11 Strange Street Names in London and the Stories Behind Them
From a road named after an invisible ditch to an alley with a decidedly dodgy past, London's street names are full of surprises. Discover the weird...
The 10 Most Expensive Streets to Live on in London in 2026
London has no shortage of expensive property, but there are some streets where the price of a home moves into an entirely different league. Think g...
How to Create the Perfect Gallery Wall – Even in a Rented Home
A gallery wall is one of the easiest ways to make a house feel like your own. Whether you fill a wall with colourful screen prints, vintage maps, f...
Hoxton Street: 100 Years of Change – From East End Market Life to Modern London
A Planet Patrol Studio history feature | Hoxton, East London, 1926–2026
Hoxton Street has seen just about everything in the last 100 years. From...
Walthamstow: From Victorian Village to East London's Creative Capital
If you think Walthamstow is all vintage shops, craft beer, market stalls and people cycling around with extremely expensive coffee, think again. Th...
The Workhouses of East London: A Very Grim History Lesson
Discover the grim history of East London’s workhouses in Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Poplar, with fascinating facts about Victorian London.
From French Invasions to Google Maps: The History of Mapping Britain
We take maps for granted. Open your phone, type in a postcode and within seconds you can see exactly where you are, where you're going and, importa...
Discover the History of Battersea: From Riverside Village to London Hotspot
Explore the history of Battersea, from its roots as a riverside village to its industrial rise and modern regeneration. Discover lesser-known facts and how Battersea has changed over the past 100 years.
Maximalist Interiors & the Rise of the Gallery Wall
Discover how maximalist interiors have made gallery walls popular, encouraging us to collect eclectic art, mix styles and create more personal homes.
LGBTQ+ Terminology
Capturing the ever-evolving terminology of the LGBT community, London based designer Jacqui Ma created this glossary of terms to shed light on the...
Ferguson TE-20 Tractor screen print
Our screen print of an iconic countryside vehicle, affectionately known as the ‘Little Grey Fergie’ the Ferguson TE20 agricultural tractor designed by Harry Ferguson was manufactured from 1946 until 1956.
Smiley culture
From the summer of love and acid house right through to the present day the Smiley image has become a universally recognised symbol.
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