• Pay a winter visit to Spencer House

    Updated: 2023-11-30 18:00:31
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  • The Great Re-coinage

    Updated: 2023-11-30 16:33:55
    A guest post by Mike Rendell, aka The Georgian Gent. This article first appeared in London Historians Members’ Newsletter January 2017. ____________________________________________________ February 2017 sees the 200th anniversary of what was termed The Great Re-coinage – an astonishingly complicated overhaul of the entire currency in circulation throughout Britain. It happened in virtual secret, and it […]

  • London Underground tops 4 million journeys in a single day

    Updated: 2023-11-30 15:00:49
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  • Alexander Mckenzie at Finsbury Park

    Updated: 2023-11-30 10:55:16
    {On the top, above a plan of the Park showing the paths and lakes:}???? Of Finsbury Park 1??0's{Probably: "Plan Of Finsbury Park 1870's" or "1880's", etc.} {On the front face:}Commemorating 150 years of Finsbury Park, 7th August 2019, this stone is to give thanks for the vision of those in our parks who saw the value of creating open, free, public green spaces in the heart of our communities.Frederick Manable, Superintending Architect to the Metropolitan Board of Works and Alexander McKenzie, the Landscape Designer - 7th August 1869. {On both ends:}Celebrating 150 years of Finsbury Park

  • Observances of the Elizabeth line problems this morning

    Updated: 2023-11-30 10:37:16
    Skip to Main Content What's on in London London Today London Tomorrow London this Weekend Free exhibitions London Theatre What's on in November 2023 What's on in December 2023 What's on in January 2024 What's on in February 2024 Add an Event London News Architecture Art Book reviews Churches Day trips from London Food and drink History Exhibitions London Theatre Alleys and passages Pocket parks Museums London Transport News London Tickets Anniversaries London Museums Contact Me What's on in London London News Anniversaries London Museums Free exhibitions Contact Me Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the . city Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the . city Observances of the Elizabeth line problems

  • This Hammersmith Venue Hosts A Free Community Dinner Every Month

    Updated: 2023-11-30 10:06:00
    "The simple act of eating together to spark connection."

  • Street Art Hopscotch Appears In London, With A Potent Anti-War Message

    Updated: 2023-11-30 00:00:00
    “Stop talking about the politics of war and think more about the children suffering from conflict."

  • Grant awarded to Alexandra Palace to help restore the building

    Updated: 2023-11-29 18:00:56
    Skip to Main Content What's on in London London Today London Tomorrow London this Weekend Free exhibitions London Theatre What's on in November 2023 What's on in December 2023 What's on in January 2024 What's on in February 2024 Add an Event London News Architecture Art Book reviews Churches Day trips from London Food and drink History Exhibitions London Theatre Alleys and passages Pocket parks Museums London Transport News London Tickets Anniversaries London Museums Contact Me What's on in London London News Anniversaries London Museums Free exhibitions Contact Me Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the . city Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the . city Grant awarded to Alexandra Palace to help

  • Walking with the Snowman

    Updated: 2023-11-29 17:46:34
    We’ve long liked temporary “parade” sculpture trails in London – they make exploring a neighbourhood even more interesting, if around the corner is one of

  • Recline and relax on Sigmund Freud’s consulting couch

    Updated: 2023-11-29 15:00:20
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  • Revised Skyscraper Plans Could Make It Centimetres Taller Than The Shard

    Updated: 2023-11-29 11:01:00
    One Undershaft is going up in the world.

  • Helena Fedorowicz

    Updated: 2023-11-29 11:00:08
    In memory of Helena Fedorowicz (1926 - 1993) who fought for her family, the Woodstock Road Association and the Polish people.May her spirit never die.

  • Christmas Has Returned To The Royal Albert Hall

    Updated: 2023-11-29 09:43:08
    From carols to festive films in concert.

  • Non-Christmassy Things To Do In London In December

    Updated: 2023-11-29 09:36:00
    Where to avoid Christmas completely in London this year.

