| Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring Londony news and features. Our city's put on a bit of a growth spurt since the 2000s... Photo: Jason Hawkes The most wonderful time of the year for London history and architecture fans. Turns out The Shard is an England supporter. They don't make 'em like they used to. © Philip Butler / FUEL The Thames had history 40,000 generations before the Romans. Charing Cross, Strand, Soho... the origin stories of our famous places. Immerse yourself in the worlds of famous authors, from Charles Dickens to AA Milne. Photo: iStock/AmandaLewis OMG that moquette! Image: London Transport Museum An Aladdin's Cave in the East End. London place names that sound like body parts. Feat. a Wes Anderson-inspired pop up. Image: iStock/MEDITERRANEAN. Dagenham and Crossness for the win. Anyone can get involved... even kids! It's supposed to be like that. Image: iStock/Tolga_TEZCAN It's also the most expensive. | 