Best Of Londonist: 19-25 February 2024

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Last Updated 23 February 2024

Best Of Londonist: 19-25 February 2024

Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring Londony news and features.

Superloop: SL3 Route Between Thamesmead And Bromley Has Launched

Just SL5 and SL4 to go now...

A Superloop map
Image: TfL

International Women's Day And Women's History Month 2024 Events In London

Guided walks, talks, exhibitions and more - all celebrating women.

A woman holding a camera

Fourth Plinth - Shortlist For 2026 And 2028 Sculptures Is Revealed

Cats, sweet potatoes and psychedelic ice cream vans.

Sculpture of a black cat with arched back
Photo: James O Jenkins

The BT Tower Is Becoming A Hotel

Pleeease reopen the revolving restaurant.

The BT Tower

120 Teens Are Walking The Entirety Of The Tube This Sunday

(Not through the tunnels, though.)

A teenage boy with a tube map
Image: Eitan Okrent/TfL

Things To Do In The Borough Of Kingston Upon Thames

Or ROYAL Kingston upon Thames, if you insist.

Kingston Market place

A Free Bowie Exhibition In London's Golden Fitzrovia Chapel

A London Day lands in March.

David Bowie and a golden church ceiling
Image: © Kevin Davies/Londonist

"There's A Mullet For Everyone" - How The Marmite Hairstyle Conquered Queer, Creative London

What gave rise to the mullet in London's hippest circles?

Someone getting their hair layered in a salon

London's Working Class History Celebrated With 8 Exciting New Projects

Historic England announces new funding.

A red door with 'the old fire station' written on it
Image: PRS Architects

From the newsletter: Magnificent Roupell Street: From Swamp to Movie Set

And oh boy, those Citroens!

Vintage Citroens on a pretty street

Dive Into This Free Exhibition About Billingsgate Fish Market

Living the bream.

Black and white photo of a bustling Billingsgate Market

West End Tickets From £15 - London Theatre Week Has Launched

Slashed price seats available till 3 March.

Ticker tape exploding over a stage with neon lights

There's A Place Called Bovril Castle In South London

And there was once a second one, too.

A jar of Bovril and a stately home
Bovril Castle is a real place - look. Image: Legirons/Marathon via creative commons

London In Teeth

A toothsome tribute to London's best gnashers.

Street art featuring a big pair of gnashers

Cricket Cornish Pasty Anyone? London's Bug Restaurant Has Just Gone Permanent

Tables are booking fast — hop to it!

Two young men - one golding out a plate of food

Never Before Seen Images Of The Rolling Stones To Go On Show In Notting Hill

27 rare pics of Mick, Keef and co.

Keith Richards behind a sound desk
Image: Spanish Tony Media

London's St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival 2024: When, Where And How To Get Involved

Dust off your shamrock sunglasses.

A massive bearded St Patrick's head
St Patrick himself makes an appearance in the London St Patrick's Day Parade. Photo: garryknight via creative commons

Explore Holborn's Two 'Secret' Platforms On This New Hidden London Tour

Torches at the ready.

A platform at Holborn tube station
Image: London Transport Museum