Old London – Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge, circa 1916
Today’s London news round-up:
Bus ploughs into front window of Notting Hill home Independent
One of Camden Town’s cornerstone businesses is quitting the high street and heading to Shoreditch – because its owner says the Town Hall have “wonky priorities” when it comes to protecting and enhancing NW1. Camden New Journal
A fly-tipper has been fined £2,000 after being caught dumping waste on CCTV. B&D Post
Putney’s ham shop hangs up its knife after eight years Putney News
Campaigners are raising concerns about the private finance initiative contract held for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, which only has four more years to run. Greenwich Wire
Hackney leads London on street cycle storage — but City Hall told private bike spaces in new flats sit mostly empty Hackney Citizen
Plans submitted to tear down Wood Street building with popular mural Waltham Forest Echo
Women ‘sexually assaulted at London Bridge station in queue to play organ’ Metro
One of Barnet’s oldest pubs has been rescued and reopened by a trio of regulars. Ham and High
Clarkson’s Farm ‘bird lady’ shares reason for walking down London streets ‘naked’ Express
Pride in London has finalised its 2026 line-up across all six stages, with a star-studded mix of headliners, speakers and drag performers Attitude
And from ianVisits:
TfL offering free cycle hire on Sundays in July
British Museum displays peace medal that Britain captured during the American Revolution
Planning application for Euston station’s redevelopment expected in spring 2027
London’s weekly railway news
Things to do in London tomorrow
Folio Society – pop-up saleSouthwark
There will be a sale of folio books, with a long list of restrictions on the buyers, so presumably a very popular event.
Coopers’ Cask RacingCity of London
This spirited competition sees teams of four barrel-rolling their way across the historic Guildhall Yard, embracing the fun, tradition, and fellowship of Livery life.
London Transport museum’s depot open daysActon
Discover rare road and rail vehicles spanning over 100 years, signs, ceramic tiles, original posters, ephemera, ticket machines, and more.
Parsons Green FairFulham
There will be over 100 independent stalls selling a huge variety of goods from lovely children’s clothes to luxury dog food, antiques, kaftans and much more.
Joseph Coelho’s Fairy Tales Gone BadCamden
An opportunity to join Joseph Coelho OBE as he delves into his Fairy Tales Gone Bad series, illustrated by Freya Hartas.
London Sewing Machine Museum – monthly open dayTooting
Monthly open day at one of London’s more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
Henry Moore after hoursRichmond
Celebrate the arrival of summer with a night of art, music and performance, inspired by the landmark Henry Moore exhibition at Kew.
Things to do on Sunday
Monthly opening of Barts Great Hall and Hogarth StairBarbican
Monthly open day of the recently restored, nearly 300-year-old Hogarth Stair and Great Hall inside St Barts Hospital.
London Transport museum’s depot open daysActon
Discover rare road and rail vehicles spanning over 100 years, signs, ceramic tiles, original posters, ephemera, ticket machines, and more.
Monthly cheap entry to the Painted HallGreenwich
On the first Sunday of the month, the Painted Hall in Greenwich is open for just £5 (compared to the usual entry fee of £17.50)
Coops Classic Car and Vehicle ShowMorden
The show is held alongside the Morden Funday, with all money raised on the day going to various charities.
Visit a garden: 16 Sears StreetCamberwell
Described as a ‘backyard botanic garden’, this small city garden crams in plants from more than 200 plant families, making it one of the more botanically diverse in London.
Monthly open day of Little Holland HouseCarshalton
Carshalton’s Little Holland House is one of London’s most remarkable examples of a handmade home.
Golden Hinde shipyard toursSouthwark
Step inside the shipyard and discover how history, archaeology and traditional shipbuilding techniques come together in the modern reconstruction and preservation of The Golden Hinde.
Hampstead Big Fair 2025Hampstead
Heath Street is closed to traffic and will be lined with over 100 stalls selling artisan crafts, designer fashions, and international food and drink.
Monthly open day at Shirley WindmillCroydon
Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill.
Northfields Allotments summer open dayWest Ealing
Plotholders at London’s oldest allotment are giving guests the opportunity to experience a genuine part of the capital’s history this summer by once again throwing open the gates for their annual summer open day.
Visit a garden: 83 Cowslip RoadSouth Woodford
An 80ft long, wildlife friendly garden arranged on two levels at the rear of a Victorian semi.
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