Looking for the best Egyptian museums in London? These are the ones you need to visit. The mummies. The pyramids. The thousands of years of historic rises and falls! It’s hard not to find ancient Egypt fascinating. And if you’re into it (we’ll assume you are seeing as you’re reading this) there’s plenty of artefacts …
Spotted Camden’s Amy Winehouse statue? Here’s where you can find it and the exceptional circumstances behind its commision. From the ages of rock and roll and punk to Britpop, it’s impossible to overlook London’s contributions to the UK’s music scene. One of the most singular voices to come out of the city was Amy Winehouse’s. …
Looking for the best karaoke in London? Belt your heart out at these brilliant spots in the capital. We’re not sure about you, but many drunken nights in London end in karaoke. And while many establishments frown upon spontaneous lyrical warbling, there are several cracking London karaoke venues where you can let loose and channel …
Ready to discover the best things to do in Bethnal Green? It’s the perfect place to spend a day or night away from the chaos of London’s tourist traps – full of history, intrigue and hidden gems. Words by John Rogers East London’s Bethnal Green has undergone quite a regeneration in recent years to become …
Spotted the monkeys swinging around the capital? London’s Chimpanzee Trail has gotten an extension until mid January and you NEED to check it out. Have you seen the masses of chimpanzees that’ve been crowding the riverfront development at London Bridge City? The statues are part of an exhibition called Chimps are Family that was put …
Heard of Crossness Pumping Station? A cathedral of sewage, and the man whose legacy is the reason you don’t die of gruesome waterborne disease – London’s history is never dull. London’s got plenty of churches, and a fair few cathedrals, but one of it’s lesser known holy sites is a pumping station out in Crossness. …
The Battle of Cable Street is a vital part of London history. Read on to discover more about the fight to keep the East End free of fascists, and the legacy that still stands today. Fascist and antifascist clashes aren’t just the hallmark of contemporary American politics. They’ve happened right here on London’s streets. Though, …
Whether you’re a culture vulture, a history buff, or you simply want to chill out in a cosy pub (guilty), then Wapping is a must-see. Discover the best things to do in Wapping with this insider’s guide. Words by Karen Olney Nestled between Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge, Wapping is a hidden gem with a …
Euston Station is getting a mega revamp. And photographs of the £2.25bn redevelopment have just been released. London’s most chaotic station is getting a makeover. Prospective photographs of Euston station’s mega redevelopment have been released by the architects behind the project. And we have to say, it looks pretty cool. The photographs depict the planned …
Heard the news? Canary Wharfers’ legs are to be saved by savvy new footbridge plans. Good news for those afflicted by the long walk around Canary Wharf’s South Dock. Plans are underway to construct a footbridge that will span the body of water and save everyone’s legs. Here’s what you should know… The New Bridge …
