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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 16h

History made with first ever Lady Mayor's Show!
On 8 November '25, the 697th Lord Mayor of London will be Dame Susan Langley DBE, born in London’s East End.
She's only the third woman to hold the post in over 800 years, and the first ever to be titled the ‘Lady Mayor of London’
#CityofLondon #London

The Lady Mayor's Show

The Lord Mayor's Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. The 2024 Show will set off from Mansion House on 9 November at 11am.

lordmayorsshow.london

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 3d

👉 Make your voice count at the Art Explora Awards.
Vote and celebrate the power of art across Europe!
Cast your vote and celebrate art to connect us all. You can play a decisive role to provide additional funding and a wonderful accolade. The Audience Choice Award is open until Oct 13. 🎉 #ArtExplora

Award European Art Explora - Académie des beaux-arts

180,000 € to renew the dialogue between the arts and audiences Open to all European cultural organizations, from all artistic sectors, Award supports innovative practices in audience access, participa...

www.artexplora.org

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning! This week's theme is the River Thames.
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'Bridge in London' (1908) by Mstislav Dobuzhinsky

(Private collection)

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 4d

Heavy horses help rewild Tooting Common with wildflowers.
#ReWilding #Tooting #WildLondon #LondonParks #GreenLondon #London #TootingCommon #Wandsworth

Tooting Common: Heavy horses prepare ground for flowers

Heavy horses are helping rewild Tooting Common by preparing soil for 33 native wildflower species.

www.bbc.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 4d

Watch out for the colourful Goldcrests, UK’s smallest bird
at just 9cm & 6g, with their striking flash of golden feathers. Autumn & winter are particularly good times to catch a glimpse of them, as their numbers are boosted by birds arriving from Scandinavia and Russia. #Goldcrest #AutumnBirds

My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 7d

Amazing news!! Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury. What a historic moment this is for the Church of England and the British society.
#SarahMullally #ArchbishopofCanterbury #ChurchofEngland

Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah, a former chief nursing officer, was previously the first female Bishop of London.

www.bbc.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 9d

A new display has opened at the #GuildhallArtGallery with a selection of items showcasing the rich history of Epping Forest, the largest publicly owned open space in #London. Have you been to #EppingForest yet?

Heritage Gallery Exhibition: Epping Forest - City of London

On display at the Heritage Gallery are a selection of items showcasing the rich history of Epping Forest.

www.thecityofldn.com

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 9d

An exciting milestone for travel in East and South London. The first of 54 brand-new DLR trains is now in service, featuring:

✅ Walk-through carriages
✅ Air-con
✅ Mobile charging points

These new trains will support thousands of new homes and jobs and improve journeys.

First look inside 'amazing' new DLR trains with USB charging points and air-con

The trains also provide passengers with real-time travel updates and walk-through carriages for staff and inspectors

www.mylondon.news

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 15d

Snoopy is coming to the City!
To celebrate 75 years of comic strip, Peanuts™, 12 artists will design sculptures of the beloved character for a colourful #ChristmasTrail. From 19 Nov '25 to 16 Jan '26, the world-famous character will take over the streets of #FleetStQuarter.
#London #FSQ #Snoopy

SNOOPY IS COMING TO FLEET STREET: SCULPTURE TRAIL WILL CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF PEANUTS

Twelve artist designed Snoopy sculptures to transform the Quarter over the Festive period.

www.fleetstreetquarter.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 17d

Spotted a Metasequoia glyptostroboides, also known as Dawn Redwood, the smallest of the #Redwoods, recently planted in #Dulwich
This ancient tree, thought to have been extinct for millions of years, is having a come back in #London as part of a wide campaign to bring more greenery to the capital.

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 17d

Want to learn more about how the gut impacts overall wellbeing? The UK’s first Microbiome and Gut Health Festival ‘Inside Out’ has opened today in the City.

You can even walk through a giant 30ft inflatable gut!

📍 Paternoster Sq #London
🗓 22 to 27 September
🎟 #Free
www.ghcprojects.com/insideout

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17d

Planned where you’re watching this weekend’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Final? 🏉

The Fan Zone at Battersea Power Station is the perfect location to cheer on our Red Roses.

