| Your weekly Londonist round-up. Beautiful buildings, independent shops, and historic locations. (sponsor) Battle town square, outside the Abbey gatehouse Now we've seen everything. Mudskipper © tommophoto.com A few of our faves. Buzzy, good-looking and entirely vegan: The Spread Eagle in Homerton. Time machines, pancakes, and more. Knole House. Photo: Laura Reynolds Like His Dark Materials, only real. © David Fathers Wheely useful advice. Image: London Transport Museum Great swims, great views. Saltdean Lido in East Sussex is a stunner. Photo: Saltdean Lido | 