Highlights

Finsbury Circus Gardens
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Finsbury Circus Gardens opens after revamp. But is it London’s oldest park? . The City of London’s oldest and largest green space is now open to the public. Five minutes from Moorgate Station, this two-acre oasis of calm was opened up for public use as Moor Fields in 1606. These Grade II-listed gardens closed in […]

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Features

Free;amcing in London?
Freelancing in London? Here’s What You Need to Know
Posted in: Features, People

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. […]

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Reviews

Sankofa Chronicles
Posted in: Galleries & Museums, Highlights, Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

Toyosi Saliu Makes a Solid Gold Statement With Breathtaking 24-Carat Art                                                                                                                                                                                                       From the heart of the African continent but firmly rooted in London, rises an exciting new artist whose work bridges African identity and ancestral royalty with modern elegance. Nigerian artist Toyosi Saliu uses real 24-carat gold to craft dazzling portraits that bring a […]

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Events

  • RunThrough at the Olympic Park
    Posted in: Events & Festivals, Highlights

    Fancy yourself as a bit of an athlete? RunThrough organises middle distance races all over London for budding athletes and run enthusiasts. If you’re seeking to tackle 5k or10k runs for fitness or competition then this is for you. Its lowest priced £10 a race mile challenge also takes place at the inspiring and scenic […]

  • Hail Satan at The Sabbat Festival Exhibition
    Posted in: Events & Festivals

    The Sabbat Festival of Dark Arts exhibition is all things dark and taboo  with a touch of humour.  The forbidden (read evil and horrifying) practices and rituals from paganism, shamanism, witchcraft, wicca is what you are up for in this exhibition. Artwork reproduced from an old horror film Satanic Mojo 1972 AD stands out on […]

  • Ahoy! Sail Royal Greenwich Tall Ship Festival 2015
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    Sail Greenwich cruises will be back in London from August 27-31. Take note. These are no ordinary cruises. These are cruises in resplendent tall ships departing from Greenwich Heritage Centre and the Woolwich Royal Arsenal pier taking you past the magnificent sights on the banks of the Thames in Royal Greenwich. Tickets can be booked […]

  • International Pillow Fight Day at Trafalgar Square
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    The long Easter Holiday weekend saw hundreds of Londoners out on the streets at Trafalgar Square to participate in the International Pillow Fight Day on April 5. Scaterred fluffy remains from pillows filled up the roads as a result of pillow cuffs with some good cheer and laughter in the crowd. Although not a much […]

  • St Patty’s Day Parade at Trafalgar Square
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    London celebrated St Patrick’s Day this year on a Sunday, March 15 . The event was a resplendent parade of revelry showcasing the best of Irish culture, folklore, myths, food, costumes and dancing. The colourful parade had green as the dominant colour displayed in the Irish flag, in the symbol of shamrock, a 3 leaf […]