#RWC2025

London Battersea Power Station Fan Zone

The Rugby World Cup is coming to London, and there’s no better place to enjoy the action than the Fan Zone at Battersea Power Station! Set against the backdrop of one of the capital’s most iconic land...

www.rugbyworldcup.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18d

“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”

Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability & quality of life.

Common sense.

Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.

Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.

Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Patricia Stoughton @patriciastoughton.bsky.social · 20d

2. The Great River Race along the Thames in London this morning.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21d

A message to every Londoner, and anyone who talks our city down.

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 21d

✨ #LondonSculptureWeek is back!
From 20 to 28 Sep, the city becomes an open-air gallery celebrating some of the best contemporary public art.
In partnership with #FriezeSculpture #EastBank #FourthPlinth #SculptureintheCity, #TheLine #SiTC #London
📅 Details at londonsculptureweek.org/programme/

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 22d

'Thames Bridges – Autumn' by John Duffin
johnduffin.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations to @teamlondonbridge.bsky.social for supporting Cargo Bike Cruise 2025, with 80 cargo bikes pedalling towards a cleaner London last week.
#cargobikes #sustainablecities #cleanair #london

Pedalling Towards a Cleaner London: a Record-Breaking Cargo Bike Cruise - Team London Bridge

Cargo bikes have transformed freight transportation in London. What once was seen as a novelty is now a mainstream, eco-friendly, and efficient way to move everything from laundry to legal documents.

www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 10

This Girl Can is reframing what getting active looks like for women who don't feel they belong in the world of physical activity.
‘We Like the Way You Move’ campaign celebrates how women move through life. Starting with just 10 min can lift your mood, boost energy and build confidence. #ThisGirlCan

We Like the Way You Move | This girl can

Sport England's National Lottery-funded This Girl Can campaign returns with 'We Like the Way You Move' to help women get going with an activity they love.

www.thisgirlcan.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 10

After being dormant for a few years, Grade 1 listed Custom House on Lower Thames Street will be restored and converted into a new 179-room hotel while reimagining and opening up the riverside.
#CityofLondon #London #CustomHouse

City Office to Hotel conversion to deliver new Thames riverside attraction

· Grade 1 Listed Custom House to be restored and converted into 179-room hotel· Existing carpark to be radically transformed into new riverside public space· Historic building to be opened to the public for the first timeThe City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has unanimously approved plans to ...

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 8

New Banksy in town. Too late to see it in place though.
New artwork shows judge beating protester amid Palestine Action protest arrests storm
#Banksy #London

Banksy artwork shows judge beating protester amid Palestine Action demo arrests storm

Banksy’s latest artwork depicts a judge using his gavel to strike a protester who is lying on the ground holding a placard

www.standard.co.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 8

Remember Open House Festival is just round the corner. Check out what's going on at programme.openhouse.org.uk
#london #free

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 8

Visit Barts North Wing. Discover the remarkable paintings and monumental interiors of the Great Hall and Hogarth Stair from 6 October for free #London #Free #Hogarth
bartsnorthwing.org.uk/visit/

Visit us

Take a free tour of the Great Hall and Hogarth Stair at Barts North Wing in Smithfield for a fascinating day out in the City of London

bartsnorthwing.org.uk

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today is your chance to meet The Mudlarkers at London's Roman Amphitheatre. So many interesting treasures and stories.
Open until 4pm at Guildhall Art Gallery, part of the #totallythames festival.
#london #mudlarking #riverthames #free

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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · Sep 3

Save the date: Oxford Street is going traffic free for one day!

On Sunday September 21, Oxford Street is being transformed,
filled with music, art, culture, food and community.

www.oxfordstreet.co.uk/whats-happen...

Save the date: Oxford Street is going traffic free for one day! | Oxford Street

This September, Oxford Street is being transformed. For one extraordinary day, London’s most iconic high street will be traffic-free, filled with music, art, culture, food and community.

www.oxfordstreet.co.uk