A blog about London life, arts, culture and more. The author enjoys exploring the city's hidden corners and the blog heavily features his photography...
The Londoneer ― Yesterday, London’s Bulgarian community gave a gift to Londoners – a new drinking fountain near the Mount Gate in Kensington Gardens, appropriately named ‘Bulgarian Spring‘. The brainchild of the Bulgarian City Club, a... (more)
The Londoneer ― ‘Faith‘ is the latest play to hit the main stage of the Courtyard Theatre in Shoreditch. Written by Meredith Oakes and directed by Drew Baker, the play is probably set in or around Bluff Cove during the Falklands War. It looks at the... (more)
The Londoneer ― At a loose end this Sunday? Dean Street in Soho will be closed to traffic from 12 until 8pm while it hosts a street market and performances in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Market stalls will sell everything from organic clothing to posh... (more)
The Londoneer ― ‘Murders of London‘ is the new book from serial author of London oddities, David Long. David takes a unique geographical approach to London’s macabre past, dividing these gruesome tales into 10 sections – its 255 pages cover &... (more)
The Londoneer ― You don’t have to walk very far in London to find historical sites – sometimes they can be found in the most unexpected places… Along the Thames riverside in Rotherhithe you’ll discover the remains of the 13th century moated... (more)
The Londoneer ― Canada Water is the only body of fresh water found in the Docklands area of London. Formed from half of the Canada Dock (so named because many trading ships bound for Canada would berth there) the remainder was in-filled during the 1980s to provide... (more)
The Londoneer ― I meandered along the River Wandle yesterday, which winds its way through Morden Hall Park in South London. Comprising much of the original grounds of the late 18th century Morden Hall (which is currently vacant), Morden Hall Park comprises carefully... (more)
The Londoneer ― Deen City Farm can be found in the north east corner of Morden Hall Park down in the London Borough of Merton. Established in the 1970s on an old industrial site, the farm includes an award-winning (and very colourful) community garden, a farmyard... (more)
The Londoneer ― I think it’s fair to say that the Havering Museum is London’s newest – it opened in the building that used to house the Romford Brewery sports and social club in May 2010. Located just down the street from Romford’s historic... (more)
The Londoneer ― Opened in May 1894, the 96 acre Peckham Rye Park can be found just south of the centre of Peckham in South London. Much neglected after the Second World War, the Friends of Peckham Rye Park was formed in 1995 in an effort to lobby the local authority... (more)
The Londoneer ― One Tree Hill is a nature reserve south east of Peckham and west of Honor Oak Park in south London. The ‘one tree’ that gives the park it’s name is the ‘Oak of Honour’, the 100 year old oak tree which stands at the... (more)
The Londoneer ― Last night I attended the launch of the new ‘Visit Stratford‘ app at Stratford Circus, the modern performance venue next to the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Development of the ‘Visit Stratford’ app was funded by Stratford... (more)
The Londoneer ― Earlier today I ventured over to Old St to participate in one of Street Art London’s regular walking tours. Available in either 2 or 4 hour versions, these walks spiral out from Old St station, taking in the street art and graffiti to be found... (more)
The Londoneer ― This is a guest post by Jamie Gibbs: London is famous for its varied shopping experiences. From Oxford Street to Portobello Road, you’re bound to find a store selling anything that you could possibly need, and probably more than you can imagine... (more)
The Londoneer ― If you’ve visited the new Westfield or had a look at the Olympic Stadium and the Orbit then you’ve probably passed through Stratford Station. You might also have caught sight of the ‘Shoal’ – the new art installation... (more)