The Seven Noses of Soho are one of Soho’s oddities – a secret hidden in plain sight. If you don’t know they’re there, you could visit Soho 100 times and never see them. Once you know, you start spotting them everywhere. The first time I read about the seven noses, we were sceptical… Noses? On …
Any walk through Soho throws up all kinds of oddities, from noses plastered against the walls to the seedy shops. Still, there’s one that often flies under the radar and it’s located outside The John Snow pub on Broad Street: the Broad Street Pump. Why does the pump exist? More importantly, what’s the story behind …
Soho is one of the most vibrant areas in London – known for its lively nightlife and stellar restaurants, there’s plenty to keep you entertained both day and night. Looking for the best things to do in Soho? Look no further. In the past few decades, Soho has transformed itself from a slightly seedy part …
The Coronation of King Charles III is nearly upon us! Here’s your bumper guide to the coronation weekend. Sound the trumpets – it’s coronation time. This monumental moment in British history is plenty of reason for a good party and London knows it. Not only will we have envy-of-the-nation front row seats to all the …
It’s always good to have a few exciting suggestions up your sleeve when the planning falls in your lap. Here’s our guide to some great days out you can have with your friends in London. A wise person once said “It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that …
Architectural masterpiece or wantonly ugly eyesore? The debate over Bloomsbury’s Brunswick Centre has raged ever since it opened in the 1960s and shows no sign of abating. Though the house prices may have gone up, and the once failed shopping centre has been rejuvenated, the visionary design of the Brunswick Centre is just as divisive …
Covent Garden sits at the heart of the West End, a mix of museums, theatres, underground bars and old-school pubs. Looking for the best things to do in Covent Garden? Here’s where to start. Covent Garden is one of London’s best-known areas – but it’s too easy to dismiss it as a jumble of theatres, …
We go in search of the hidden spots that we think deserve a little more credit. London is a city that pays dividends – if you take the time to invest in it that is. There are so many hidden gems in London that if we’re frank, if you’re not taking the time to explore …
Ready to discover the most surreal places in London? Head to these spots for a dose of the bizarre. Starting to feel like you don’t get out of the city enough? Sometimes you don’t have to look too far for an otherworldly experience. The capital is full of places that don’t (or shouldn’t) feel real. …
Heard about the peculiar Auto-Icon at UCL? Here’s why and how you can see Jeremy Bentham’s real head in London. First up: What on earth is an Auto-Icon? Well, it’s a preserved dead body, clothed and displayed as if the person was still living. In this case, it’s Jeremy Bentham’s head and body – and …
