Revised plans shown off for London’s future tallest skyscraper

Revised plans have been shown for what will become London's tallest skyscraper, with a new 11th-floor public garden and retaining the top-floor viewing gallery.

London’s Alleys: John Milton Passage, EC4

This is a short modern passage near St Paul's Cathedral, obviously named after the English poet, John Milton, most famous for his 1667 epic, Paradise Lost.

Finsbury Circus Gardens are to close for a year

The City of London's oldest and largest public park, Finsbury Circus Gardens, will close to the public later this month and won't open again until late next year.

There’s been an overnight rehearsal for the Lord Mayor’s Show

Early this morning, while the City slept, a golden coach was pulled through the streets of London as they rehearsed the Lord Mayor's Show ahead of the main event this Saturday.

City of London unveils its vision for 2030s skyscraper skyline

The ever changing skyline of the City of London will look very different by the end of the decade, as the City has released a vision of what the Square Mile will look like in 2030.

From a golden State Coach to an art bus: Highlights of the Lord Mayor’s Show revealed

It's just two weeks until the huge annual parade that'll see over 7,000 people marching through the City of London alongside the Lord Mayor of London.

Hidden section of Roman Wall near St. Paul’s Cathedral to open as a public museum

A little known section of Roman Wall near St Paul's Cathedral is to become considerably easier to visit after approval was granted to refurbish the building that sits above it.

New office development to include a free roof terrace overlooking the Tower of London

A new office development in the City of London is going to include a free roof terrace that'll give views of the Tower of London and the wider area.

London’s Alleys: St Michael’s Alley, EC3

This winding passage snakes around a cluster of alleys in the City and is probably more famous for the former coffee house that can be found here.

Tickets Alert: Pewterers’ Hall open day

One of the City of London's grand Livery Halls will be open to the public for one day later this month.

Get a preview of Horizon 22 – London’s highest viewing gallery

In a few week's time, London's highest viewing gallery will open, and you'll be able to look down at the Shard and across an awful lot of London.

Firefighting exhibition marks Sir Christopher Wren’s 300th anniversary

Paintings by London's firefighters will be popping up around the City of London over the next few months, as part of the events to mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren.

50 floors up, London’s newest free viewing gallery has opened

Totally free to visit, London has gained a new viewing gallery at the top of a skyscraper, right in the middle of the City of London.

Three weeks of free events in the City of London

Later this month, the City of London will be recreating a modern version of the ancient Bartholomew Fair, with more family-friendly events than the debauchery that the original was famous for.

Attend the City of London’s ancient Silent Ceremony

Each year, in a ceremony as rich in pomp as it is ancient in history, and in total silence, the new Lord Mayor is sworn into office, and a smallish number of the public are invited to attend.

London’s Public Art: 1960s chess-inspired art near St Paul’s Cathedral

A side street near St Paul's Cathedral contains a building with an interesting stone frieze, which if you look carefully seems to be based on chess pieces.

Barbican Art Centre starts £25 million upgrade

The Barbican Art Centre has been awarded the first £25 million of a planned upgrade to open up the core of the building and improve access to the arts centre.

London’s Alleys: St Swithin’s Lane, EC4

The lane is one of the earlier London roads to be laid out, and the area shows up as fully developed by the 1300s, with houses along the lane, and St Swithin's church at the southern end.

The annual Sculpture in the City walking trail is back

The 12th annual walking trail looking for public art in the City of London has returned with a mix of new and previous artworks dotted around the City.

London getting a new public square with pedestrianisation of the St Paul’s Gyratory

A large public square is to be created just to the north of St Pauls's Cathedral as the City of London has approved plans to pedestrianise the roads in the area.

London’s Alleys: Abchurch Yard, EC4

This is a yard and narrow alley that snakes around the sides of a City of London church that's over 800 years old.

London’s ancient Cart Marking ceremony takes place next month

Date for your diary, as over 40 historic and interesting road vehicles will roll into Guildhall Yard next month to take part in an ancient ceremony.

London’s Pocket Parks: St Olave Silver Street, EC2

This is a pocket park that sits next to the busy London Wall road, but still manages to look rather pleasant to sit in despite its location.

Abseil off the top of the Lloyd’s Building in the City

If you fancy abseiling off the top of the Lloyds Building in the City of London, then you can next month -- for charity.