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London the Zoo
There are eight million people living in London. In a city stuffed so full of humans it can be easy to overlook the other creatures lurking just below the surface, but London’s wild side is never far away. We are … Continue reading
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Pig in the City
Nestled between three primary schools, a council estate and the East London Line, Spitalfields City Farm is a colourful two-acre oasis whose hand-painted décor far outshines the overshadowing bling of Bishopsgate and famous Brick Lane Beigels just up the way. … Continue reading
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Financial heartlands
Fusing Canary Wharf with the Real Economy The financial sector is frequently contrasted to the ‘real economy’. The ‘real economy’ is seen to involve the production of goods and services, while the financial sector acts as a facilitator for investment … Continue reading
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Tuesday Skeletons
Go to St Bride’s church, just off Fleet Street. It’s known for many things. The steeple is said to have inspired the modern tiered wedding cake, Samuel Pepys was born next door and the ‘Father of Fleet Street’, Wynkyn de … Continue reading
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Dude Tube
Here is one of the more intriguing characters you’ll encounter on the London transport network. Seek him out and appreciate the way that his mohican matches the red and black of the tube doors. Admire the way that he … Continue reading
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Crossing the Mainframe
A winter walk through Finsbury ending at the City Arts and Music Project Go to Finsbury Avenue Square and make your way across. Sit and watch the shadowy dance of commuters crossing the mainframe. Summon the spirit of … Continue reading
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Border Dragons
Several hundred years back, the City of London was protected by a great stone wall, and access was controlled via several key gates. Aldersgate was in the north, Ludgate to the west, Aldgate in the east, and on … Continue reading
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Multi Malts
Sometimes struggle to think of the perfect present for that special someone? Try this for size- Head to Atlantic Rd, Brixton, and take a look through the supermarket windows at the assortment of Malt drinks you can acquire. The selection is quite bewildering: … Continue reading
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Blue Plaque Duels
Enid vs Jimi: An Epic Clash If you ever find yourself aimlessly strolling through Westminster, or maybe Chelsea, with a companion – pass the time by playing Blue Plaque Duels! A blue plaque is a permanent blue circular … Continue reading
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Fairytales for Grownups
There’s nothing like a pint of real ale and a crackin’ yarn to see you through a dismal Thursday evening that feels like it should be Friday. Winter draws nigh, dragging with it the hunched shoulders, the delectably cold earlobes… … Continue reading
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Parakeet Cemetery
Image, right, by Jonas Bengtsson Are you looking for somewhere different to take your date this weekend? Try a romantic excursion to Hither Green Cemetery at dusk and witness one of the largest parakeet roosting sites in all of London. … Continue reading
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Coffee and Finance in Berkeley Square
Financial Zones of London: How to get good coffee in Berkeley Square, Mayfair There’s a troubling question in my mind whenever I’m in Berkeley Square: It’s the mystery of why I can’t find any good coffee here. It’s mysterious precisely … Continue reading
NEWS
- - The official launch of B, Curiocity's second issue.
- - Talks by Tom Jones, author of Tired of London, Tired of Life and Tom Bolton, author of London's Lost Rivers.
- - A screening of The London Perambulator (45mins), a film about the legendary London walker, Nick Papadimitriou, followed by a Q&A with Nick and John Rogers, Director.
- - Time to enjoy Seven's famous drinks, pintxos and music.
Lost in translation
13 May 2012
What happens when a content-harvesting web bot nicks our blog, translates it into another language and then another one translates it back again? This! We love it so much, we might do this with all our content in the future. Wild float and a grill up anyone?
London on Foot
30 April 2012
A Curious Evening of Conversation & Film
Thursday 10 May
Free Event
Thursday 10 May
6.30 - 11pm
Programme begins 7pm, ends 9.30pm
Seven at Brixton, No.7 Market Row, Brixton Market SW9 8LB
To attend, please book a free ticket.
Issue B: reviewed by Boz
23 April 2012
London blogger sketchesbyboz has just uploaded her review of Curiocity Issue B. Here's her verdict:
"Do not be fooled into thinking that the compact size of this tiny publication is indicative of insubstantial, flimsy content. To the contrary it is packed full of miscellaneous snippets of informative; factual; entertaining; whimsical and occasionally weird insights into little known gems of London minutiae."
Get your copy of Issue B at one of our stockists or online today!
Welcome to Issue B
27 March 2012
We are chuffed to announce that Curiocity Issue B has landed. It's big, it's bad, it's bright blue.
You can buy it online here or in one of our stockists around the capital. It's still £2, it's still small enough to fit in your sock.
Open up Issue B for an insane map of London as a zoo, showcasing the city's strangest creatures. We're so excited about our new menagerie that we've put an extended version online here.
Issue B is Pending
8 March 2012
In four days time Issue B goes to the printers to be tucked and folded into shape.
The Curiocity team have been living in a sewer beneath Brixton tube station for the last two months drawing maps and editing articles and we're excited to say that it is now ALL READY.
What's that we hear you say... What colour is it? What's on the centrefold map? Have there been any minor alterations to the font? All this and more will soon be publicly available knowledge because Curiocity will be back in the shops in just over two weeks.
Details to follow of another mind boggling launch party down in our South London heartlands.
In other news, scadge a look at our guide to a bizarre London Saturday on the Time Out Blog.
