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Culture & Arts · City of LondonFrancis Barber plaque unveiled in City of London
A plaque honouring Francis Barber, Britain's first known Black schoolteacher, has been unveiled at Dr Samuel Johnson's former townhouse in Gough Square. The event also launched the City of London Corporation's redesigned Blue Plaques Scheme.
City of London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Culture & Arts · WestminsterArtist’s Garden at Temple station to close after Places for London refuses licence
Places for London will not renew theCOLAB’s licence for the Artist’s Garden on Temple station’s roof terrace. The garden, featuring works by women artists, must close by 1 October 2026 for essential repairs, though campaigners argue no large-scale overhaul is planned.
Westminster5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Local News · EalingGunnersbury Park rebrand launches with 'Life’s Rich Tapestry' theme
Gunnersbury Park & Museum, jointly run by Ealing and Hounslow Councils, has introduced new branding ahead of its centenary. The rebrand, led by consultants Wiedemann Lampe, centres on the theme 'Life’s Rich Tapestry' to reflect the site’s community role and varied activities.
Ealing4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 73 · Hype 20