Towns & Villages
Statement by Cllr Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council
August 9th 2011
The destruction and looting which I witnessed first-hand in Woolwich town centre last night are criminal acts, no more and no less. What happened in Woolwich is clearly part of a wider tale of disruption and criminality...
A message from Southwark Playhouse: We need your help!
August 2nd 2011
As you may or may not know London Bridge Station is soon to undergo a redevelopment to cope with increased capacity and to incorporate the Thameslink line - the downside of all this is that Southwark Playhouse will have to leave its current home...
Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!
April 8th 2011
Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...
Catford calling
February 1st 2011
Seeking pastures new? According to writer, photographer and Catford resident Mark Davidson, SE6 is an area on the rise
The swing set: Gaucho International Polo
January 28th 2011
As polo comes to the O2, Shannon Denny prepares to mount up and score
City Inn Rebrands as Mint Hotel in Advance of Opening Two New Hotels
December 21st 2010
City Inn has rebranded as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels in prime locations in London and Amsterdam nearly doubling the number of rooms. Mint Hotel will open a second London property of 583 rooms at the Tower of London...
The London Overground: On the up
July 11th 2010
The London Overground extension is up and running. With six stations in Lewisham, Victoria Purcell ponders the effects of the new line on the area
Motorsport at the Palace: Drive time
May 3rd 2010
Crystal Palace is getting revved up as motor racing returns to the park. Kevin Turner takes us for a spin around the upcoming festival of speed
What’s the future of Blackheath Village Library?
February 14th 2010
The library users’ group has invited everyone interested in the future of the Blackheath Village Library to an open meeting in the Bakehouse on Tuesday 16 March at 6.30pm
Local history: Picture this
January 18th 2010
The Illustrated London News is an unrivalled pictorial document of 19th and 20th century life. Shannon Denny explores the local angle of its long, rich story
Lewisham Business Awards 2010
January 15th 2010
Residents of Lewisham can show their appreciation by voting for their favourite local independent business
A living legacy
June 22nd 2009
The Royal Military Academy in Woolwich is being given a new lease of life. Brigadier Ken Timbers walks us through the history of this iconic site
Son of Greenwich
May 26th 2009
With the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession approaching, Dr Julian Bowsher reveals the local historic significance
Landmark trust
March 13th 2009
A unique building is set for a new lease of life, says Anji Petersen.What are your views on Severndroog Castle? Email us yoursay@theguidemag.co.uk
Site specific
February 16th 2009
Photogenic, iconic and breathtaking. Fiona Keating uncovers the world of film locations
Cops and robbers
January 19th 2009
David C Ramzan reminisces on a notorious villain captured in Blackheath
The bargain hunter
December 9th 2008
Andrew Kershman is a leading authority on scavenging the stalls of London in search of fine wares at a fare price
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