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Summer in Aldgate: public art exhibition takes place in the City

Summer in Aldgate, a new exhibition by the community for the community, will shine a light on the work, creative projects & community activities which have taken place locally over the past year.

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The Museum of London’s new film celebrating EURO 2020

The Museum of London, in partnership with the Greater London Authority, has created a short film celebrating the importance of grassroots football in London.
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The third London Design Biennale lands at Somerset House

The third edition of London Design Biennale has already taken over Somerset House. Visitors can explore over 30 pavilions, from countries all over the world, from now until 27...

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Summer in Aldgate: public art exhibition takes place in the City

Summer in Aldgate, a new exhibition by the community for the community, will shine a light on the work, creative projects & community activities which have taken place locally...
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The ultimate automotive garden party comes to the City

One of the first public events of the year, taking place between 8th – 10th June, The London Concours returns for the ultimate celebration of motoring, gastronomy, and luxury...
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The Barbican’s latest exhibit on Jean Dubuffet

The Barbican Centre's new exhibition, Jean Dubuffet: Brutal Beauty, is made for the most devout art lovers. But it might not garner such love from a broader audience.
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Absolutely Augmented Reality exhibit at Hoxton 253

New York-based international artists Kuzma Vostrikov & Ajuan Song will stage their first major photography exhibition in the UK at Hoxton 253 from 5 - 27 June.
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London is getting a new Asian-inspired bingo hall

Hijingo, a brand new modern Asian-inspired bingo hall, is coming to Shoreditch from June 24 and it's going to be packed full of street food, good booze and competitive...
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The Guildhall Art Gallery’s Noël Coward exhibition

The City of London's Guildhall Art Gallery is opening back up to the public, kicking things off with the latest exhibition, Noël Coward: Art & Style, running from 14...
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Yayoi Kusama is bringing more infinity mirror rooms to London

London's Tate Modern is poised to host a major new exhibition on Yayoi Kusama, including a series of her world famous infinity rooms, from 14 June 2021.
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An augmented reality go-kart track is coming to London

London is about to get an IRL Mario Kart experience in August this year! Well, it won’t actually be Nintendo themed. But it’s basically the same thing! Plus, so...
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Every theatre in and around the City of London

Some people may think that the only dramatic part of the City is the skyline, but these people would be woefully mistaken. Yes, the City may be built on foundations...
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The ultimate City of London arts & culture guide

All of the best art galleries, theatres, museums and live music venues in the Square Mile are hosting a range of exciting events now that they are reopening to...
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Students’ digital meme project for Mental Health Awareness Week

Students from across London are taking part in an interactive digital artwork this week, creating digital and hand drawn memes to represent their current feelings.
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World’s very first ‘MONOPOLY LIFESIZED’ attraction coming to City of London

Fan of Monopoly? The City of London Corporation will soon host the world’s first ‘MONOPOLY LIFESIZED’
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London’s biennial Shubbak Festival returns for 2021

Shubbak, London’s biennial festival of contemporary Arab culture, returns in 2021 with a programme reflecting on people, connections & ideas in a fundamentally unsettled world.
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DODGE: Somerset House’s epic summertime experience

Somerset House's ice rink was cancelled. And we thought DODGE suffered the same fate when lockdown three happened. But it's back this summer and we are so pumped to...
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Famous neon sign installations to takeover Leadenhall Market

From Wednesday 26 May until the end of July, flashing lights, neon signs and a great deal of action will come in to play at the City of London's...
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Museum of London sites set to reopen on May 19

After five months of temporary closure, the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands plan to open their doors on Wednesday 19 May 2021, depending on government guidance, and welcome visitors...
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The Comedy Store comes to Skylight Rooftop

Skylight and The Comedy Store have teamed up to bring some of the best talent from the UK comedy circuit to Tobacco Dock for a run of open-air rooftop...
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Southbank Centre returns with epic Summer Reunion programme

The Southbank Centre's four-month Summer Reunion programme features ballet, classical music, contemporary music, literature, poetry and visual art events.
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Tower Bridge to welcome back both people & pooches this May

After the longest period of closure since Tower Bridge opened its doors over 125 years ago, London’s defining landmark announces plans to reopen on Monday 17 May.
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City of London’s must-see landmarks and attractions

We have made this extensive guide to all the top attractions in the City of London, which any local resident, worker or tourist must check out when visiting the...

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
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London to become outdoor art gallery for Euro 2020

Pavements, roads and buildings across London will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery...
By Joe Talora 11th June 2021
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Entertainment
The Museum of London’s new film celebrating EURO 2020

The Museum of London, in partnership with the Greater London Authority, has created a...
By Andrew Zuccala 10th June 2021
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Violent crime in London is being “suppressed” below pre-pandemic levels

Violent crime in London is being “suppressed” below pre-pandemic levels despite a recent increase...
By Joe Talora 10th June 2021
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Business
Public notice: MK Wine Art Ltd.

MK Wine Art Ltd is applying for a variation of premises licence.
By Ben Brown 10th June 2021
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The third London Design Biennale lands at Somerset House

The third edition of London Design Biennale has already taken over Somerset House. Visitors...
By Andrew Zuccala 9th June 2021
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Food & Drink
London Restaurant Festival launches first Summer Edition this July

The London Restaurant Festival has invited the Capital’s greatest culinary talent to create over...
By Andrew Zuccala 9th June 2021
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Guildhall Yard food market due to make a tasty return

A popular food market is returning to the heart of London. The historic Guildhall Yard...
By Julia Gregory 9th June 2021
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City of London Corporation asked to cover costs of Lord Mayor’s Show

It’s barely missed a show in over eight hundred years but the pandemic put...
By Julia Gregory 9th June 2021
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Business
Public notice: Play Nice London Ltd.

Play Nice London Ltd. is applying for grant of a premises licence.
By Ben Brown 9th June 2021
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Property
Hong Kong driving UK golden visa activity during the pandemic

Research by Astons has revealed the international makeup of the super-wealthy heading to the UK...
By Andrew Zuccala 8th June 2021
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