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The Conversation Literary Events @ St Martin in the Fields

In January 2025 St Martin-in-the-Fields and Peter Florence (Director...

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Millet: Life on the Land at the National Gallery

The first UK exhibition in nearly 50 years dedicated...

Winston Churchill: The Painter at The Wallace Collection

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Caravaggio’s Cupid at The Wallace Collection

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Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur

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Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s lost treasures

The first major exhibition on mudlarking, it will explore...

The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum

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Barbie®: The Exhibition at the Design Museum

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Heathrow Announces £1.3 Billion Upgrade Plan for 2026 – Here’s What’s Changing

Good news for anyone flying through London's busiest airport: Heathrow has unveiled a £1.3 billion investment plan for 2026 that promises smoother journeys, upgraded...

Great Events in London History: The First FA Cup Final (1872) – When Football Got Serious

On March 16, 1872, a crowd of about 2,000 spectators gathered at The Oval cricket ground in Kennington to witness something unprecedented—the first-ever FA...

Great London Icons: The Downing Street Door – Britain’s Most Famous Entrance

Few doors in the world carry as much significance as the glossy black door of 10 Downing Street. This unassuming entrance has become one...

Gordon Ramsay’s Plane Food Market Opens at Heathrow T5 – Here’s What to Expect

If you've ever flown through Heathrow's Terminal 5, you probably remember Plane Food – Gordon Ramsay's airport restaurant that's been serving travelers since 2008....

London Tube Fares Rising in March 2026: What Tourists Need to Know

If you're planning a trip to London next year, here's what you need to budget for: Tube and rail fares are going up by...

Great Events in London History: The Jack the Ripper Murders (1888) – Terror in the East End

In autumn 1888, Whitechapel became the epicenter of one of history's most infamous unsolved murder cases. Between August and November, at least five women...

Great London Icons: The London Eye – The Millennium Wheel

The London Eye transformed London's South Bank when it opened in 2000, creating an instant icon and one of the world's most popular paid...

Kew Gardens Announces Major Henry Moore Exhibition and New Learning Centre for 2026

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has unveiled an ambitious 2026 programme headlined by the most comprehensive exhibition of Henry Moore's work in a generation...

What to Pack for London in Winter: A Complete Guide

London in winter is a city of cozy contrasts—frost-covered parks at dawn, steamy pub windows by evening, and the magical glow of Christmas lights...

National Gallery to Stage First Major UK Exhibition of Spanish Master Zurbarán

The National Gallery will present the first major monographic exhibition devoted to Francisco de Zurbarán ever held in the United Kingdom, opening 2 May...

Cleany McCleanface? Heathrow Wants You to Name Its Fleet of Adorable Cleaning Robots

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Great Events in London History: The Opening of Tower Bridge (1894) – London’s Movable Marvel

On June 30, 1894, the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) presided over the opening ceremony of Tower Bridge, London's newest Thames crossing...

Great London Icons: Big Ben – London’s Timekeeper

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The National Gallery’s 2026 Exhibition Programme: Van Eyck, Renoir, Zurbarán, and More

The National Gallery has unveiled an exceptional lineup of exhibitions for 2026, featuring landmark shows dedicated to some of art history's most celebrated masters...

National Portrait Gallery to Present Major Lucian Freud Exhibition Exploring His Drawings

The National Portrait Gallery will open a landmark exhibition next year offering unprecedented insight into the creative process of Lucian Freud, one of the...

The V&A’s Exciting 2026: New Museum Opening, Major Exhibitions, and Wallace & Gromit

The Victoria and Albert Museum has announced an impressive slate of exhibitions and events for 2026, headlined by the long-awaited opening of V&A East...

National Gallery to Host First-Ever Exhibition of Van Eyck’s Portraits

The National Gallery in London will present a landmark exhibition next winter, bringing together all nine surviving painted portraits by Netherlandish master Jan van...

Young V&A to Showcase Behind-the-Scenes World of Wallace & Gromit and Aardman Animation

London's Young V&A museum will open a major exhibition next February celebrating the craft and creativity behind some of Britain's most beloved animated characters,...

Great London Icons: The West End

When someone mentions "the West End," the image that springs to mind is unmistakable: blazing neon marquees, crowds spilling out of theatres onto rain-slicked...

First Look: John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Opens in the West End

Production images have been released for the West End premiere of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, marking the...

London History

Castles and Keeps: Castles to Visit In and Around London

London and its surrounding areas are steeped in history,...

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Great London Buildings: The Palace of Westminster – The Houses of Parliament

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London and the Industrial Revolution

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Buck House: A History of Buckingham Palace – Long Read

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How London Changed During the Victorian Period

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London Long Read: A History of London’s 35 Bridges Over The Thames

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Great London Icons: The Routemaster Bus – London’s Red Icon on Wheels

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How London Became the United Kingdom’s Capital

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Cool Britannia: A Look at London in the 1990s

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The Legacy of Punk: London’s Role in the Movement That Changed Music Forever

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London History: A Look at The London Underground During World War II

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London Fog: London and the Great Smog of 1952 – The True Story

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The London Fiver – Five of the Oldest Schools in London

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Great London Buildings: The Royal Albert Hall – Home of the Proms

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