Love street art? Make a beeline for Penge, home to one of London’s most exciting street art scenes. London’s no stranger to incredible street art: a quick stroll around areas such as Shoreditch and Camden will prove it – as will ducking underneath Waterloo Station to Leake Street Tunnel. That’s before I even mention the …
The London Mithraeum is one of London’s hidden treasures. A Roman temple tucked underneath the Bloomberg buildings, let’s discover one of the city’s most important archaeological sites. Do you ever come across one of those unusual places in London that you never knew existed? The London Mithraeum was that place for me. Never in a …
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that you can’t spend any time in London without catching a phrase or two of roadman slang. What’s a roadman you ask? I’ll hand it over to Urban Dictionary on this one… Roadman: Roadman comes from the 21st century slang word, describing a boy (normally at a teenage age) as …
It sounds too perfect to be true – a floating barge bobbing on a mooring in the King’s Cross section of Regent’s Canal that doubles up as the city’s most idiosyncratic bookshop. Little surprise that the book barge Word on the Water is beloved by pretty much everyone who comes across it. Not only is …
I think it’s fair to say that this pandemic has taken a toll on most of us, and last week Matt Jukes, Professor Catherine Loveday, and Tabish Khan got involved in an interesting panel discussion to talk about all things memory, art, and the effects of lockdown. Matt Jukes is a London-based artist, and his …
Ever wondered what your future looks like? In a brilliant new exhibition based in vibrant Shoreditch, allow Matt Jukes and his innovative Feelscape collection to show you. Yes, really! This unique experience combines art, Artificial Intelligence and raw human emotion into what promises to be one of London’s coolest exhibitions. PS: There’s also an exciting …
If, like me, the Euros have got you feeling football fever this summer, join the Rooftop Film Club to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bend it Like Beckham, with an introduction from an exciting guest. In collaboration with the London Indian Film Festival, join the film’s director Gurinder Chadha on 25th June for a guaranteed …
Missing the mud and fun at Worthy Farm? You’re going to love the Victoria & Albert Museum’s upcoming Glastonbury Weekender event. Ditch the wellies – instead take a jaunt to the V&A where the museum is hosting its very own London weekend dedicated to the infamous music festival, with a range of exciting in-person and …
Do you know about the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank’s Mediatheque? Only a select group of Londoners have discovered the joys of this cool little spot, which is hidden inside the shiny glass buildings of the BFI Southbank. Why Visit the BFI Mediatheque? But what is the BFI Mediatheque exactly? In short, it’s a part …
The Line – London’s first public art trail – meanders a route between Stratford and Greenwich. Sporting 12 striking sculptures along its route, the art walk is a brilliant way to enjoy an ever-changing roster of pieces from well-known names and up-and-coming talent. Here’s what you need to know. London has never had the same …
