This feature first appeared in February 2025 on Londonist: Time Machine, our much-praised history newsletter. To be the first to read new history features like this, sign up for free here. “London is in the throes of an epidemic which
Read MoreMore is more when it comes to pancakes, as far as we’re concerned. Photo: Amber Fisher Pancakes are for life, not just for Pancake Day. When you can’t be bothered to make your own, here are the best pancake restaurants
Read MoreIn her book, Agatha Christie’s London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime’s Capital, Tina Hodgkinson traces the footsteps of the bestselling mystery author, and those of her unforgettable characters. In this extract we sniff out detective Hercule Poirot’s
Read MoreThis is a sponsored article on behalf of the LSO. Get 2-for-1 tickets to the next Half Six Fix. Photo: Mark Allan London is packed with world-class culture. But be honest: do you make the most of it? When things
Read MoreLooking for flowers to go with your chocs? Check out our pick of London’s best florists. Who doesn’t heart chocolates. Image: DeRosier Looking to buy a box of chocolates in London, and a supermarket selection just won’t cut it? Get
Read MoreYoung V&A’s show explores how Aardman have been working magic with plasticine for 50 years. “Brown lump of plasticine. What’s happening in the future?” This note scribbled in the corner of a sketchbook by Morph creator Peter Lord in 1980
Read MoreImage is NOT an official British Library picture. Background image: Matt Brown. Fairies: public domain. Following its excellent Secret Maps expo, the BL flies off to fairyland. Once upon a time, beside the terracotta castle of Pancras, there lived an
Read MoreFree things to do in London this week. Get free entry to the Brunel Museum on Sunday… on one condition. Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We’ve also compiled this epic map
Read MoreLove little trains? We visited the oldest model railway club in the world — check out the video. 2026 marks the 25th year the festival has been hosted at Ally Pally. Image: James Petts via creative commons Thousands of miniature
Read MoreThe 38 bus route has been running since 1912. Image: Julian Walker via creative commons Fancy hopping on a heritage bus, and not even paying a fare for the privilege? All day on Saturday 14 March 2026 buses dating from
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