Londonist Weekly: Heritage, Culture & City Life Updates
This Londonist weekly roundup, “Best Of Londonist: 9-15 February 2026,” offers a diverse collection of news, features, and reviews capturing the pulse of the city. It highlights significant urban developments, cultural events, and lifestyle recommendations.
A major concern raised is the “green light” for the Liverpool Street Station revamp, deemed a “sad day” for London due to its potential “harm to the surrounding historic fabric.” Conversely, the Southbank Centre, including the Hayward Gallery and Queen Elizabeth Hall, received welcome listed status, ensuring its preservation. The city also saw the bittersweet farewell to Brixton Tube’s newspaper stand after 36 years, marking the end of an era.
On a brighter note, Londoners celebrated practical improvements, such as a Tube station now featuring toilets, with more facilities planned to address passenger needs. Cultural highlights include the overwhelming reaction to Taylor Swift’s Croydon music video, sparking CR0 nostalgia, and a five-star review for the “cracking” Aardman exhibition starring Wallace, Gromit, and co. The Southbank Centre’s iconic Skatepark also marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory exhibition.
The roundup provides various leisure and entertainment options. Readers are invited to explore Gravesend, embark on an historic walk along the North Bank of the Thames, or consider a weekend city break in Vienna. Food enthusiasts can discover the best pancake spots or learn to “eat like Hercule Poirot.” Upcoming events feature the Epic Model Railway Festival at Alexandra Palace, a “Fairy Tales Exhibition” at the British Library, and a guide to family-friendly theatre shows for Spring 2026. Reviews also covered a “funniest Google Slides Presentation” and an orchestral “Half Six Fix” experience. The collection concludes with a look ahead at things to do in London for the following week, alongside a charming guide to enchanting chocolate shops.
(Source: https://londonist.com/london/best-of-london/best-of-londonist-9-15-february-2026)
