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London History Day launches
On Wednesday 31 May (the date Big Ben first started keeping time) England’s capital will celebrate the first ever London History Day, recognising the extraordinary history and heritage of this great city
London 2017: top 10 things to do
Plan the perfect holiday to Britain’s capital with our recommendations for some of the highlights of London’s cultural life in 2017.
Discover Princess Diana’s style at Kensington Palace
A fabulous exhibition of fashion icon Princess Diana’s stunning outfits explores her public style at her former home, Kensington Palace.
Explore London’s Southbank
For the best culture in the capital, London’s South Bank still reigns supreme. We take in the sights and sounds.
25 best things to do in London
London is the most visited city in Europe and its delights are almost endless from royal palaces to cutting-edge culture. Here, we pick the 25 things every visitor must see.
The truth about the Great Fire of London
The famous blaze raged for days and its impact is still felt on the capital’s skyline. Neil Jones takes a closer look at the extraordinary events of the Great Fire of London in 1666.
In photos: The Tower of London
Nine hundred and fifty years after it was first founded, we take a look inside one of Britain’s most iconic and historic buildings, the Tower of London.
Arts festival marks 350th anniversary of Great Fire
London’s Burning, a series of spectacular art events, will mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire from 30 August to 4 September 2016.
Exhibition marks 350th anniversary of Great Fire
Fire! Fire! is a fascinating interactive exhibition at the Museum of London which looks at the history of Great Fire of London to mark the devastating blaze of 1666.
It’s time to discover the other Dickens
A new exhibition at the Charles Dickens Museum in London aims to debunk the myths surrounding the life of the writer’s wife, Catherine Dickens.