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Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour

A modest but thought provoking exhibition has opened at the British Library that looks at the letters sent and propaganda printed during World War One.

A history of the London Mayor — in cartoons

The office of London Mayor maybe fairly young -- by British standards -- but it has spawned a huge array of satirical cartoons about the two mayors we have so far elected.

Big science opens its doors for tours

Over a thousand scientists toil away at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and in August there is a chance to go inside and see what they do.

Military flypast over Parliament on Wednesday

For reasons which I am still unable to determine, there will be a World War 2 era plane flying over Parliament on Wednesday evening.

Stockwell Bus Garage Open Day

This coming weekend can be thought of as the weekend of the bus -- for there are two major events taking place.

Red Arrows to fly over London today

If you're planning to watch the large military aircraft flypast over Central London at lunchtime, and want to know what each of the aircraft overhead is, then the list has been released.

The Museum of London opens a House of Muses

If you pay a visit to the Museum of London over the next few weeks, you will see -- for it is impossible to avoid -- a large white "thing" by the front door.

A Victorian shop and a roof garden at John Lewis

Up on the 3rd floor of the 1960s John Lewis building on Oxford Street can be found a relic of Victorian times -- a full shop frontage of what the first John Lewis fabric store probably looked like.

A hidden garden of delights in Peckham

If you pass down Choumert Road from Peckham Rye station, you may occasionally stop to look at a locked metal gate protecting a verdant alleyway. Ordinarily, only those who live within can turn left into first class accommodation, but just once a year, all and sundry are invited within.

Tours and Talks around Battersea Power Station

Nine Elms on the South Bank is hosting a series of events throughout June as part of London Festival of Architecture (LFA).

Memorial sound to echo down the Thames

An eerie sound may be heard along the Thames later this month, as all ships jointly sound their horns in mourning.

Overnight rehearsal of the State Opening of Parliament

Had you been in Westminster at 4am this morning, a most unusual sight would have greeted you. Not the occasional night bus, delivery truck or worker, but the whole area was sealed off and given over to the military.

Ride around Colindale in a Tank this weekend

Almost missed this one - but as part of the D-Day events this weekend, there is a chance to ride around Colindale in a tank.

A chance to sit in the cockpit of a nuclear bomber aircraft

There is a chance to sit in the cockpit of a nuclear bomber next month as part of a new tour option at the RAF Museum in north London.

Vintage buses to run around Wembley

Another of London's bus garages is set to let the general public inside for a look around next Saturday, and offer trips around the area in vintage buses.

Rare photograph of London in 1845 gets first ever public display

A new exhibition opens next month at the Museum of London Docklands that offers a chance to see a rare photograph of a long lost bridge over the Thames.

Watch the ancient Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues on Friday

The ancient Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues will take place this coming Friday, as sailors from the German naval ship, FGS Niedersachsen pay the traditional price for the protection offered by the Tower of London.

Free Tours of the Royal Navy flagship at Greenwich

Next weekend, the flagship of the Royal Navy --the huge HMS Bulwark will be in London for a few days -- and there will be a chance for the public to go on board.

This Saturday — test Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal Building

As the new Terminal 2 prepares to open later this year, they have been carrying out tests with members of the general public pretending to be a passenger.

You can now hire rooms inside the Houses of Parliament

Fancy holding a reception inside the Houses of Parliament? Until recently only possible with the permission of an MP, the building is now being hired out for corporate events, or weddings.

Chance to see the Government Art Collection

Although the art collection owned by the Monarch is often on display at the various Royal Palaces, and at the Queen's Gallery, seeing the art owned by HM Government on our behalf is rather harder. However, lunchtime tours of the art collection storage facility have been announced.

Sex, Magic and Superheroes at the British Library

The comic -- a form of story telling that is often presented in print form with exaggerated graphics. At once it can be religious, educational, subversive, childlike, or exceptionally adult in tone.

Dulwich Festival event listings released

The 21st Dulwich Festival returns next weekend, with the usual "local-festival" mix of history, music and a fete.

Giant Tree procession through Peckham

Short notice as I have only just become aware of this, but a 34-metre high tree will be carried through Peckham tomorrow (Fri) lunchtime.