London’s Best: August 4-10, 2025 Events & News
Londonist's weekly roundup highlights diverse events and news. The most popular baby names of 2024 in various boroughs are revealed, alongside the unveiling of a Banksy artwork at the London Transport Museum. Theatre-goers can enjoy Jane Austen‘s works celebrating her 250th birth anniversary. A West London Art Deco hospital's transformation into apartments is underway, while the Greenwich Planetarium closes for a major upgrade. Samuel Pepys Day is commemorated through walking tours, and the potential return of white storks to London is explored. Interesting features include a North London park with a unique viaduct, an explanation of London's streets with single names, and the history of London's first bus. The Greenwich Comedy Festival boasts A-list comedians, while North London's poignant Prisoners-of-War memorial and Croydon's LGBTQ+ club night, ‘Their Majesties', receive attention. The Bloomsbury Festival showcases local history, and a free music festival rocks Denmark Street. Finally, a preview of events for August 11-17 concludes the roundup.
(Source: https://londonist.com/london/best-of-london/best-of-londonist-4-10-august-2025)
