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Panto meets preservation as Whittington's Stone gets a fresh polish

The Whittington Stone on Highgate Hill has been restored, enhancing its appearance and preserving its historical significance.

London food

fromwww.standard.co.uk

2 months ago

Britain's oldest Indian restaurant appeals to King Charles to intervene to save it from closure

Campaigners petition King Charles to save Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant operating since 1926, from closure by its landlord the Crown Estate.

Environment

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Plans to power London landmarks with Thames heat

A £72.7 million communal heat network will use a River Thames heat pump to provide low-carbon heating for Waterloo and South Bank landmarks.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

6 months ago

Bike hire scheme marks 15 years with photo contest

Transport for London ran a photo competition marking 15 years of Santander Cycles, receiving over 100 entries and awarding winners cycle passes and exhibition tickets.

Design

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

His buildings were always ready for their closeup': how Terry Farrell's postmodern exuberance conquered the world

Terry Farrell's postmodern London buildings combined historicist motifs into flamboyant, scenographic landmarks dominating their riverside and urban contexts.

London

fromianVisits

8 months ago

Rare rooftop tours offer breathtaking views of Hampton Court Palace

Members sometimes access Hampton Court Palace roof tours revealing a maze-like roof, historical quirks, close chimneys, and broad views across gardens and London landmarks.

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Welcome to Wet Wipe Island': my day at London's grimmest new landmark

Wet Wipe Island has emerged on the Thames due to significant accumulation of discarded wet wipes, raising environmental concerns.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

11 months ago

Buildings across Britain bask in red, white and blue light to commemorate VE Day anniversary

At 9pm, 83 historic landmarks, including Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral, illuminated the night in red, white, and blue to commemorate Britain's victory over Nazi Germany.