Londonist Weekly: January 2026 Events, History & Future Insights
Explore Londonist’s weekly roundup for early Jan 2026: discover events, historical mysteries like Thames Torso Murders, future predictions, and practical city guides.
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London’s Whales and Dolphins: Art, History, and Urban Legends
Explore London’s fascinating connection to whales and dolphins, from historic whaling to iconic sculptures, museum exhibits, and environmental art, revealing their enduring presence across the capital.
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Lucy Worsley Unearths Thames Torso Murders in New BBC Series
Historian Lucy Worsley explores the chilling Thames Torso Murders, a series of unsolved Victorian killings, in her new BBC series ‘Victorian Murder Club.’ Discover forgotten victims and new theories.
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London Bridge River Blessing: Honoring the Thames Annually
Discover the annual Blessing of the River Thames on London Bridge. Learn about this spiritual tribute, its history, participants, and how communities honor London’s vital waterway.
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London Day Trips & Nearby Events: January 2026 & Beyond
Discover top day trips and events near London for January 2026 and beyond. From ice skating and dinosaur encounters to festivals and cultural tours, plan your next adventure!
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Timeless Resolutions: Londoners’ New Year Pledges Through Ages
Discover how Londoners, from Samuel Pepys to Virginia Woolf, embraced New Year’s resolutions over centuries. Explore their diverse goals, challenges, and the timeless pursuit of self-improvement.
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London’s 2026: A Humorous Forecast of Urban Quirks and Challenges
Explore London’s satirical 2026 predictions: from Avocado skyscrapers to royal guards’ second jobs, climate challenges, and ambitious M25 pedestrianisation. A humorous look at the city’s future.
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Transformative Magic in West Norwood’s Catacombs
Explore an extract from Ian Watson’s ‘The Tunnels,’ a suburban science fantasy ghost story. Delve into West Norwood’s catacombs, where magical glasses enable dramatic transformations and challenge perceptions of reality and identity.
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After London: Simon Roberts’ Blurry Photos Offer Dystopian Vision
Explore Simon Roberts’ ‘After London,’ a photo book featuring 52 out-of-focus images of London landmarks. Inspired by Impressionism and dystopian fiction, it resists clichés, offering an unsettling, people-less vision of the capital’s future.
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A Publican’s Journey Through Memory and Loss
Follow Gavin Pellegrino’s poignant pub crawl through South London, a journey through nostalgic memories, unexpected encounters, and the harsh realities culminating in a shocking discovery about his own pub.
