Brutalism – has its time come?
Brutalism – has its time come? by Courtney Plank Brutalism often seems to be in the news lately – including a recent exhibition in Glasgow….
Sculpture in the City 2024
New Sculpture in the City Walk Sculpture in the City is the annual urban sculpture display, set in the eastern corner of the City, the…
The Bell – the great survivor

Can you think of somewhere in the City that was not destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666? One such survivor that is worth visiting…
Walking with the Stars and Stripes – Six Americans in London

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new walk, Across the Pond: The London haunts of some famous Americans, in which you can…
Fox and Anchor – a Smithfield treasure for over two centuries

The Fox and Anchor is a cosy wood-panelled pub, serving great food (including breakfast from 7am – more of that later) and is tucked between…
6 City Christmas Crackers

It will soon be the Christmas season and the City is the perfect place to get the most out of the festive season, so here…
Six Spectacular Places for Al Fresco Drinking in the City

During these glorious months of long summer evenings, our attention has wandered to a key question, namely, where to go for an al fresco drink…
Superbloom – bloomin’ marvellous

A giant bouquet to Her Majesty is how the extravaganza of the Superbloom has been described, whereby 20 million flower seeds have been planted in…
Fragments – The Waste Land 2022 celebration

Last weekend from 7-12 April the City was host to the Fragments Festival, a celebration of The Waste Land, a poem by T S Eliot…
Simpson’s Tavern – Ball Court

If you are looking for a special place for a traditional lunch look no further than the charming Simpson’s Tavern, established in 1757 and still…