(L)ondon (I)nteresting (A)ctivities
What dates are the London train and Overground strikes? RMT workers across 14 train operators will walk out for a total of five days in March and April. The strike days are Thursday March 16, Saturday March 18, Thursday March […]
It’s official, London roads are the pits. We’ve already got the worst traffic in the world, we’re one of the most stressful cities to drive in, and now, we’ve completed the treble: a study has revealed that London is the […]
A strange, lonely, wonky house in south London is being auctioned next month. Dubbed ‘The Leaning Tower of Rotherithe’, the isolated building looks as if it could topple into the Thames at any moment. Despite its dilapidated exterior, it’s not cheap – […]
National art treasures Gilbert & George aren’t shy about hyping up their own importance and legacy. And to prove it, they’re opening their very own museum, dedicated to themselves, in Spitalfields on the first of April. The Gilbert & George […]
The UK’s biggest LGBTQIA film festival, BFI Flare, is back next month with its usual cargo of the best in new queer cinema, retro gems, talks, discussions, parties and the odd packed dancefloor. If you’re into queer cinema or just […]
From Victorian times, London’s railway arches were used by eel wholesalers, scrap dealers and mechanics. Now, they’re full of craft breweries, chic boutiques and artisanal bakeries. And Londoners can’t get enough of them. Now five more empty arches in south London are going to […]
For ten years from 2001 to 2011, a visit to Parliament Square meant you’d come face to face with activist Brian Haw and his peace camp. Wearing a bucket hat layered over with anti-war badges and walking with the help […]