I came here on a British passport, not Jamaican - Windrush 75 at Black Cultural Archives Londonist Ltd 2023-06-16 | 22 June 2023 marks 75 years the HMT Windrush docked in Tilbury - bringing a generation of Caribbeans to Britain, and making the country a richer, more diverse and exciting place ever since.We visited Brixton's Black Cultural Archives to delve into the fascinating objects in their collections - and spoke about their new Windrush exhibition (starting 22 June).We also chatted to Hugh Keizs - who came to London from Jamaica in 1959 - discussing his early memories of a new life in the UK.More on Black Cultural Archives's exhibition here: blackculturalarchives.orgOur guide to Windrush 75 events in London here: londonist.com/london/things-to-do/windrush-day-2023-events
The LGBTQ+ Bookshop Thats So Much More Londonist Ltd 2023-03-24 | Common Press is no ordinary bookshop. It hosts dance sessions, self-defence classes, yoga, life-drawing... plus it makes a mean cup of coffee. And that's before we've even got onto the books!Join us as we explore this incredible LGBTQ+ space in the East End of London.
Inside a London Repair Cafe Londonist Ltd 2023-03-10 | Fan of The Repair Shop? Did you know that various repair cafes are scattered around London - where handy people will mend your broken items for free - and teach you how to do your own repairs in the future.We visited a repair cafe in east London, where everything from textiles to electricals to bikes get the fix-up treatment.
The Worlds Oldest Model Railway Club Londonist Ltd 2023-02-07 | King's Cross isn't short of trains - but did you know there are lots of miniature choo choos shuttling around here too? In this video, we meet members of The Model Railway Club, and discover the layout they started building in the 1980s... and still haven't finished!
Londonist Christmas Quiz Londonist Ltd 2022-12-15 | Love London? Crazy for Christmas? Then have we got the quiz for you! Test yourself with our festive quiz, hosted by our Editor-at-Large, Matt Brown — or play it with friends and family over the Christmas season when there's nowt good on telly. Will you be the star on top of the tree, or do you struggle to tell Santa from a Santander Cycle? Play the quiz to find out! Ho ho hope you get a good score.
An Art Deco Tour of the Northern Line Londonist Ltd 2022-12-12 | Some of London's most beautiful art deco buildings happen to be standing along the Northern line. Come explore them with us.
An Ode to the Milk Round Londonist Ltd 2020-04-08 | The popularity of the milk round has soared in London lately, with companies like Parker Dairies in east London catering to hip, eco-friendly - and even vegan - customers.
Meet the International Rescue of the Tube Network Londonist Ltd 2020-04-01 | The Emergency Response Unit - or ERU - are on call 24/7 to keep the London Underground ticking over. From major incidents to stray cats on the line, this team is on the scene. We went and met them at one of their depots, in Acton.
Whats Happening with Crossrail 2? Londonist Ltd 2020-03-25 | We all know about Crossrail (and the lack of it), but what exactly is Crossrail 2 - and will it even happen? Here's a handy animation .
Where is 221b Baker Street? Londonist Ltd 2020-03-12 | Everyone knows the address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street. But where exactly is it? There are a few contenders, as Matt Brown explores.
The Most Colourful People in London Londonist Ltd 2020-03-04 | Every third Thursday of the month, Old Spitalfields Market is visited by the colourwalkers - a group of vibrantly-dressed folk, who ingeniously craft their own outfits. They love having their photo taken too.Read more in our article: londonist.com/london/features/colour-walk-london
Secrets of Hungerford Bridge Londonist Ltd 2020-02-26 | Learn about London's most-used pedestrian bridges, and one of the tragic stories behind them.
Getting Around London With Visual Impairment Londonist Ltd 2020-02-12 | Hugh Huddy, RNIB policy manager, leads us around his London - showing us the positives and negatives of navigating the streets.
