Londonist

Articles by David Fathers

By David Fathers

Weekend Walks: Tracing North London's Moselle River

Forget France - London Has Its Own River Moselle

By David Fathers

Take This Terrifying Walk Along The Thames

Mafia murders and tunnel tragedies.

By David Fathers

The Regent’s Canal: The Bi-Centenary Of London’s Most Famous Man-Made Waterway

A look back at its 200-year history.

By David Fathers

Weekend Walks: The Wandle From Morden To The Thames

Past parks, mills and a farm.

By David Fathers

London's Seen Much Worse Than Coronavirus: Remembering The Great Plague Of 1665

Journal of the Plague Year.

By David Fathers

A Farewell To 55 Broadway - TfL's Art Deco Headquarters

A striking slab of London's transport history.

By David Fathers

The World's Most Bizarre Heist Chase Happened In Tottenham

You couldn't make this up.

By David Fathers

Was Your Street Damaged In London's First Zeppelin Raid?

This specific area was targeted under orders of the Kaiser.

By David Fathers

Weekend Walks: The River Ravensbourne From Catford To The Thames

Beautiful maps bring walk to life.

By David Fathers

Try This Weekend Walk: From The River Lea To The Thames

Through the East End's old industrial heartlands.

By David Fathers

The Lost London River With A Musical History

Why have so many musicians had links to the Westbourne?

By David Fathers

Try This Thames Walk With A Stunning Panorama

Erith Marshes to Woolwich.

By David Fathers

Counter's Creek: In Search Of London's Unknown River

And where you can actually see it.

By David Fathers

What Is The Ancient Egyptian-Looking Building On The Thames?

Not as old as it looks.

By David Fathers

What Will Become Of Holborn Studios?

Place that snapped Bowie and Madonna threatened with major restyling.

By David Fathers

Did Vauxhall Really Give Its Name To All Russian Train Stations?

What's a 13th century mercenary got to do with it?

By David Fathers

A Verdant Stroll With Some Of London's Greatest Views

From West Finchley to central London.

By David Fathers

London’s Last Major Maritime Import Dock

Eastwards along the Thames to the Angerstein And Murphy’s Wharves.