When is cherry blossom in bloom in London? Generally, April is cherry blossom (or sakura) month in London. But the blooms can appear as early as March — and last as late as May. If it's been a ...

An A-Z of London things lost since the Millennium. Change is inevitable, except from parking meters. And change comes ...

The whole borough of Hackney (which includes Shoreditch) has long had a strong street-art scene. The roads around Hackney ...

Our pick of the best exhibitions to see in London's galleries and museums opening in April 2025, plus a couple of cheeky ...

What was the best gig you ever went to in London — the one you'd most love to turn back the clock and see again? We asked ...

This year's exhibition is extra-special, with the Natural History Museum celebrating 60 years of Wildlife Photographer of the ...

"So ugly. It looks completely out of place." "Doesn't fit in with the surrounding streetscape." "Overbearing and totally out ...

In celebration of the little-regarded pub plaque. Anything can happen down the pub. Lovers meet; ideas hatch; fights erupt; ...

This view is of Roman Londinium, but it captures the essence of prehistoric south London (left), which remained a ...

The dizzying list of artists to wrap their vocal cords around the dainty ditty includes Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart, Harry ...

Established at a Borough Market stall in 2000, it's fair to say Artisan du Chocolat has done pretty well for itself — the boutiques in Chelsea and Selfridges are sleek, classy affairs, with ...

Stave Hill is not the only modern mound in the capital, of course. The so-called Beckton Alps in east London were formed from ...