London’s Alleys: Great Turnstile, WC2
This is the greater of three turnstile alleys in the Holborn alley, although only greater in name not in stature.
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Anniversary of Elizabeth I’s famous speech at Tilbury Fort
Today marks the anniversary of a certain Queen giving a rather famous speech to her troops in Tilbury. But why Tilbury?
London’s weekly railway news
A weekly round-up of London’s rail transport news…
See vintage films about the River Thames from the BFI archive
A collection of old films about the River Thames has been released from the BFI National Archive showing the Thames at trade, at war and at peace.
Box in a box to avoid Crossrail vibrations
Deep underground a box has been built inside a box with special protections against vibrations from Crossrail and Northern line tunnels.
Restoration of the Aldgate water pump
A notorious water pump at Aldgate was once praised for its clean clear water yet killed hundreds of Londoners – is currently being restored.
A month of free travel on the London Overground
As compensation for the lengthy delays on the Gospel Oak to Barking line, September will be a month of free travel, funded by the train manufacturer.
Rare inscribed Roman stylus found in London goes on display
Found under the streets of London, a unique Roman stylus, with the most elaborate and expressive inscription of its kind has gone on display.
Southeastern rail franchise extended – and cancelled
The Southeastern rail franchise, operated by Govia has been extended again, to April 2020 – but wont now be put up for formal tender to be renewed after that.
Ilford’s oldest building – the Norman era hospital chapel
Hidden behind a high wall, an ancient building in Ilford is not just the oldest building in Ilford, but one of the oldest in the entire of London.
Tickets Alert: The Third Man 70th anniversary screening
On the 70th anniversary of the very day that The Third Man was released in cinemas, there will be a very special screening in central London.
Tickets Alert: Guided Tours of Lambeth Palace Library
Next month, there’s a rare chance to see see behind the scenes at Lambeth Palace Library.
A lunar exhibition of moon rocks and art in Greenwich
On this anniversary year of the moon landings, one of the many exhibitions that are opening is in London, and looks not just at the moon landing, but at the moon entire.
New photos show the current state of Crossrail stations
Although the opening of the line has been delayed to whenever, and the costs are uncertain, works are still going on inside the Crossrail stations.
Rare watch goes on display in the Science Museum
An intricate British-made watch which sold in 2017 for £3.2 million has gone on display in the Science Museum for the next few years.
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