A new exhibition of clothing is coming to London and it’s got some pretty remarkable items. The Guildhall Gallery has announced the opening of a new exhibition called Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire. That enigmatic name might not tell you much, but there are more than a few things in this show that might …
Alastair Reid Schanche
Our guide to the best female chefs London can boast, and the restaurants they’ve pioneered. We’re all so used to hearing about the male-dominated environment of the kitchen, the testosterone-fuelled man’s world that is that space behind the cook line. The reality, while worryingly true at times, has many exceptions. In London alone, there are …
Our guide to London’s so-called ‘ugliest building’. The history, the brutalism and what’s good to do at The Barbican Centre. The Barbican Centre, whatever you may think of it, is a London icon. In its short existence (compared with much of London’s other architecture) it’s become a hub for hangouts, the home of the London …
Looking for a creepy murder mystery evening in London. We’ve got you covered with our guide to the very best. London, you love an immersive experience. The city is full of them. Some of the best of the bunch will plunge you into the dark and murky world of murder, having you put on your …
The Southbank Centre is hosting a performance from Marina Abramović and her crew of very talented artists. Here’s what you need to know. The Southbank Centre has announced that Marina Abramović and the Marina Abramović Institute will be performing in a five-day takeover next month. The shows, running from the 4th – 8th of October …
Ghibli’s greatest hit is hitting the London stage next year. Here’s what you need to know. If you loved the My Neighbour Totoro staging in 2022 (or regrettably missed it), here’s a bit of news that might get you bubbling with excitement: Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away is getting a London stage production in 2024. The …
Level 10 – The Tate Modern’s Viewing Platform is back in business (with a few minor adjustments). Good news (and views)! The viewing platforms at The Tate Modern have finally reopened. Level 10, what might be one of the best views in London, has been closed for the past three years during the pandemic and …
Discover how to make your neighbourhood. a cleaner, safer place for World Car Free Day 2023 September 22nd is World Car Free Day. For the occasion, people are being encouraged to ditch their cars and choose an alternative way to get around, be that on public transport or by foot. The day is run by …
Our guide to the fantastic pubs in Greenwich you should probably sink a pint or two at. Why are the pubs in Greenwich so great? We can’t say for sure. Is it the area’s maritime and industrial history? The gentle stream of tourism that constantly brings people to the area? Or do the locals just …
September marks the return of one of London’s quirkiest rituals. A herd of 50 sheep will be driven across Southwark Bridge on September 24th in honour of an ancient London ritual. It’s part of the London Sheep Drive, an annual event that’s been running for a decade but has its roots in something much older. …