Secrets Of Waterloo Bridge Londonist Ltd 2020-02-07 | Know why Waterloo Bridge is sometimes called 'the ladies's bridge'? Heard about the boy who queued to be first to cross it? And the stunt by an American daredevil which went tragically wrong? Matt Brown investigates
Living In An Abandoned Hospital Londonist Ltd 2020-01-29 | Many of London's abandoned buildings are not abandoned at all. They're looked after by live-in property guardians. We visited a former east London hospital to find out what it's like to call it home.
The Floating Village Of West London Londonist Ltd 2020-01-22 | Hiding away in Twickenham is London's most unusual village. Its name is Swan Island, a community of floating houses.We went to meet some of the residents to find out what life is like here.
Whats Happening With The Northern Line Extension? Londonist Ltd 2020-01-15 | The Northern line is growing - with two new stations at Nine Elms and Battersea.But how and when? This explainer animation tells you what you need to know.
Inside Europes Largest Sikh Temple Londonist Ltd 2019-12-24 | Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall is the largest Sikh temple in Europe. It's also home to a huge kitchen, which serves people of all faiths and backgrounds.
A Brief History Of Moquette Londonist Ltd 2019-12-20 | This will keep you on the edge of your seat...Moquette Man, Andrew Martin, visits London Transport Museum to give us a brief history of moquette - the iconic fabric used to upholster seats across London's transport network.Find out much more about moquette in Andrew's book, Seats of London: amazon.co.uk/Seats-London-Transport-Moquette-Patterns/dp/1916045316
Which Tube Stations Are Named After Pubs? Londonist Ltd 2019-12-18 | How many London Underground stations got their names from nearby pubs? The answer is actually six. We sent Geoff out to all these stations, to see if the pub they were named after is still there today.Londonist Drinks, the book is available here: amazon.co.uk/Londonist-Drinks-AA-Publishing/dp/0749581964
Londons Lost Railways - Parkland Walk Londonist Ltd 2019-12-11 | We send Vicki along the delightful Parkland Walk - following the path that is the abandoned railway between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace.Note: videos from the original YouTube series mysteriously disappeared, and we're doing our best to retrieve them. We've managed to locate a few, and are now republishing them.
Why The Hell Do People Go To Winter Wonderland? Londonist Ltd 2019-12-06 | Why do thousands of people flock to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park every Christmas?We sent our cynicism-tinged correspondent Andrew, to see if he could uncover any genuine festive cheer buried beneath the commercialism.
This Soup Kitchens Been Running Since 1973 Londonist Ltd 2019-12-03 | Ealing Soup Kitchen has been helping out Londoners with everything from hot meals to benefits, since 1973. We called in to meet some of the people who use the kitchen.http://www.ealingsoupkitchen.org
Secrets of Southwark Bridge Londonist Ltd 2019-11-28 | How much do you know about London's green-and-yellow bridge? And get ready for some audience participation.
What The Tube Stations Should Be Called Londonist Ltd 2019-11-25 | Some appropriate rebrands for zone 1 tube stations, we reckon.Any ideas of your own?
Secrets of Millennium Bridge Londonist Ltd 2019-11-13 | The little-known 'railway' along the bridge, the secret artworks, and a glimpse of the future... Matt Brown has some surprises up his sleeve.
Londons Secret Ghost Parade Londonist Ltd 2019-11-07 | Once a year, while the city's sleeping, something ethereal and magical happens in the heart of the city. The 'Ghost Parade'.It's the rehearsal for the Lord Mayor's Show, which sees a bevy of police, horses, dignitaries, a resplendent golden carriage from the 18th century and the Lord Mayor Elect, roll through the ancient City of London in the dead of night.This year we got to go along and watch the haunting and regimented procession.See more from the 'Ghost Parade' here: londonist.com/london/features/the-lord-mayor-s-ghost-paradeAnd here are all the details you need to know about this year's actual Lord Mayor's Show: londonist.com/london/things-to-do/a-guide-to-the-lord-mayor-s-show
The Paper Bag Baron Of London Londonist Ltd 2019-11-04 | If you live in London, it's likely you've used a Gardners' product... you just might not have noticed. That's because you probably didn't mean to buy the Gardeners product, merely what was inside it. As you probably guessed from this video's title, Gardners' sells bags.Gardners' Market Sundriesman has been in Spitalfields since 1870. It was started by James Gardner, and his great-grandson Paul Gardner runs it today. Paul is a beloved member of the local community, and the self styled 'Paper Bag Baron of London'. We spent a morning with him inside his incredibly charming shop.
