• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • First Time Here?
    • Archive
    • London Blogs
  • Blog
  • Travel
    • London Theater Tickets
    • Shopping
    • Tips
    • Tours
    • Transport
    • Maps
    • Parks
    • Resources
    • Restaurants
    • Top 10 London
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Buildings
    • Food
    • London Books
    • Movies
    • Museums
    • Music
    • Pubs
  • Londonism
    • Reviews
    • Fun London
    • Iconic London
    • Life in London
    • London Realities
    • Moving to London
    • Politics
  • The Tube
  • London History
    • Great London Buildings
    • Great Londoners
  • Contact
  • Guidebooks
    • 101 London Travel Tips – Guidebook
    • 101 Free Things to do in London

Londontopia

The Website for People Who Love London

You are here: Home / Archives for Columns

Columns

Edvard Munch: Masterpieces From Bergen – New Exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery

May 27, 2022 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

One of the most important collections of paintings by Edvard Munch (1863–1944) is being shown in the UK for the first time in a new exhibition at The Courtauld. Eleven of the paintings have never been on display in the UK before. The Morgan Stanley Exhibition: Edvard Munch. Masterpieces from Bergen brings together 18 seminal paintings by Munch from KODE Bergen Art … [Read more...] about Edvard Munch: Masterpieces From Bergen – New Exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery

Laura’s London: Elizabeth Line Opening Day First Person Report

May 24, 2022 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Editor's Note: Unfortunately, I couldn't be there today for this special day, but thankfully Laura Porter was able to get out there and check out London's new railway today and write up this report for everyone. Thank you, Laura! We'll soon forget the long delay and the enormous cost as the Elizabeth Line opens today (24 May 2022). This is the most significant addition to … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Elizabeth Line Opening Day First Person Report

Laura’s London: Exploring The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

May 19, 2022 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

The Old Operating Theatre Museum is a museum of surgical history housed in a church attic. Yes, there is so much about that sentence that needs explaining! The Museum has two parts: the Herb Garret and the oldest surviving operating theatre in Europe. Anniversaries This London Bridge attraction has been open for 60 years, but 2022 is also 200 years since the first … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Exploring The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Laura’s London: Rare Tour of The Speaker’s House State Apartments at the Palace of Westminster

Apr 26, 2022 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

For two weeks during the House of Commons Easter recess, there was the rare opportunity to see inside the Speaker's House. This was the first time tours of these State Apartments have been offered to the public so I booked quickly and got a ticket before all tours sold out.  For over 160 years the State Apartments in Speaker’s House has hosted visits and dinners for Royalty … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Rare Tour of The Speaker’s House State Apartments at the Palace of Westminster

The London Fiver – Five Unusual Hobbies You Can Learn in London

Apr 21, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

When people go on holiday, they might opt for taking a course to learn something like French pastry making or Italian cooking.  London certainly has its own share of courses tourists can take from chocolate making to beer brewing, but there are also more than a few unusual hobbies that you can learn while you’re visiting the city.  From centuries-old skills to fictional sports, … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Unusual Hobbies You Can Learn in London

Canaletto’s Venice Revisited – Review of Latest Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum

Mar 31, 2022 By Laura Porter 2 Comments

Canaletto's Venice Revisited is at the National Maritime Museum from 1 April 2022. It explores some of the most iconic 'view paintings' of Venice and how the tourism that helped establish Canaletto's career, today threatens his city's future. The exhibition combines paintings from Woburn Abbey with objects from the Royal Museums Greenwich's collections. Look … [Read more...] about Canaletto’s Venice Revisited – Review of Latest Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Bookshops in the Borough of Camden

Mar 24, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Camden is known for being one of the best shopping experiences in London with its multiple street markets, high street shops, and pop-up retailers.  Naturally, such a great place for shopping also extends to books.  The Borough of Camden has some of the best small and independent bookshops that you’ll find in the city, and amongst the rows and rows of books in them, just about … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Bookshops in the Borough of Camden

Exhibition Report: The World of Stonehenge Exhibition at British Museum

Mar 10, 2022 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Stonehenge © English Heritage

