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Which are the oldest place names in London? And which are the newest?
What's The Oldest Place In London?
How far back does London go?
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January 4, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Which are the oldest place names in London? And which are the newest?
Catch up on our first articles of the year spanning mad events, a new London documentary, and Burns Night plans
Best Of Londonist: 29 December 2025-4 January 2026
Catch up on what you've missed.
londonist.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Catch up on our first articles of the year spanning mad events, a new London documentary, and Burns Night plans
Where to spot whales and dolphins in London
Around London In 11 Whales And Dolphins
Statues, pubs and real-life whales.
londonist.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Where to spot whales and dolphins in London
Start 2026 right with Cirque du Soleil, and the rest of our team's pick of events for the coming week
Things To Do This Week In London: 5-11 January 2026
See what's on in London today.
londonist.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Start 2026 right with Cirque du Soleil, and the rest of our team's pick of events for the coming week
The best places to celebrate Burns Night in London this year
Burns Night 2026 In London: Parties, Suppers And Ceilidhs To Celebrate This Year
Anyone for haggis?
londonist.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The best places to celebrate Burns Night in London this year
Ride the Dinosaur Express, run along the seafront... or get inspiration for the rest of 2026
8 Excellent Events Near London: January 2026
Fun stuff within easy reach of London.
londonist.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Ride the Dinosaur Express, run along the seafront... or get inspiration for the rest of 2026
In this three-part series, airing from Monday, Lucy Worsley delves into the heinous crimes of the 'Thames Torso Murderer'
Thames Torso Murders: Lucy Worsley Delves Into Grisly Story Of Jack The Ripper's Little-Known Contemporary
BBC show airs early January.
londonist.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM
In this three-part series, airing from Monday, Lucy Worsley delves into the heinous crimes of the 'Thames Torso Murderer'
A church service with a difference - it's held in the middle of London Bridge
The Church Service Held In The Middle Of London Bridge
People have paid spiritual tribute to the Thames for centuries - and it's still happening.
londonist.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
A church service with a difference - it's held in the middle of London Bridge
Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, Samuel Pepys... all made New Year's resolutions
London's New Year's Resolutions Throughout The Centuries
What did Dickens, Pepys and Woolf vow to cut out?
londonist.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, Samuel Pepys... all made New Year's resolutions
12 predictions for the year ahead in London... some of them more plausible than others
12 Predictions For London In 2026
12 things that possibly won't happen.
londonist.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:46 AM
12 predictions for the year ahead in London... some of them more plausible than others
Resident of West Norwood? Fan of London-based sci-fi? You'll want to check out this new novel by the man behind a famous indie club night �
The Tunnels: An Extract From A Suburban Science Fantasy Ghost Story Inspired By West Norwood
"They say there's over 3,000 coffins down here".
londonist.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Resident of West Norwood? Fan of London-based sci-fi? You'll want to check out this new novel by the man behind a famous indie club night �
What a treat! The second (and final) part of The Publican - a short story which appears in the acclaimed new book from south London shirkers, Deserter
A Short Story From Deserter: The Publican - Part Two
John Cheever meets a south London pub crawl.
londonist.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
What a treat! The second (and final) part of The Publican - a short story which appears in the acclaimed new book from south London shirkers, Deserter
Reposted by Londonist
Part 1 of my story The Publican, as published in Londonist.
To the person asking if there was a map of the pubs Gavin visits in the story - it’s in this piece!
To the person asking if there was a map of the pubs Gavin visits in the story - it’s in this piece!
Here's a real treat for you: The Publican, a short story from the new book by Deserter featuring a south London pub crawl (part one here, part two to follow very shortly) 🍺
A Short Story From Deserter: The Publican - Part One
John Cheever meets a south London pub crawl.
londonist.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Part 1 of my story The Publican, as published in Londonist.
To the person asking if there was a map of the pubs Gavin visits in the story - it’s in this piece!
To the person asking if there was a map of the pubs Gavin visits in the story - it’s in this piece!
These photos of London landmarks are all out of focus 🧐 But don't worry - they're supposed to be �
Not So Much Walkie-Talkie As Blurry-Whirry: This Photo Book Is All Out Of Focus
Not so much eye-opening, as eye-narrowing.
londonist.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
These photos of London landmarks are all out of focus 🧐 But don't worry - they're supposed to be �
Stumbled across this in the newspaper archives from 1911. At first I thought “Wow, I want to be 15 years old and living in Highgate in 1911”. And then I remembered what would happen to that generation a few years later.
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Stumbled across this in the newspaper archives from 1911. At first I thought “Wow, I want to be 15 years old and living in Highgate in 1911”. And then I remembered what would happen to that generation a few years later.
The history of London in one massive, bamboozling diagram (with lots of cats) -> londonist.substack.com/p/the-histor...
The History of London... in one Deranged Entanglogram
Or 'what happens when I drink some whisky and let my brain tumble out'.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The history of London in one massive, bamboozling diagram (with lots of cats) -> londonist.substack.com/p/the-histor...
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Secret Maps is an excellent exhibition at The @britishlibrary.bsky.social and I asked its curator to pick five highlights from it for @londonist.com
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The secrets within Secret Maps
Highlights from this Cartophile's dream
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December 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Secret Maps is an excellent exhibition at The @britishlibrary.bsky.social and I asked its curator to pick five highlights from it for @londonist.com
open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
Here's a real treat for you: The Publican, a short story from the new book by Deserter featuring a south London pub crawl (part one here, part two to follow very shortly) 🍺
A Short Story From Deserter: The Publican - Part One
John Cheever meets a south London pub crawl.
londonist.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Here's a real treat for you: The Publican, a short story from the new book by Deserter featuring a south London pub crawl (part one here, part two to follow very shortly) 🍺
The craziest thing you'll see in London all year happens at the start of January...
The Barmy Twelfth Night Bacchanal That Happens On Bankside Every January
It has to be seen to be believed.
londonist.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The craziest thing you'll see in London all year happens at the start of January...
Another year gone, and another bunch of much-loved establishments have bitten the dust. Which will you miss most? �
The Places That Closed Down In London In 2025
The pubs, shops and other institutions we lost this year.
londonist.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Another year gone, and another bunch of much-loved establishments have bitten the dust. Which will you miss most? �
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Looking for a great exhibition to see? I've rounded up my top picks to see in January for @londonist.com
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The Top Exhibitions To See In London: January 2026
Looking for an awesome London exhibition in January 2026? Here's our pick of must-see shows.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Looking for a great exhibition to see? I've rounded up my top picks to see in January for @londonist.com
londonist.com/london/museu...
londonist.com/london/museu...
That weird feeling when the weekend is only a few days away... but it's also next year
Things To Do In London This Weekend: 3-4 January 2026
Pirates, nutcrackers and Romans.
londonist.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
That weird feeling when the weekend is only a few days away... but it's also next year
Get 2026 off to a joyous start with new theatre shows and exhibitions, a free light festival and more
40+ Cheerful Things To Do In London This Month: January 2026
A light festivals, quirky London traditions and some last-chance exhibitions.
londonist.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Get 2026 off to a joyous start with new theatre shows and exhibitions, a free light festival and more
Where to get rid of your Christmas tree in London this year
Where To Recycle Or Dispose Of Your 2025 Christmas Tree In London
Will your council collect your tree?
londonist.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Where to get rid of your Christmas tree in London this year