Londons Lost Railways - Mill Hill East To Edgware Branch Londonist Ltd 2019-10-28 | Geoff takes a walk from Mill Hill East to Edgware, following the old single track steam line that was once intended to be part of a Northern line extension.Note: videos from the original YouTube series mysteriously disappeared, and we're doing our best to retrieve them. We've managed to locate a few, and are now republishing them.
What To Do With Londons Old Phone Boxes? Londonist Ltd 2019-10-22 | London's streets are littered with old red phone boxes. They're mementos of a time gone by, when you needed to push coins inside a compact cubicle to place a call. Nowadays, there's a little device in your pocket that can handle that.However, that doesn't mean we should just scrap the city's old boxes. To tourists they've come to represent an ideal of the city. And they hold a fond spot in many natives' hearts. Also we can't just knock them down, many are listed structures.So what to do with them? One's that are just left have an unfortunate habit of becoming unofficial bins and loos. We sent Londonist's Harry Rosehill out to explore some other uses for the city's old phone boxes.Learn more about the history of the phone box with this evolutionary tree: londonist.com/london/best-of-london/the-red-phone-box-an-evolutionary-treeAnd find out more about LoveFone: lovefone.co.uk
Londonist Goes To Fire School Londonist Ltd 2019-10-17 | We're always told not to play with fire, but at The Fire School in East Ham, that's exactly what you're supposed to do...
Londons Lost Railways - Nunhead To Greenwich Park Londonist Ltd 2019-10-14 | Of all London's lost railways, this little gem that once ran from Nunhead to Greenwich Park is the trickiest to find today. That didn't stop Geoff Marshall trying though — watch as he tracks its route through allotments, car parks... and a modern hotel.Note: videos from the original YouTube series mysteriously disappeared, and we're doing our best to retrieve them. We've managed to locate a few, and are republishing - starting with this one!
Where Will The Bakerloo Extension Go To? Londonist Ltd 2019-10-11 | The Bakerloo line is set to be extended south from Elephant & Castle to... where, exactly? We dispatched Geoff on a mission to find the sites where the new tube stations will be - and to explain how the line will connect up with existing stations on London's rail network.
Secrets of Blackfriars Bridge Londonist Ltd 2019-10-02 | The bridge is 150 years old this year. But do you know the secret message in its sculptures?
Londons Dickensian Alleys: Fleet Street Londonist Ltd 2019-09-30 | WARNING: contains the word "WAZZBAFFLE". Matt Brown reveals the secrets of the ancient passageways to the west of the City of London around Fleet Street. First in a new series. Music: bensound.com
The Vikings Have Invaded London Londonist Ltd 2019-09-06 | Walthamstow, north east London, is home to a small viking community. There's a local shop selling all their wares and there are classes where people can tune up their combat skills. We sent our "fearless" reporter Harry to investigate...Find out more about London's vikings here: londonist.com/london/features/viking-martial-arts-in-walthamstow
Londons Forgotten Prison Londonist Ltd 2019-09-02 | Everyone knows that Tate Modern is a converted power station. But did you know that Tate Britain is built on the site of a notorious prison... and that you can still see bits of it? (Music: purple-planet.com)
The Plane Trees Of London Londonist Ltd 2019-08-19 | Ever noticed London's natural icon - the plane tree?Without it - and its amazing bark - our city would be a far more polluted place.Read more about contributor Paul Wood here: thestreettree.com/about
Walking The Hidden River Walbrook Londonist Ltd 2019-08-13 | This time Matt Brown takes us on a walk from Shoreditch down through the City of London to the Thames - following the route of the buried and forgotten River WalbrookLondonist Lost Rivers Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=YgX-UAoxKRM&list=PLz1JuTRxlXhIR2yypIR0g5b7YdAuebOKS
Why Arent Electric Scooters Legal In London? Londonist Ltd 2019-08-08 | Electric Scooters have become a common talking point in London this year. They're illegal right? So how come so many people are riding them?We sent reporter Harry Rosehill out on the streets of Shoreditch to take an E-scooter for a spin, and to attempt to untangle the whole situation.