When a major London exhibition gets repeated five-star reviews and is described as 'magnificent,' 'astonishing' and 'unmissable,' you know it's one you have to see. The World of Stonehenge opened at the British Museum on 17 February 2022. I've seen some reviewers describe it as one of those exhibitions you will remember for the rest of your life. With such high praise, I had to … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: The World of Stonehenge Exhibition at British Museum

The Fiver – Five Bookshops in Greenwich to Visit

Feb 17, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Continuing our search for the best places for bibliophiles in London, we turn our attention to the other side of the River Thames and the Borough of Greenwich.  There are a wide variety of bookshops within the boundaries of Greenwich, from great secondhand stores to large corporate retailers.  Whatever you’re looking to read, we can guide you to one of five shops within the … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five Bookshops in Greenwich to Visit

William Morris and his life and London Connections

Feb 15, 2022 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

William Morris (1834–96) was a man of many talents. His life, and life's work, made a huge impact on the worlds of literature, design, and politics. When you hear his name, you may first think of the wallpaper and textile designs, but he achieved so much more. William Morris was a designer, architect, craftsman, artist, novelist, printer, socialist, environmentalist, idealist, … [Read more...] about William Morris and his life and London Connections

Five Romantic Activities in London for Valentine’s Day

Feb 8, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

brown steel letter b wall decor

Now that the world is opening up again, people are making their romantic travel plans for 2022.  While most people might think of Paris or the Bahamas to celebrate their love, why not give London a try?  Many people fall in love in London, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate your love for one another in the British capital.  We have identified five such activities that … [Read more...] about Five Romantic Activities in London for Valentine’s Day

The Fiver – Five People You Probably Didn’t Know Were from Greater London

Jan 27, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

lighted ferrys wheel near body of water during nighttime

London is a wonderful city to grow up in, though not everyone who’s born there stays there.  Plenty of famous celebrities have their origins in London but became famous as residents of other countries.  It may surprise you to find out that some of America’s biggest names actually got their start in the United Kingdom’s capital, having been born or spending a good bit of their … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five People You Probably Didn’t Know Were from Greater London

The London Fiver – Five New Things Coming to London in 2022

Jan 6, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

As we turn the corner into a new year, it looks like the end may finally be in sight for the pandemic.  With London opening back up and available for tourists yet again, there are plenty of new things in the city to celebrate this year.  From new museum exhibits to a massive royal celebration, there is a lot going on in London for residents and visitors alike to do.  We’ve … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five New Things Coming to London in 2022

Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 50s to Now – Latest Exhibition at Tate Britain

Dec 14, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

This Tate Britain exhibition explores Caribbean-British art over four generations. There is an open admittance that, like much of the mainstream British art world, Tate was late to recognize many of the artists included. But that is being rectified now with this celebration of this cross-cultural genre of art. Over Forty Artists This is the first time a major national … [Read more...] about Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 50s to Now – Latest Exhibition at Tate Britain

In Pictures: Dennis Severs’ House at Christmas

Dec 8, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Dennis Severs' House is not a museum but a private home that opens to the public as a time capsule to London's past. The Christmas spirit returns to Dennis Severs' House with the Annual Christmas Installation from 25 November 2021 to 9 January 2022. How It All Started American artist Dennis Severs (1948–99) bought this unmodernized 18th-century House in 1979 and decided not … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Dennis Severs’ House at Christmas

Christmas Comes to the Charles Dickens Museum in London

Nov 24, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Visiting the Charles Dickens Museum at Christmas time is a real treat as the place is transformed with Victorian-style decorations. This year, the Museum has lots of winter events, including a production of A Christmas Carol streamed from inside Charles Dickens's only surviving London home. There are also spooky ghost stories and 'A Search for Father Christmas' for families … [Read more...] about Christmas Comes to the Charles Dickens Museum in London

The Courtauld Gallery Reopening after 3 year closure for renovations – Here’s a look at what’s changed

Nov 17, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has been closed since 2018 for the largest transformation project of its history. It reopens on Friday, Nov 19, 2021, allowing us to enjoy not only the magnificent Impressionist and Post Impressionist collection but so much more with the extra gallery space. The Courtauld is home to one of the greatest collections of art in the UK, … [Read more...] about The Courtauld Gallery Reopening after 3 year closure for renovations – Here’s a look at what’s changed

