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Tickets Alert: Winter canal trips through the Islington tunnel
Winter trips through a long dark canal tunnel under Islington will resume next month, and tickets are on sale now. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-winter-canal-trips-through-the-islington-tunnel-85367/
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Archaeologists find prehistoric tools and lost Medieval Hall under Houses of Parliament
Archaeologists working at the Houses of Parliament have discovered evidence that human activity at the site could be older even than Stonehenge. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/archaeologists-find-prehistoric-tools-and-lost-medieval-hall-under-houses-of-parliament-85487/
about 15 hours ago
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Lost for Decades: Alice in Wonderland illustrator’s heritage plaque rediscovered
An early “blue plaque” celebrating Sir John Tenniel, which was thought to have been destroyed when his house was rebuilt, has been rediscovered. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lost-for-decades-alice-in-wonderland-illustrators-heritage-plaque-rediscovered-85377/
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LT Museum’s new exhibition charts 100 years of Art Deco
A century of Art Deco design on the London Underground is being celebrated in a new exhibition at the LT Museum. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lt-museums-new-exhibition-charts-100-years-of-art-deco-85445/
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London’s Pocket Parks: St Paul’s Churchyard, Covent Garden
Next to Covent Garden is another garden, a rather greener pocket park next to St Paul’s Church, lined with a large number of park benches. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-pocket-parks-st-pauls-churchyard-covent-garden-85454/
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£18m overhaul approved to rescue Highgate Cemetery from ‘romantic decay’
Highgate Cemetery’s plans for an £18 million refurbishment have been approved by Camden Council, allowing the 25-year revitalisation project to get started. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/18m-overhaul-approved-to-rescue-highgate-cemetery-from-romantic-decay-85375/
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Design competition showcases four proposals to reinvent Clapham’s railway bridge
Plans to refurbish a tired railway bridge as a gateway into Clapham have released details of the shortlisted designs. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/design-competition-showcases-four-proposals-to-reinvent-claphams-railway-bridge-85369/
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Replacement of 20-year-old gates gives glimpse inside drained Regent’s Canal lock
Last week, two 3-tonne lock gates arrived on the Regent’s Canal, to be craned into place near the Islington Tunnel. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/replacement-of-20-year-old-gates-gives-glimpse-inside-drained-regents-canal-lock-85432/
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Swap socks for sculptures: The best Museum Memberships for Christmas gifts
If you’d like to give a Christmas present that lasts longer than the festive season – and won’t end up forgotten in a drawer – consider giving them an annual museum or gallery membership. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/swap-socks-for-sculptures-the-best-museum-memberships-for-christmas-gifts-85286/
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Camden to lead major Euston area regeneration plan
Management of the land around Euston Station is to be handed over to a Camden Council led development corporation to drive regeneration of the area. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/camden-to-lead-major-euston-area-regeneration-plan-85392/
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Harrods to remove Al-Fayed’s Egyptian themed escalators
Harrod’s famous Egyptian-themed central escalators are to be stripped out and modernised, and remove the late unlamented Mohamed Al-Fayed’s face from the decoration. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/harrods-plans-to-remove-al-fayeds-egyptian-themed-escalators-85420/
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Stansted Airport to accept London’s contactless tickets as 50 more train stations upgraded
London style contactless payments are expanding to more stations outside London, including at long last, London’s Stansted and Southend Airports. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/stansted-airport-to-accept-londons-contactless-tickets-as-50-more-stations-upgraded-85414/
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London’s Alleys: Argyle Passage, N17
At first glance, this short passageway in Tottenham looks like it might once have been a road later narrowed, but appearances can be deceiving. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-alleys-argyle-passage-n17-85231/
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London’s new Museum of Shakespeare delays its opening date to 2026
A new Shakespeare museum in East London that was due to open this year has been delayed and doesn’t have an opening date at the moment. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-new-museum-of-shakespeare-delays-its-opening-date-to-2026-85365/
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Lambeth’s Covid Memorial Wall to be preserved as a monument to the pandemic
The Covid memorial wall along the riverside in Lambeth is to be preserved as a permanent memorial to those who died in the pandemic, the government has announced. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lambeths-covid-memorial-wall-to-be-preserved-as-a-monument-to-the-pandemic-85361/
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Churchill Arms’ Christmas lights spark street-spilling crowds and a last-second bus dash
The most Christmasy pub in London switched on its Christmas lights last night, heralded by screams at a bus to move out of the way. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/churchill-arms-christmas-lights-spark-street-spilling-crowds-and-a-last-second-bus-dash-85354/
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Westminster council issuing £100 fines for badly parked hire bikes and pedicabs
Westminster Council has stepped up its campaign against badly parked dockless hire bikes - by issuing £100 penalty notices for each one it finds. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/westminster-council-issuing-100-fines-for-badly-parked-hire-bikes-and-pedicabs-85351/
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London’s weekly railway news
This is a weekly round-up of London's rail transport news... Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-weekly-railway-news-476-85344/
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The City’s historic Simpsons Tavern chophouse to reopen after long legal battle
