Ballot to win King Charles III’s first release banknotes
Ahead of the release of the new King Charles III banknotes in June, there's a charity ballot that will let you win a set of low-serial numbered banknotes.
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Ballot to win King Charles III’s first release banknotes
Ahead of the release of the new King Charles III banknotes in June, there's a charity ballot that will let you win a set of low-serial numbered banknotes.
A list of the cruise ships visiting London in 2024
Sea-faring leviathans will be visiting central London this summer, giving us landlubbers a chance to see them up close from the riverside.
Spot the Danger Mouse Blue Plaque at Baker Street
In the 1980s, the secret agent Danger Mouse and his trusty sidekick Penfold would rush out from their secret base -- in the bottom of a post box on Baker Street -- to save the world from Baron Greenback.
Watch the Space Station fly over London on Christmas morning
If you can drag yourself out of bed early on Christmas Day, there’s a chance to see Father Christmas heading home after delivering his presents — or more accurately, the International Space Station flying over London.
Tube Mapper’s 2024 calendar for London’s transport fans
The 2024 calendar showcases some of his favourite images as he explores every station and stop on the London Underground, Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and now the Croydon tram network.
Win £5,000 of holidays in Landmark Trust’s heritage homes
A fundraiser for a heritage houses charity is offering up to £5,000 of free weekend breaks in its homes across the UK.
Christmas jumpers from London’s venues
Tis fast approaching the season to sit in front of your computer on a video call wearing nothing except a Christmas Jumper.
A huge sale of Film and TV memorabilia
Next month, there will be a sale in London of over 1,000 movie and television memorabilia, with a lot of fantasy and science-fiction up for sale.
A couple of messages about changes to ianVisits
I've been contacted a few times recently about the sharp decline in descriptive images on the events listings.
You might be able to see a comet in the skies this weekend
A recently discovered comet should be visible early in the morning for the next few days if the British weather permits.
How to request your very own Red Arrows flypast
Organizing something interesting and fancy a flypast by the Red Arrows? Or a WW2-era bomber? Or how about a marching band to serenade your event?
Auction of old fairground ride equipment
If you've ever wanted to own your own piece of a vintage funfair, then this is your chance as there will be an open day at Carters Funfair at their base near Maidenhead, and an auction of much of their surplus equipment.
Pride and Prejudice: Elizabeth line’s trainbow and why LGBTQ+ visibility matters
Earlier today the Elizabeth line gained its first trainbow - a train with a Pride banner on it -- and the haters will hate it.
What happened to Westminster Abbey’s coronation carpet after the Coronation?
A large stage covered in a bright yellow carpet was built inside Westminster Abbey for the Coronation earlier this year, but something surprising happened to the carpet afterwards.
UK flypast to mark the retirement of the RAF Hercules
Sadly (probably) not passing over London, but worth highlighting in case you're in the areas affected, as there will be a flypast to mark the forthcoming retirement of the C-130J Hercules from RAF service on Wednesday 14th June.
Own a piece of Eurovision history: Stage sets and costumes come up for auction
What does a huge but one-off TV production do when it's finished and no longer needs all the stage settings and costumes? Sells them to the public, that's what.
Flying Scotsman coin released by the Royal Mint
One of the late Queen's last acts as Monarch was to authorise the issuance of a £2 coin to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Flying Scotsman, and the coin is being released today.
There’s a free maps giveaway on Monday
If you like maps, and like free maps even more, then Monday is the day to be in Hackney Downs, as a map printer is having a clearout and giving away a lot of stock.
The City of London and Signor Favale’s Marriage Portion Charity
Sometimes you stumble upon an old article about an old tradition or ceremony and wonder when it's next happening.
Theydon Bois – the town with no street lights
Theydon Bois, on the edge of northeast London, is remarkable for something very special -- the near total absence of any street lighting.
London’s 2023 ceremonial gun salutes
Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2023, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.
Well, that was an odd year, wasn't it? A state funeral, umpteen governments, a new railway, a heatwave, and not to forget overseas events.
A parkland walk along a disused railway line
London's longest linear nature reserve can be found running along a stretch of disused railway line that's now a long pleasant walk between two stations.
London’s Christmas tree recycling collections 2022/23
It might seem a bit Scrooge to be talking about getting rid of the Christmas tree before the event is over, but it can help to know what to do before 12th night comes along.