From pop-up galleries in Peckham to podcast studios in Hackney, freelancing in London offers endless creative opportunities, and just as many challenges. Whether you’re a graphic designer working from a café in Camden or a self-taught filmmaker balancing shoots and edits, life as a freelancer in the capital is full of movement, freedom, and unpredictability. […]
Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? How Gauguin’s visit to London in 1885 helped clear up an existential crisis 140 years ago, French artist Paul Gauguin set off on a get-away-from-it-all visit to London. This visit marked a watershed moment in his life – he had split from […]
London’s First Roman Civic Hall Found Under Office Block Did you know the subterranean remains of a Roman market lie beneath the historic Leadenhall Market in Gracechurch Street near Monument station? That’s 2,000 years of market trading on this City of London spot. And archaeologists have now unearthed the remains of London’s first Roman […]
What’s in a name? London place names decoded We’re surrounded by street signs every day and casually type these sometimes odd-sounding addresses into Google Maps without a second thought about what they mean or where the name came from. The Romans founded the city of Londinium [London], so you’d expect a Latin root somewhere. Let’s […]
London’s combat sports scene is a chance to experience the excitement and challenge of physical and strategic games in the beating heart of the UK. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer eager to learn, the capital’s diverse offerings cater to all skill levels and interests. From traditional martial arts to modern […]
Football is comfortably the most popular sport in the English capital. London boasts a string of leading professional football clubs – 17 to be precise. In the 2023/24 Premier League, seven of the 20 top-flight clubs are situated within Greater London. Which London clubs have been the most successful in their respective histories? Below, we’ll […]
Hosting a social event in London is undoubtedly an exciting endeavour, and it will give you lots of opportunities to make the event memorable. However, we know that almost everything in the big city comes with a hefty price tag, which can drain your finances when hosting or even put you off. Thankfully, there are […]
Imagine a city that never sleeps, a melting pot of cultures, a world-class centre for every industry, and you’ve got London. From the electric vibes of Shoreditch to the tailored elegance of Mayfair, London is a metropolis bustling with infinite opportunities. Dreaming of embarking on an entrepreneurial journey in the Big Smoke? Here are five […]
Did You Know Coffee Originates From Ethiopia? Check out London’s Ethiopian Coffee Shop Culture! Coffee shop culture is still a thing in our capital city despite the UK being ranked second bottom of Europe’s coffee drinkers (it’s the traditional English tea thing!) And did you know coffee originates from the Kaffa region of Ethiopia? […]
Points on your license can be given as a penalty for several different things. There are so many drivers and cars in London, which means the relevant authorities will keep a close eye on matters to keep everyone safe. In 2021 alone,there was 18.5 billion vehicle miles of traffic in London. A driver in London […]
Hillary Clinton Graffiti/Painting Shoreditch By Street Artist Pegasus