The historic Simpsons Tavern chophouse in the City of London is to reopen, but not as Simpsons, after a deal was struck with another restaurant company. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-citys-historic-simpsons-tavern-chophouse-to-reopen-after-long-legal-battle-85348/
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Fulham Broadway Tube station’s glass canopy gets long-awaited repair
Fulham Broadway tube station is about to get a major facelift, with a full refurbishment of its distinctive Victorian glazed roof. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/fulham-broadway-tube-stations-glass-canopy-gets-long-awaited-repair-85297/
7 days ago
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Dazzling light trail brings 3D projections to the Old Royal Naval College
For eight days only, a large light display is filling the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/dazzling-light-trail-brings-3d-projections-to-the-old-royal-naval-college-85335/
7 days ago
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Cycle-to-Work perks could shrink while TfL hire bikes remain a little-known option for commuters
There have been reports that the upcoming budget might cut the tax benefit of a cycle-to-work promotion that makes cycling to work cheaper. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/cycle-to-work-perks-could-shrink-while-tfl-hire-bikes-remain-a-little-known-option-for-commuters-85333/
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Southwark tube station gains heritage protection for its striking late-20th-century design
The London Underground’s Southwark tube station has been granted listed status as an outstanding example of late 20th-century architecture. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/southwark-tube-station-gains-heritage-protection-for-its-striking-late-20th-century-design-85326/
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Safety probe launched after new DLR train overshoots platform
The DLR’s new trains have been taken out of service just weeks after the first one started carrying passengers, following reports of problems with one of the trains braking in wet weather. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/safety-probe-launched-after-new-dlr-train-overshoots-platform-85322/
8 days ago
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Tickets Alert: Almshouse tours by candlelight
This winter, the Museum of the Home invites visitors to experience its 300-year-old almshouse by candlelight, in a special series of after-hours tours unveiling a new seasonal installation. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-almshouse-tours-by-candlelight-85260/
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A reminder to visit the Post Building’s free public roof garden
Consider this a pleasant reminder that just a few minutes from Oxford Street is a free roof terrace with some wonderful views of the local area. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/a-reminder-to-visit-the-post-buildings-free-public-roof-garden-85302/
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Plans unveiled to reopen the London Fire Brigade’s museum
The London Fire Brigade could soon have a museum once again — a decade after its previous one closed and went into storage. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/plans-unveiled-top-reopen-the-london-fire-brigades-museum-85312/
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Amphibious bus tours to return to the Thames with new electric vehicles
Nearly a decade after they stopped, the amphibious bus tours will be returning to the River Thames once more. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/amphibious-bus-tours-to-return-to-the-thames-with-new-electric-vehicles-85318/
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Birds feast and boats rest as the Thames is lowered for the annual Richmond Draw-Off
Around this time of year and around Richmond town centre, the usually wide and deep River Thames shrinks to the width of a modest stream. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/birds-feast-and-boats-rest-as-the-thames-is-lowered-for-the-annual-richmond-draw-off-85249/
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Tickets Alert: See inside the Barts Pathology Museum
As part of an art installation, there’s going to be a fairly rare chance to visit the Barts Pathology Museum in Smithfield next month. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-see-inside-the-barts-pathology-museum-85197/
9 days ago
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Free exhibition bringing Harland Miller’s typographic art to the Design Museum
Monumental paintings by the artist Harland Miller will go on display in a free exhibition at the Design Museum in London next month. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/free-exhibition-bringing-harland-millers-typographic-art-to-the-design-museum-85190/
9 days ago
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Over 1,000 hire bikes removed by Kensington and Chelsea council
Kensington and Chelsea council says it has seized 1,000 badly parked rental e-bikes so far this year. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/over-1000-hire-bikes-removed-by-kensington-and-chelsea-council-85294/
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A ghostly horse haunts Fitzrovia Chapel in Ben Edge’s exhibition of folklore tradition
A hospital chapel has taken an unexpected turn towards the uncanny — its altar now features a horse’s skull on a pole, part of an exhibition exploring modern folklore. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/a-ghostly-horse-haunts-fitzrovia-chapel-in-ben-edges-exhibition-of-folklore-tradition-85288/
9 days ago
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Tickets Alert: Christmas open day at Lambeth Palace
There will be another open day at Lambeth Palace this year, with tickets on sale now. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-christmas-open-day-at-lambeth-palace-85280/
9 days ago
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Clapham Junction’s grimy underpass gets a bright new look with first art panels installed
Clapham Junction station’s grimy underpass is getting a long-awaited makeover, with the first of the decorative panels being installed yesterday. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/clapham-junctions-grimy-underpass-gets-a-bright-new-look-with-first-art-panels-installed-85267/
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Elizabeth line shut through central London this weekend – no trains to Heathrow
There will be major disruption to the Elizabeth line this weekend, with most of the core network closed and no trains to Heathrow Airport. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/elizabeth-line-shut-through-central-london-this-weekend-no-trains-to-heathrow-85282/
9 days ago
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The Disney Castle has landed at Selfridges as part of its Christmas window lights display, which this year ties in with the mousey film factory.
