Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
See A Celebrity Herd 50 Sheep Over Southwark Bridge
Not something you witness every day.
The New Towns Programme: What Is It And How Does It Affect London?
Thamesmead set for major changes.
Image: Kleon3 via creative commons
Where London’s Violins Find A New Lease Of Life
Bridgewood & Neitzert in Stoke Newington.
Image: Londonist
The Hidden Gem That Is Turner’s House – And The Story Of One Of Art’s Greatest Bequests
Step inside the landscape painter’s largest work of art. (sponsor)
Image: Turner’s House
Oxford Street Pedestrianisation: What’s Happening, When, And Where?
It’s imminent. Here’s what you need to know.
Image: Ahmad2saud, Pexels License
Asquith Xavier: The Man Who Ended Euston Station’s Racist Colour Bar
“Ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact.”
Image: English Heritage
AA Milne And Winnie The Pooh’s London
Haunts of the author and his honey-loving creation.
Image: V&A Museum
The Complete Tudor. Part 1: Central London
A map and guide to every Tudor building.
Image: Matt Brown
A Family-Friendly Food Festival At The RAF Museum
Aeroplane food never tasted so good! (sponsor)
Image: RAF Museum
Can You Solve The Musical Puzzle Of Paddington Street?
It looks like a simple musical puzzle, but…
Image: Matt Brown
“I’m Bringing Disabled And Neurodiverse Stand-Up To The Mainstream”
Laugh-Able Comedy is smashing down barriers.
Image: Laugh-Able Comedy
This Twin Peaks Festival Returns To London In September
David Lynch lives on.
Image: Aaron from Seattle, WA, USA, Creative Commons
Carnaby Street… Before It Was Famous
The Soho street *before* Swingin’ London.
Image: Matt Brown
Oktoberfest In London 2026: Where To Find Steins, Bratwurst And Lederhosen
Lager, bratwurst and oompah galore.
Image: German Gymnasium
Can You Crack The Secret Code On This Westminster Plaque?
GCHQ’s plaque contains a hidden code.
Image: Matt Brown
Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 17-23 August 2026
See what’s on in London this week.
Image courtesy of Paramount UK
