bit of cash spare, why not donate to a homeless charity to help someone less fortunate. Options include sponsoring a room at Centrepoint, providing a hostel welcome package at St Mungo's, or paying for a meal or a bed at Hackney Winter Night Shelter — just a handful of the many worthy charities and causes out there.