  • The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London This Winter

    Updated: 2023-11-29 00:28:00
    Over 30 excellent exhibitions to choose from

  • Top 5 Christmas Shows in London

    Updated: 2023-11-28 09:55:07
    Don’t miss these fantastic festive productions that will fill London with magic this December! 1. The Nutcracker 14 Dec – 7 Jan Coliseum In this production, choreographed by Wayne Eagling, over 100 dancers and musicians will bring the classic story and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life. ballet.org.uk 2. Cabaret Ongoing Kit Kat Club In this […]

  • Plunge Into An Icy Brockwell Lido For Charity This Christmas

    Updated: 2023-11-28 09:52:00
    The Icebreaker challenge is back.

  • Olympic Park's East Bank Is Open, With Two Landmark Buildings To Visit

    Updated: 2023-11-28 09:41:00
    Just walk in: UCL East and London College of Fashion.

  • The Most Festive Christmas Afternoon Teas In London This Year

    Updated: 2023-11-28 09:30:00
    Scones and cakes with a seasonal twist.

  • Queen's Park Area Residents Association

    Updated: 2023-11-27 11:00:11
    Chequer Tree, Sorbus torminalis, planted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of QPARA.The Queen's Park Area Residents' Association was formed in 1974 by local residents & continues to work hard for the local community.Queen's Park 2014

  • London's Christmas Lights 2023: Where, When And How To See Them This Year

    Updated: 2023-11-27 10:39:00
    A complete guide to London's glittering festive displays.

  • Bold New Look For Old City Hall

    Updated: 2023-11-27 10:12:00
    Plans teased for a more open, green look.

  • The Secretive Eel Pie Island Is Open To Visitors This Weekend

    Updated: 2023-11-27 08:51:00
    Explore the usually off-limits oddball artistic enclave.

  • Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 27 November-3 December 2023

    Updated: 2023-11-27 00:30:00
    Things to do for under a fiver.

  • The Ghosts Of Oxford Street: The Ultimate London Christmas Film?

    Updated: 2023-11-26 10:00:08
    Part musical, part 'secrets of', part who-knows-what.

  • Best Of Londonist: 20-26 November 2023

    Updated: 2023-11-26 06:00:09
    All our best articles from the past week.

  • Adrian Cheung

    Updated: 2023-11-24 11:00:11
    In loving memory of drian Cheung (1992 - 2018).

  • In Pictures: Vintage London Palladium Programmes

    Updated: 2023-11-24 11:00:08
    Robert Opie shares his collection with us.

  • 40+ Rather Splendid Things To Do In London This Month: December 2023

    Updated: 2023-11-24 09:45:00
    From the first day of advent, through to New Year's Eve.

  • Buy London-Themed Stocking Fillers, Secret Santa Pressies And More In Londonist's Online Shop!

    Updated: 2023-11-22 11:00:09
    Truly unique gifts designed by yours truly.

  • Ian McKellen Is Back Doing Shakespeare On The London Stage In 2024

    Updated: 2023-11-22 10:16:00
    Player Kings launches in the spring.

  • How To See London's Christmas Lights By Bus

    Updated: 2023-11-22 09:35:00
    Watch the illuminations roll past, from your moquette throne.

  • These Futuristic Tram-Buses Should Be On London's Streets From Spring 2024

    Updated: 2023-11-22 08:10:00
    TfL gives new date for ieTram trials.

  • Leicester Square Station control room

    Updated: 2023-11-20 11:00:12
    Leicester Square Station control room, twinned with Times Square Station New York, opened spring 1994 by Mr. Denis Tunnicliffe, Managing Director London Underground Ltd.

  • What's Open In London On Christmas Day 2023?

    Updated: 2023-11-20 09:40:00
    Cafes, pubs and tourist attractions open on 25 December.

  • This Glowing Garden Of 25,000 Illuminated Roses Has Returned

    Updated: 2023-11-20 00:35:00
    The Ever After Garden returns.

  • Best Of Londonist: 13-19 November 2023

    Updated: 2023-11-19 06:00:09
    The very best of Londonist from the past week.

  • The Wandering Caryatids Of Southwark Park

    Updated: 2023-11-18 10:00:00
    They've stood in three different locations.

