London’s Pocket Parks: Royal Docks floating garden
A few weeks ago a new pocket park opened in London, and this one floats on the water.
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London’s Pocket Parks: Royal Docks floating garden
A few weeks ago a new pocket park opened in London, and this one floats on the water.
Consultation seeks to improve cycling and walking in the Royal Docks
A study into how to improve walking and cycling around the Royal Docks in east London has opened, and there will be public investigative tours over the next couple of weeks.
Crossrail’s longest artwork is being installed
At nearly 2km long one of the longest artworks in the UK is currently being installed in East London by Crossrail.
Planning application filed to move City Hall to the Crystal
The formal planning application has been filed with Newham Council to convert the Crystal building into a replacement City Hall for London.
This tall grey lady just outside London City Airport is Athena, and she's also the tallest bronze sculpture in the UK.s
London’s Pocket Parks: Royal Victoria Gardens, E16
This decent sized municipal park in east London was once owned by distant Westminster Abbey, if you go back far enough.
Funding secured for new entrance at Stratford tube station
A planned additional entrance to Stratford tube station next to the Jubilee line has secured additional funding from Newham council.
A temporary museum to the history of Queens Market
A small exhibition about the history of East London's Queens Market has popped up inside the market itself.
Tate and Lyle’s staff park in Silvertown
While Mr Tate of Tate and Lyle is famous for giving a gallery to the country, rather less known is the generosity of the other half of the company - which is manifest in a public park donated by Sir Leonard Lyle.