Architecture for Dogs – virtual tour
With the lockdown preventing visits in person, the exhibition of Architecture for Dogs in Kensignton has gone virtual.

London’s weekly railway news
A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news…

Your most read articles on ianVisits during 2020
Well, that was quite the year and one which we will both want to forget about, and spend decades watching documentaries about.

The Natural History Museum to be in a TV show next week
A note to look out for a behind-the-scenes style documentary series featuring London's own Natural History Museum.

London Overground’s Barking Riverside extension delayed
The cost of the Barking Riverside extension of the London Overground has risen, and the opening date pushed back by up to a year.

London’s Pocket Parks: Camden Gardens, NW1
A decent-sized triangle of land next to Camden Road station, with the railway running through the middle of it, on arches.

Temporary art in Victoria – Small, Medium and Large Houses
In Lower Grosvenor Gardens just around the corner from Victoria station can be found three brightly coloured "sheds", and they are art.

Northern line extension to Battersea – construction update
The latest local newsletters have been sent with details of the works going on to complete construction of the Northern line extension to Battersea Power Station.

Find the Highgate Camel
Sitting outside an oriental carpet shop in Highgate is a camel. Sami, for that's the camel's name is a life-size fibreglass camel who has sat outside the shop for the past 35 years, and is a bit of a local landmark.

Fresh photos from HS2’s London construction sites
HS2 has released some photos of their construction sites, including several from the London area.

Tickets Alert: London Zoo is reopening
As with many outdoor venues, London Zoo has confirmed it can reopen while London is still in the Tier 4 lockdown.

Brent Cross West Station eastern entrance planning approved
The design for the eastern entrance to the new Brent Cross West Station in North London has been approved by Barnet Council.

Take a winter wander through Highgate Cemetery
Highgate’s West Cemetery is the famous half of the cemetery and normally it’s open for guided tours only, but at the moment, weekends are open to freely wander around.

The environmental argument in favour of HS2
A report has been published looking at the environmental impact of HS2, and with some caveats, is largely positive about how HS2 will improve the environment.

Parts of Strand and Aldwych to be pedestrianised
Plans to pedestrianise the roads around the Strand/Aldwych gyratory are being brought forward.

Waterloo station mural has a historical fact hidden in its design
A new mural at Waterloo Station that includes an image of the meeting point clock hides a surprise.

London’s Alleys: Adam’s Court, EC2
This is a surprisingly large open space right in the heart of the City that you would only discover by passing through covered arches.

Tickets Alert: Winter lights at Kew go back on sale
Kew Garden’s winter nighttime decorations are reopening again, with a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminating heritage trees and buildings.