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Best Of Londonist: 9-15 September 2024

Our top stories from the last seven days

Londonist: Things To Do
Sep 15
 
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How To Walk From Bank To Waterloo Without Crossing ANY Roads

Or using the Waterloo & City line.

An Underground roundel at Bank

A Glimpse Into London's Future: What Big Things Are On The Horizon For The Capital?

New museums, tunnels, bridges and trains.

A 'tram-bus'
Image: TfL

Earth Shines In Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2024

New exhibition to open at National Maritime Museum.

A colourful celestial sky
© Bence Tóth

Claire Heliot: The Fearless Woman Who Fed Steak To Lions At The Hippodrome

She was brave, and no mis-steak.

A woman in a sitting room with a lion

London Cocktail Week 2024: Drink Some Of London's Best Cocktails For Just £8

Sip swanky signature serves.

A refined looking clear cocktail

First Pictures Of Restored Crystal Palace Subway

Victorian gem recalled to life.

Beautiful subterranean redbrick arches
Image: Historic England

The Race Is On To Design A New Tram For London

They're coming at the end of the 2020s.

A tram travelling through Croydon town centre

The 10 Ages of London in One Short Walk

A weekend walk around the Square Mile's history.

A map showing different time period in London

London Month Of The Dead 2024 - A Spine-Chilling Array Of Events Awaits

Lots of things happening by candlelight 🕯️

A Victorian seance

Rough Trade Is Opening Denmark Street's First Ever Record Store

Music to our ears!

Records in a shop
Image: Mic JohnsonLP via creative commons

Japan Matsuri: A Huge Celebration Of Japanese Culture In Trafalgar Square

From cosplay to katsu curry, it's all going on.

A person in kimono and tradition Japanese mask
Image: Pat Lyttle via creative commons

The Fishiest Art Exhibition You'll See All Year

Shrimp, squid, salmon and sardines -- none of it remotely edible.

A counter of crotched fish
Image: Kate Jenkins

50 Blue Plaques Are Missing - Can You Help Find Them?

English Heritage's public appeal.

Drawing of a blue plaque for Lord Byron
Image: English Heritage

Kim's Convenience: As Brilliant On Stage As It Is On Netflix

See one of the great modern sitcoms live in Hammersmith.

A Korean man pouring lots of sugar into his mug
Image: Danny Kaan

See A Flock Of 50 Sheep Herded Over Southwark Bridge This September

... by Damian Lewis.

Alan Titchmarsh herding sheep, with the Shard in the background

Colourised: 1746 Map Of London Bridge And Surrounding Areas

For the first time, the Georgian city is mapped in colour.

An old, colourised map of London

And now for a look at the week ahead...

Things To Do This Week In London: 16-22 September 2024

A wine tasting, a barbecue festival, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A man serving up cocktails to a long table

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