07 Jan 2024 Londonist
 
 
By M@ · Jan 07, 2024 at 06:00

Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring Londony news and features.

The Church Service Held In The Middle Of London Bridge

The Blessing of the River Thames.

The Bishop of London lowers a massive cross over the Thames from London Bridge
Image: Bishop of London

The No Trousers Tube Ride Returns To London This Weekend

It's January. Let's get half-naked on public transport.

A lady with no trousers walking out of Canary Wharf tube station
Image: Samantha Rae/Londonist

Week Of January Tube Strikes Set To Cause Severe Disruption

Happy New Year!

A jubilee line carriage photographed from the platform
Image: TfL

Regent's Park Is Getting A New Garden Dedicated To The Late Queen

Two-acre space will open in 2026.

A new garden for Elizabeth II in Regent's Park
Image: HTA Design LLP

Time Travel Back To 17th Century London - With This Royalist Reenactment Along The Mall

Commemorating the execution of Charles I.

A group of costumed civil war re-enactors marching along past horse guards

Dreaming Of Owning A Home In France? You Need To Know About This Event!

The French Property Exhibition returns to London this month (Sponsor).

A beautiful French cottage with blue shutters
Image: Shutterstock

At A Glance: What's Happening With London's Transport In 2024

New trains! New stations! Major closures!

A new Colindale station
Image: TfL

Last Chance To See The Horniman Museum Walrus Until 2026

You won't be able to visit it while a refurb project takes place.

The overstuffed Horniman Museum
Image: Horniman Museum

A Glimpse Of London's Future, From 1924

Trains over Tower Bridge, airships from Westminster...

A blimp flies over Westminster

This North American City Is Basically A Big Old Copy-And-Paste Of London

Copy our homework much, folks?

London International Airport in Ontario, Canada.
Image: iStock

9 Challenge Events In London In 2024 To Sign Up For Right Now

New year, new challenge!

Female runner raises hands in air after completing a half marathon

Burns Night 2024 In London: Parties, Suppers And Ceilidhs To Celebrate This Year

Kilt up and raise a dram to Robert Burns on 25 January.

Haggis

Where To Watch The Six Nations 2024 In London

Watch rugby greats battle it out at these pubs and bars.

A large Boxpark room with a crowd watching rugby
Image: Boxpark Wembley

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