Things They Dont Tell You About The Tower Of London Londonist Ltd 2019-07-30 | Londonist Editor-at-Large, Matt ' the hat' Brown reveals some secrets of the Tower of London, dispelling some myths about the historic fortress. Now, about those ravens...
Playing Dinosaur Crazy Golf In Sidcup Londonist Ltd 2019-07-23 | Looking for a fun summer jaunt away from central London?Did you know Sidcup has its very own version of Jurassic Park... with added crazy golf?With 18 holes, it's a, erm, mammoth course.
Going For Walkies In Brockwell Park Londonist Ltd 2019-07-09 | We took Londonist dogs George and Bailey for a walk in Brockwell Park... or rather they took us.
Meet The Traders Of Borough Market Londonist Ltd 2019-07-05 | We went behind the scenes at Borough Market to meet the people who make the place tick. That includes the market's longest serving trader, who's been there for over 50 years, and seen Borough transform entirely.
These Buses Have Been Transformed Into Spaces For Homeless Londoners Londonist Ltd 2019-06-28 | London is in the middle of a homelessness crisis. More than 440 people died on the capital's streets last year.One innovative setup, Buses4Homeless, is changing lives by repurposing old buses into spaces for Londoners to sleep, eat and learn.
Secrets of Borough Market Londonist Ltd 2019-06-26 | We had a nosey around Borough Market, and discovered some lesser known secrets about the popular tourist haunt.For more Borough Market factoids you probably didn't know, check this out: londonist.com/london/secret/secrets-of-borough-market
Taking The Tube With A Paralympian Londonist Ltd 2019-05-29 | Vanessa Wallace is a Paralympian with Team GB.We spent an afternoon with her on the London Underground to find out just how accessible the network is for a wheelchair user, and how accessibility has improved over time in London.Read this to discover all the stations that will be step free by 2022: londonist.com/london/transport/these-are-the-next-13-tube-stations-going-step-free
Secrets of the Elizabeth Line Londonist Ltd 2019-04-01 | We're all waiting patiently for the #PurpleTrain to come along.In the meantime, we've compiled some surprising facts for you.So surprising in fact, that you should check the date on which this video was published. Ahhh, but it would be amazing to see Crossrail trains running on the Isle of Wight, right?The official Crossrail TfL website is here: tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/elizabeth-line
HS2 Old Oak Common Station Construction Londonist Ltd 2019-02-20 | HS2 construction work isn't just happening at Euston. At a site out west, Old Oak Common, a huge transport hub is being constructed. It will connect and link multiple busy lines together - including HS2, Crossrail and GWR. We went for a look around, and studied plans of how the whole thing will come together.More here: londonist.com/london/transport/inside-old-oak-common-london-s-next-big-transport-hubDrone footage/photos courtesy of HS2 Ltd.
Why The Hell Do People Go To M&Ms World? Londonist Ltd 2019-02-07 | M&M's World. What's that all about then?We sent our fearless reporter, Andrew Davidson to the centre of London's tourist-verse, to eat chocolate, and maybe survive.
