Old London – Ediswan Electric light works, Ponders End circa 1904
Today’s London news round-up:
Plans to cut down more than 50 trees on Woolwich Common for a road widening project are still being pursued – but the NHS trust behind the scheme says it will plant 76 replacement trees instead. The Greenwich Wire
Families in Hackney are considering leaving the borough over the rising cost of childcare, despite government plans to double free entitlements for working parents next month. Hackney Citizen
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital yesterday evening following reports of a stabbing on Deptford High Street (Wednesday, 20 August). Southwark News
Fears over renters being ‘priced out’ of London as every borough said to be unaffordable Enfield Dispatch
Robbie Williams has announced an intimate gig – playing his new album and debut solo album in full at a legendary Camden Town venue. Ham and High
Since the end of World War Two, the Russian Trade Delegation in Highgate has befuddled locals and enraged successive British governments. What’s really going on inside the compound’s walls? The Fence
Historic Notting Hill Carnival billboard for Kelso Cochrane unveiled The Voice
A West London council has given the green light for a ticketed birthday party event hosting up to 400 people despite objections raised by the Metropolitan Police. Harrow Online
And from ianVisits:
Tickets Alert: Special tour on Southeastern’s retro Network SouthEast train
RMT warns of week-long tube strikes on the London Underground and DLR
Museums warn law change could let visitors see paid exhibitions for free
Two day bus strike to affect west London next week
Rare rooftop tours offer breathtaking views of Hampton Court Palace
Things to do in London tomorrow
Demob Suits: One Uniform for Another? – Free
Join Dr Danielle Sprecher as she examines the production and provision of civilian clothing for British servicemen demobilised after the Second World War.
The Lost Priory of the Medieval Order of St John – £15
Visit the remarkable 12th-century crypt to discover the 400-year story of a vast and prosperous Priory established by the Order of St John.
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