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London Museum in Smithfield will open its doors on 28 November 2026

19 June 2026

London Museum announced this week that it will open the doors to its new permanent galleries in Smithfield’s General Market on 28 November 2026, marking a new...

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A new cultural home for Clerkenwell: Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opens at New River Head

19 June 2026

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Meet the Professor Who Found Shakespeare’s London Address

15 June 2026

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The hidden deprivation reality in one of London’s most fashionable neighbourhoods

19 May 2026

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Not Quite Three Sisters

24 April 2026

Close-up of a bee covered in pollen on a cluster of pale pink flowers, with green leaves in soft focus. The scene conveys a sense of busy activity in nature.

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Clerkenwell – get involved, and help save our pollinators!

15 April 2026

A group of seven individuals standing in a room filled with historical posters, documents, and exhibits on social and housing activism.

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Interior Architecture students put creative skills to use for Somers Town community

2 April 2026

Sign at The Nickel cinema instructing patrons to show tickets at the box office, with film reels and boxes in the background.

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Sold Out Again: Inside Clerkenwell’s Nickel Cinema

27 March 2026

Ornate cutlery set with carved wooden handles depicting intricate leaf designs. Includes a knife, fork, and spoon, showcasing vintage elegance.

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The Goldsmiths’ Centre Presents The Culture of Cutlery Exhibition

27 March 2026

Three distinct artworks side by side: a colorful abstract with cats and flowers, a black ink sketch of a man, and a whimsical forest scene with a buggy.

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World’s largest space dedicated to illustration announces debut exhibitions

19 March 2026

Corner view of the historic Coach and Horses pub on Hill Street, adorned with flower boxes and surrounded by brick buildings.

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A Step Back in Time: Exploring London’s Oldest Pubs

19 March 2026

Exhibit celebrating 40 years of "The Jolly Postman" by Janet & Allan Ahlberg, featuring illustrations and a bicycle display.

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A visit to The Jolly Postman exhibition!

20 February 2026

A stylised sculpture of a curvy figure wearing a blue dress and blue heels, posed dynamically on a white pedestal.

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Tschabalala Self sculpture to be presented on London’s Fourth Plinth later this year

13 February 2026

A witch with a big hat smiles while reading a letter. A police officer sits nearby, reading a newspaper, with a cat in an apron washing dishes.

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The Postal Museum to celebrate 40 years of The Jolly Postman with new exhibition

14 January 2026

Two individuals pose together in front of a colourful backdrop featuring text related to a film titled "Remi Milligan."

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A Cult Filmmaker Comes to Life at Clerkenwell’s Nickel Cinema

18 December 2025

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From Riches to Rags – Charlie’s Way

21 November 2025

A child with curly hair peeks out from a large cardboard box, surrounded by other boxes in a bright, spacious room.

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Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

7 November 2025

A vibrant community space featuring a historic brick building, people mingling, and blooming flowers under a clear blue sky.

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026

5 November 2025

A vibrant street scene painting featuring cafes and people, surrounded by friends, with a decorative plant and bottles on the table.

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The EC1 Echo article that inspired a Clerkenwell resident to commission a secret painting

2 October 2025

A person with long dreadlocks stands in front of a cafe, with colourful mural art and a sign for the Dusty Knuckle bakery visible.

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Prison leavers just need tools to “flourish” in “chaotic” London after time behind bars

26 September 2025

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Clerkenwell in 126 frames – but only for one more week

19 September 2025

Exterior of a vibrant yellow pub, "Hat & Feathers," contrasts with its cozy, dark interior featuring elegant lighting and wooden tables.

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The Hat & Feathers pub on Clerkenwell Road reopens as part of Hotel Indigo

19 September 2025

Two construction workers are painting a building on scaffolding, with a sign for "Café Maya" underneath. Bright colors and tools visible.

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Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition 2025 – Move Over Pigeons, Clerkenwell’s Cats Have Arrived

12 September 2025

A bustling street scene in front of a historic building, featuring colourful banners, tables displaying materials, and pedestrians engaging with stalls.

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Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School: Autumn 2025 in Clerkenwell

21 August 2025

Features

London Museum in Smithfield will open its doors on 28 November 2026

A new cultural home for Clerkenwell: Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opens at New River Head

Meet the Professor Who Found Shakespeare’s London Address

The hidden deprivation reality in one of London’s most fashionable neighbourhoods

Not Quite Three Sisters

Clerkenwell – get involved, and help save our pollinators!

Interior Architecture students put creative skills to use for Somers Town community

Sold Out Again: Inside Clerkenwell’s Nickel Cinema

The Goldsmiths’ Centre Presents The Culture of Cutlery Exhibition

World’s largest space dedicated to illustration announces debut exhibitions

A Step Back in Time: Exploring London’s Oldest Pubs

A visit to The Jolly Postman exhibition!

Tschabalala Self sculpture to be presented on London’s Fourth Plinth later this year

The Postal Museum to celebrate 40 years of The Jolly Postman with new exhibition

A Cult Filmmaker Comes to Life at Clerkenwell’s Nickel Cinema

From Riches to Rags – Charlie’s Way

Local families wanted to help create new play space at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026

The EC1 Echo article that inspired a Clerkenwell resident to commission a secret painting

Prison leavers just need tools to “flourish” in “chaotic” London after time behind bars

Clerkenwell in 126 frames – but only for one more week

The Hat & Feathers pub on Clerkenwell Road reopens as part of Hotel Indigo

Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition 2025 – Move Over Pigeons, Clerkenwell’s Cats Have Arrived

Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School: Autumn 2025 in Clerkenwell

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