Hogarth and Europe – New Exhibition at Tate Britain

Nov 4, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

Understanding the time a famous figure worked in can help us to know them better. The latest exhibition at Tate Britain showcases works by the eighteenth-century English artist William Hogarth (1697–1764) alongside works by his continental contemporaries. Hogarth and Europe explores the parallels and exchanges that crossed borders and the cosmopolitan character of Hogarth's … [Read more...] about Hogarth and Europe – New Exhibition at Tate Britain

The London Fiver – Five Places to Visit in London for Winston Churchill History

Nov 3, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Certainly one of the greatest Prime Ministers in the history of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill cemented his place in the annals of Britain as the country's leader during World War II.  While not without a fair amount of controversy, Churchill was arguably the right man for the job during one of Britain's toughest periods, and his defiant attitude reflected that of the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Places to Visit in London for Winston Churchill History

Exhibition Report: Late Constable at the Royal Academy

Oct 27, 2021 By Laura Porter 2 Comments

The Royal Academy of Arts's latest exhibition presents the first survey of the late work of John Constable (1776–1837). Late Constable opens on 30 October 2021, exploring the last twelve years of the artist's career, from 1825 until his unexpected death in 1837. The exhibition brings together over 50 works, including paintings and oil sketches as well as watercolors, … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: Late Constable at the Royal Academy

London: Port City – New Exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands

Oct 22, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

This major new exhibition reveals the scale of the capital's 'hidden' international port. London: Port City runs from 22 October 2021 to 8 May 2022 at the Museum of London Docklands, itself originally part of West India Docks – London's first enclosed dock system and a hive of activity packed with valuable cargoes from around the world from 1802 until its closure in … [Read more...] about London: Port City – New Exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands

Foundling Museum – Fighting Talk: One Man’s Journey From Abandonment to Trafalgar

Oct 19, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

The Foundling Museum is a wonderful place to visit and has really well chosen temporary exhibitions. The latest looks at a first-hand account of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. And the connection is that George King had started life at the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity). Who was George King? George King (10 June 1787–31 July 1857) was child number 18,053 … [Read more...] about Foundling Museum – Fighting Talk: One Man’s Journey From Abandonment to Trafalgar

Behind the Scenes at Berry Bros & Rudd – Oldest Wine Merchant in The UK

Oct 7, 2021 By Laura Porter 3 Comments

Berry Bros & Rudd is one of the oldest wine merchants in the world and is the oldest wine and spirit merchant in the UK. Even after more than 300 years, it is still a family-owned and family-run business. And yes, this is where the Queen gets her wine. As a business, it started off as a coffee merchant, went into wine 100 years after that, and, in its second century, it … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Berry Bros & Rudd – Oldest Wine Merchant in The UK

The London Fiver: Five More Bands Founded in London

Sep 30, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

London certainly feels like the center of the universe at times, which also extends to music.  Rock, pop, rap, and more have all gotten their start in Britain’s capital.  We already covered groups such as the Rolling Stones and the Spice Girls in a previous article, so now we turn our attention to five other bands that started their domination of the charts in London.  Punk, … [Read more...] about The London Fiver: Five More Bands Founded in London

Exploring the fascinating history of St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street – The Journalists’ Church

Sep 30, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

St Bride's Church on Fleet Street is a Christopher Wren church built after the Great Fire of London. It's the journalists' church, and the spire is the original inspiration for tiered wedding cakes. It is a City of London working parish church and welcomes visitors as a heritage attraction too. While open most days, it took Open House London to remind me that this would be a … [Read more...] about Exploring the fascinating history of St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street – The Journalists’ Church

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to Our Free London Updates

Free London News

Get the latest news on London history, culture, travel, exhibitions, and more right in your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Get the Anglotopia/Londontopia App

Our Advertisers

If you are a mobile gamer, you may want to take a look at UK’s new mobile casinos and slots reviewed by NewCasinoUK.

