There’s an incongruous tower in North London. Londoneer investigates. East London Lines says teenage pregnancy is decreasing in East London. There a by-election in Spitalfields, Trial by Jeory considers the implications. Richard Osley wins the picture of the day award, from Kentish Town. We could see bike boxes in one […]
Come and celebrate our native amphibians in this wonderful open day for all. One of our fantastic nature-themed open days. There’s something for everyone at this all day event There will be pond-dipping, nature trails, amphibian & pond talks, frog cakes, teas & coffees and much much more. For more […]
This 1968 short, musical film has no dialogue but does feature bicycles, North London and the man of the moment, Engelbert Humperdinck Thanks to Liberal England for spotting the theme tune which led to finding the film itself.
Nick Cohen has his say on Livingstone. Brian Paddick has caught the attention of London Feminist. Londonist looks at the battle of Mayoral biographies. Meanwhile At war with the motorist thinks about cyclists and infrastructure. Cyclists in the city report on Labour’s cycle summit. We’re getting mixed messages on the […]
Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:00pm until 9:00pm Jean’s Spring Lecture 2012 “Climate Change – from South Asia to London: Impact and Responses” takes place on Thursday 8th March at Senate House, University of London. Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm. Registration from 6pm, followed by a drinks reception. The event will feature speeches from: […]
Premier Division Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Liverpool surely ends the recent League Cup winners’ hopes of securing a Champions League spot. Robin Van Persie’s 91st minute winner pushes the Gunners up into 4th place and ten points ahead of Liverpool. Amazingly, it was RVP’s first ever league goal at Anfield. […]
Hope you’re enjoying your weekend; As we watched the Occupy eviction at St Paul’s the nearby “Bank of ideas” was also cleared. The next day they bulldozed it. Talking of evictions Loving Dalston has the scoop on Hackney squatters getting evicted. Left wing fantasy writer China Meiville has written an elegant New York […]
Saturday 24 March 2012 10.30am – 5.00pm Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial St London E1 6LS * FREE EVENT * Spaces are limited, so register now by completing the form at the bottom of this page. Will the legacy of the London Olympics be exploited garment workers and the marginalisation of local communities? […]
Job Title: Campaign Organiser and Agent Working For: Hammersmith Labour Party Salary: £23,000 pro-rata for four days a week, 12 months renewable Job Details: The Organiser is responsible for organising campaigns for Hammersmith Labour Party, reporting directly to the HLP Chair. She or he will work with party officers and elected representatives […]
Nice little video on London’s fashions down the ages.
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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