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Londonist Latest: A Plaque For The Pythons, Top June Exhibitions And The Man Who Twisted London
Read what Londonist's been up to this past week.
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Time to fix yourself a coffee/order a beer and settle down with our roundup of articles we published this week. Expect a plaque for the Pythons, a tulip cycle lane and heroes in a half shell…
The Top Exhibitions To See In London: June 2025
David Attenborough, Jenny Saville and Anselm Kiefer.
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The Herds: Life-Sized Animal Puppets Will 'Stampede' Through London This Summer
This will be quite a sight.
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"London's Queer Comedy Scene Is Booming - Here's Why"
LGBTQ+ folks are no longer a token diversity act.
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Where (And When) To See Beautiful Roses In Bloom In London
The capital at its rosiest.
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Monty Python's First Meeting Commemorated With A New Plaque
The six proto-Pythons bonded over a curry.
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Explore Old Photos Of Your Local Area On Historic England's New Site
Time suck alert!
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Sadiq Khan Says He'll End Rough Sleeping In London Within Five Years
Mayor doubles down on election pledge.
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The Man Who Twisted London: Sculptor Alex Chinneck On Turning The City Upside Down And Inside Out
Skewing postboxes, pylons and piazzas.
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Free Exhibition Tells The Story Of Blitz Heroes Who Saved St Paul's Cathedral
Incredible stories of the St Paul’s Watch. (sponsor)
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In Photos: Chelsea In Bloom And Belgravia In Bloom 2025
Fantastic snaps from the first day of the free flower festivals.
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Crollywood: When Croydon Boasted Its Own Version Of Hollywood
And made some pretty good films too.
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Illustrated Walk: Alexandra Palace To Finsbury Park
Ancient woods, bats caves and a palace that's not a palace.
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London Has Its First Tulip Cycle Lane
Cyclists get floral protection.
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Flying Squad: 90 Years Since London's First Police 'Helicopters'
The police were flying overhead in the 1930s.
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Idler Festival: See Very Famous People Talk In A Big Old Posh House
Michael Palin, Emma Thompson, Rowan Williams...
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Blitz Club: Night That Launched Boy George And Spandau Ballet Gets A Design Museum Show
The club that shaped the 80s.
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Holborn's 'Secret' Tunnels Will House An Exhibition On Military Intelligence
New details about The London Tunnels.
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Vestigial London
Remnants of the old city, hiding in plain sight.
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Tusk Turtle Trail Brings 16 Sculptures To London This Summer
A turtle-y awesome art trail.
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Looking Ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 26 May-1 June 2025
Half term fun, and Shakespeare on a ship.
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