  • Richard Tauber

    Updated: 2023-11-17 10:52:20
    Richard Tauber, 1891 - 1948, lyric tenor, lived here in flat 297, 1947 - 1948.English Heritage

  • Leopold Marks

    Updated: 2023-11-17 10:52:20
    Jewish cryptographer, Leopold (Leo) Samuel Marks, MBE, lived in flat 410 Park West, when Chief of Codes at Special Operations Executive (SOE) in WW2. He was a key trainer of secret agents sent to defeat the Nazis. Set a watch before my mouth Lord: and over the door of my lips. (Psalms 141:3) (The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, UK branch, and AJEX UK)

  • Warrington Hotel - Bach bust

    Updated: 2023-11-15 11:00:13

  • Monarchs - board on Fleet Street

    Updated: 2023-11-14 10:48:34
    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, rebuilt 1667 in the reign of Charles II and successively in the reigns of:James II : 1685 - 1688Interregnum : Dec. 11.1688 - Feb. 13. 1689William III & Mary II : 1689 - 1702Anne : 1702 - 1714George I : 1714 - 1727George II : 1727 - 1760George III : 1760 - 1820George IV : 1820 - 1830William IV : 1830 - 1837Victoria : 1837 - 1901Edward VII : 1901 - 1910George V : 1910 - 1936Edward VIII : 1936George VI : 1936 - 1952Elizabeth II : 1952 - 2022Charles III : 2023

  • Monarchs - board in Wine Office Court

    Updated: 2023-11-14 10:48:34
    Under 15 SovereignsYe Olde Cheshire Cheese, rebuilt 1667 in the reign of Charles II and continued successively in the reigns of:James II : 1685 - 1688Interregnum : Dec. 11.1688 - Feb. 13.1689William III & Mary II : 1689 - 1702Anne : 1702 - 1714George I : 1714 - 1727George II : 1727 - 1760George III : 1760 - 1820George IV : 1820 - 1830William IV : 1830 - 1837Victoria : 1837 - 1901Edward VII : 1901 - 1910George V : 1910 - 1936Edward VIII : 1936George VI : 1936 - 1952Elizabeth II : 1952 - 2022

  • Giotto

    Updated: 2023-11-13 11:00:13

  • Grief and fluff: Tiger @OmnibusTheatre

    Updated: 2023-11-12 07:59:00
    : Skip to main content Search This Blog Paul in London Paul is in London . Mostly seeing theatre About me More Featured Post Grief and fluff : Tiger OmnibusTheatre Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps November 12, 2023 Death is something we all will face . After all , nobody gets out of here alive . But how do you get past it when grief is all you can feel And this is the premise of Tiger , currently playing at Omnibus Theatre It's a fascinating exploration of the stages of grief . And with a terrific cast to take you on this journey , it's an endearing and sweet story that has you engaged from the start , wondering what will happen next . nbsp We are introduced to Alice Poppy Allen-Quarmby as she gives a stand-up routine . It's not particularly funny and starts to veer

  • Conscientious Objectors WW1 - Haringey

    Updated: 2023-11-11 11:00:11
    To commemorate all those war resisters who gathered here at Salisbury Corner to oppose the First World War, 1914 -1918, and particularly the 350 brave Haringey men who were Conscientious Objectors. {On a nearby small steel plaque:}Slate memorial unveiled 15 May 2019Commissioned by Haringey First World War Peace Forum with thanks to:Will O'Leary, Lettering ArtistHarringay Traders AssociationLondon Borough of HaringeyThe National Lottery Heritage Fund

  • Axes to grind: Lizzie @Swkplay

    Updated: 2023-11-04 07:59:00
    : Skip to main content Search This Blog Paul in London Paul is in London . Mostly seeing theatre About me More Featured Post Grief and fluff : Tiger OmnibusTheatre Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps November 12, 2023 Death is something we all will face . After all , nobody gets out of here alive . But how do you get past it when grief is all you can feel And this is the premise of Tiger , currently playing at Omnibus Theatre It's a fascinating exploration of the stages of grief . And with a terrific cast to take you on this journey , it's an endearing and sweet story that has you engaged from the start , wondering what will happen next . 160 We are introduced to Alice Poppy Allen-Quarmby as she gives a stand-up routine . It's not particularly funny and starts to veer into

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