Discover the near-thousand-year-long history of one of London’s oldest churches. London is old. Very old. So old in fact that the oldest sites are often enclosed remnants of a long-gone era (the Roman stuff for example). If you know where to look though you can find some genuinely ancient places that still function more or …
For nine days in September you can explore historic London locations totally free. Ever wondered what’s behind that locked door? Who lived in that creepy old house? Us too. No doubt then that we’re all pretty excited to hear that Heritage Open Days has announced its return for 2023. What’s Heritage Open Days we hear …
Unseen photography of London’s skate scene on show at an exhibition of British skateboarding. An exhibition of the best of British skateboarding is set to hit London on the 17th of August. London Calling! is being hailed as a tribute to a skate scene that rivalled even that of California in the 70s – the …
Imperial pasts, Michelin stars and famous wind-dried sausage – we sample London’s hottest pop-up Chinese kitchen. Have you tried the food at Poon’s Wontoneria? If you haven’t we strongly recommend you do. They’re making waves on the London food scene for a string of pop-ups that serve up a small-but-hella-mighty menu of Chinese food. They’re …
The history of The Royal Exchange – London’s first dedicated centre of commerce, and a beautiful spot for drink. London is rich in history. It’s something we love to learn about, and to write about. Not many places in the capital pack in the history like The City of London. It’s the oldest part of …
TfL have announced plans to rename London Overground lines. We’ve all been there. Riding the overground to somewhere in East London, ending up God knows where. Thankfully the confusion around the giant tangle of orange on the London Overground maps will soon be no more. TfL have said they’ve hatched plans to rename each line …
New plans will turn roads to the north of St. Paul’s into a huge new public plaza. The City of London, and more specifically St. Paul’s, are going to be given a brand new public square. The news comes as The City of London Corporation has recently approved proposals for a £16 million plan to …
Our guide to all the best pole dancing classes London has to offer. Pole dancing has really taken off in London lately. People swear by it as the key to building a strong core, keeping your body toned while maintaining a healthy weight and at the same time, boosting your self confidence skyward. As such …
Looking for things to do in Earl’s Court? We’ve got you covered. Earl’s Court isn’t big but it does pack in the culture. What’s more it sits nicely between Kensington, Fulham and Chelsea so that you’re never more than a short walk from some of the most interesting parts of London. Because there’s so much …
London’s secret alleys are truly fascinating places. Want to find out why? It’s no secret to say that London has a long and storied history – but step away from the big landmarks and you’ll discover traces of its tale in less obvious places – like the secret passageways and alleys dotted across the city. …
