London Calling: The Man Who Fell to Earth
One of the most iconic pop and film stars ever, David Bowie, was born and raised in south London. The man who was to become arguably the most influential musician
London Calling – March 2025
There are some interesting new plans on the table… A bridge too far Hammersmith Bridge, way out in west London, is perhaps one of the most beautiful Thames crossings but
London Calling – February 2025
Amongst the skyscrapers of the City of London nestles one of the most historic commercial buildings in the world. Out of bounds London Calling generally draws a line, and that
London Calling November 2024: Making a good impression
Possibly the most famous French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet painted some of his finest works of art not in France but in the UK capital. Monet was fascinated by sunrises
London Calling: October 2024
Pretty Polly London Calling is returning to an occasional theme this month with a restaurant review. Business took your columnist to Camden and Kentish Town, North London, recently with a
London Calling: September 2024
Capital of the world? On a train into London with his faithful dog, your columnist fell into conversation, dog-related at first, with a fellow passenger. Quickly detecting a French accent,
London Calling – August 2024
Eastenders London’s East End is, in many ways, the most diverse, exciting and edgy part of the UK capital. A business appointment there gave your columnist a chance to wander
London Calling – July 2024
A lot of hot air The good old British weather notoriously affects many of London’s sporting and recreational events. The tennis at Wimbledon just about kept to schedule this year
London Calling – June 2024
Summer in the city Early June promised some warmer, sunnier weather to Londoners, tired of the long, wet, winter and spring of 2023/2024. At the top of the list of
London Calling – I want it all
Here is the ultimate opportunity for fans of the late lead singer of rock group Queen! Freddie Mercury’s seven-bedroom house in London has come onto the market with a £30