Join the London Forum

  • MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN LONDON
  • What's Your Favorite Place in London?
  • Paddington Station

London Guide

  • London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission
  • Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
  • London Guide: Our Favorite Restaurants in London – London Restaurant Recommendations for Americans – What’s Your Favorite?

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • RSS Feed
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Support Londontopia

Search our Extensive Archive

Top 10 London

  • Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London
  • London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
  • Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Shopping Centers in London
  • Museums of London: Ten Overlooked London Museums
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haggerston
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haringey
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Hillingdon
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Canonbury

Recent Posts

  • Edvard Munch: Masterpieces From Bergen – New Exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery
  • V&A to stage first UK exhibition on fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in 2023
  • National Gallery to explore legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi in new exhibition
  • Dippy the Dinosaur returns to London’s Natural History Museum
  • Laura’s London: Elizabeth Line Opening Day First Person Report
  • In Pictures: Thousands travel on Elizabeth line on first morning of passenger service
  • Countdown to Elizabeth Line opening tomorrow!
  • National Gallery to bring together work from renowned artists for the first time in 2023
  • Flags Go Up on Regent Street as London Prepares For Jubilee Celebrations
  • Laura’s London: Exploring The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Best Posts on Londontopia

  • 101 London Travel Tips
  • Top 100 London Attractions
  • How to Find the Cheapest Airfares to London
  • 10 Things NOT to do in London
  • Best London Guidebooks
  • 101 Free Things to do in London
  • London Lingo – A London Word Dictionary
  • Top 7 Tips for Doing London on the Cheap
  • Top 11 Myths American Believe about London
  • Guide to Eating in London
  • Best Times of Year to Travel to London
  • London Packing Tips
  • Top 11 Movies Set in London
  • Top Attractions off the Tourist Track
  • Top 5 Most Amazing London Hotels
  • Top 10 Hostels in London
  • Best Views in London Restuarants
  • London Taxi Ettiquette
  • Top 12 London Views
  • Great Fire of London
  • A Guide to Five of London’s Bridges
  • 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square
  • Top 100 British Slang Words

London Places to Explore

Bloomsbury Buckingham Palace Canary Wharf City of London Covent Garden Cutty Sark Greenwich Hampstead Hampton Court Palace Heathrow Houses of Parliament Hyde Park Imperial War Museum Islington Kensington Kensington Palace Leicester Square London London Eye London Transport Museum Museum of London National Gallery Notting Hill Piccadilly Circus Putney Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Regent's Street Royal Academy Selfridges Somerset House Southbank Southwark St Pancras St Paul's Cathedral Tate Britain Tate Modern The City Tower Bridge Tower of London Trafalgar Square V&A Wandsworth West End Westminster Westminster Abbey

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Recent Videos

Walk Around London Virtually Right Now – Watched Walker is the YouTube Channel We All Need Right Now

Jason Hawkes Shares a Beautiful Video of London From Above That We All Need Right now

London Tube: You’ve Got to Watch This Amazing Mesmerizing Animation That Shows the Real Geography of the London Underground

Video: The Basics of Crossrail – London’s New Underground Line

London History: The Place Where Old London Double Decker Buses Went to Die

London Video: A Look at the Great Smog of London

Laura’s London: Elizabeth Line Opening Day First Person Report

In Pictures: Thousands travel on Elizabeth line on first morning of passenger service

Countdown to Elizabeth Line opening tomorrow!

New Tube map with Elizabeth Line published by Transport for London

UK PM Announces Support for Shelved North-South Crossrail 2 Line

Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth Line in London

Footer

About Londontopia

Londontopia is simply the website for people who love London. It was founded by Jonathan & Jackie Thomas from Anglotopia.net as a place to post articles solely focused on London and its environs. Keep up with all the latest London news at Londontopia! This site is geared towards people who love to visit London and our primary audience is North American but everyone is welcome!

When We’re in London Next

We don’t currently have any travel plans to London but hope to visit at some point in 2021.

  • SEO Backlinks
  • Travel Blog

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Copyright © 2022 Anglotopia, LLC · Website Developed by Anglotopia, LLC · Log in