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David Bowie's London
A decade on from his death, we explore the London locations that shaped Bowie's life.

The hidden mansion hosting theatre by the Thames
Master Shipwrights House is an historic 10-bed mansion in Deptford.

When Hampstead Heath had its own ski jump
In March 1950 north London got its own miniature version of the Winter Olympics.

Why London is the origin of so many Christmas traditions
From crackers, to cards, and even Christmas lights, London has always been festive.

Why is Downing Street painted black?
...and 364 other London facts, are the subject of tour guide Jonnie Fielding's new book.

How Art Deco was embraced on the Underground
London Transport commissioned hundreds of Art Deco style posters in the 20s and 30s.

The trailblazing female tennis stars of Richmond
Gem Hoahing, Kitty Godfree, and Betty Nuthall are the subject of a new exhibition.

Documenting the people of Hackney and Newham
A beautiful audio project is chronicling the stories of the two boroughs.

Reclaiming London's overlooked coal hole covers
These cast iron covers have intricate Victorian patterns that reveal London's past.

Bloomsbury's library of lost maps
At the heart of UCL lies a long-forgotten library packed with thousands of maps.