24 Apr 2022 Londonist
 
 
By Londonist · Apr 24, 2022 at 06:00

Your weekly Londonist roundup.

12 Things You Never Knew About Ealing

New book discovers west London trivia and treasures.

An old-style tube roundel with a red disc and blue name board saying Ealing Broadway

Tree Of Trees: Giant Sculpture To Be Constructed Outside Buckingham Palace

Part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

An artist's impression of the Tree of Trees outside the gates of Buckingham Palace with crowds of people around it

Around London In 12 Dragons

Let's go talon spotting.

A shield-bearing dragon is silhouetted against a blue sky

A Blooming Brief Guide To The Chelsea Flower Show

"The world’s greatest flower show."

Two Chelsea pensioners in their red uniforms - one with a plant pot, the other a wheelbarrow full of flowers

Could You Be Commuting To Work By Boat?

Get to the office with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (sponsor).

A man sits on the boat with a coffee watching Canary Wharf go by the window

In Pictures: The Clapham Haberdashery That Traded For 60 Years

The fascinating life of Maurice Dorfman.

16 Of The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

Get planning your next cultural day out.

50th Anniversary Pride In London Parade Will Trace 1972 Route

"Our mission is not over."

A giant Pride flag held up by a crowd at the Pride Parade in 2018.

Grown-Up Events To Take Your Baby To In London

Baby-friendly events, designed with adults in mind.

Two women sitting next to each other, looking at a stage and laughing. They are each holding a baby.

Immerse Yourself In The Kit Kat Club At This Radiant Revival Of Cabaret

It's won rave reviews and seven Olivier awards! (sponsor)

Name That Bridge! Can You Identify These 7 Thames Bridges?

Fascinating book explores all 200 Thames bridges.

The underside of a large iron bridge with lots of criss-cross

Love Your Lido: Where To Go Outdoor Swimming In London

Splash through London's lidos.

Why Is London Still Building So Many Offices?

And what's an "office" nowadays anyway?

The City of London from above

Eurostar Announces A Summer Sale With 68,000 Tickets At £39

We're all for avoiding airport angst.

A Eurostar train at St Pancras, with the big clock and pink neon lights reading: I want my time with you

Socks Appeal! Grab A Pair Of This Tube-Themed Footwear

It's very a la mode (of transport).

A pair of platform socks

Major Disruption At Euston Station This May Bank Holiday Weekend

Plus, all the other bank hol train and transport issues you need to know about.

The front of Euston station with a red cross across the whole image

The Florence Nightingale Museum Reopens This May

200 objects tell her trailblazing story.

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