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10 days ago
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Ever Oslo wins Norway’s vote to light up Trafalgar Square this Christmas
The Norwegian spruce that will soon be decorating Trafalgar Square for Christmas has been chosen following a public vote in Oslo. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-trafalgar-square-tree-chosen-by-oslo-public-vote-85223/
10 days ago
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Triple Trouble: When three art giants combine to create one giant yawn
In a celeb-obsessed world, someone thought what could be better than three famous artists collaborating in a new exhibition. As it turns out, the answer is almost anything else could be better. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/triple-trouble-when-three-art-giants-combine-to-create-one-giant-yawn-85243/
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London’s Alleys: British Grove, W4
This rather ordinary modern-looking suburban road is not just one of the oldest in this part of Chiswick, it also has a heck of a lot of history in it. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-alleys-british-grove-w4-85087/
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Restoration of Burton’s Mausoleum starts with aim to reopen the tomb for visits
Conservation work has started on one of the most unusual mausoleums in the Roman Catholic world -- the Bedouin tent shaped tomb of Sir Richard Burton and his wife, Lady Isabel. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/restoration-of-burtons-mausoleum-starts-with-aim-to-reopen-the-tomb-for-visits-85257/
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Tickets Alert: Banqueting House is reopening to the public
Whitehall’s Banqueting House, one of the few survivors of the vast Palace of Whitehall, is about to reopen to the public for a few open days following over a year of restoration work. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-banqueting-house-is-reopening-to-the-public-85227/
13 days ago
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Tickets Alert: Tours of Westminster School
Hidden away behind Westminster Abbey is a 465-year-old private school that occasionally allows the public to tour its buildings and grounds. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-tours-of-westminster-school-2-85178/
13 days ago
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From bombsite to Backstage: Old Vic opens its £17 million extension building
Waterloo’s Old Vic theatre has opened a £17 million extension at the rear of the building, appropriately named the Backstage. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/from-bombsite-to-backstage-old-vic-opens-its-17-million-extension-building-85219/
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TfL begins supplier search for £1.6bn DLR link to Thamesmead
The proposed DLR extension to Thamesmead has taken a significant step forward, with Transport for London (TfL) issuing the first tender documents. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tfl-begins-supplier-search-for-1-6bn-dlr-link-to-thamesmead-85206/
13 days ago
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Horizon 22 – London’s highest free viewing gallery switches to Monday ticket releases
London’s highest free viewing gallery, Horizon 22 has changed how it releases tickets to visit the space. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/horizon-22-londons-highest-free-viewing-gallery-switches-to-monday-ticket-releases-85204/
13 days ago
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London’s weekly railway news
This is a weekly round-up of London's rail transport news... Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-weekly-railway-news-475-85188/
13 days ago
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Save the date: Class 455 train farewell tour in December
South Western Railway (SWR) is bidding farewell to its red-liveried Class 455 trains, and there will be a special farewell tour in December. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/save-the-date-class-455-train-farewell-tour-in-december-85200/
14 days ago
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Your artwork could light up Battersea Power Station this Christmas
Battersea Power Station is going to project images of Christmas trees onto its famous chimneys, and they want you to design them. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/your-artwork-could-light-up-battersea-power-station-this-christmas-85129/
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Is that Silver Nemesis on St Pancras station’s rotating Christmas tree?
St. Pancras station’s annual branded Christmas tree has arrived, and they’ve put Dr Who's Silver Nemesis on the top. Read more ›
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/is-that-silver-nemesis-on-st-pancras-stations-rotating-christmas-tree-85182/
14 days ago
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