In 1814, a fishmonger's lad took a pony to the top of the Monument, just for the fun of it. Would you credit it?
Somerset House contains a formidable art gallery (the wonderful Courtauld), a beautiful fountain court, a terraced café and a classy restaurant. Read more.
The oldest operating theatre in the country was rediscovered by chance during building work in 1957. There is sand under the floorboards to stop blood dripping through into the rooms below.
Indescribable, you just have to go there. Especially amazing if you can go for the once-a-month candle-lit viewing. One of the most interesting things I've seen in London. Read more.
On Fridays the Royal Academy stays open until 10pm (last admission 9.30pm). Read more.
Launched in Battersea a few years ago and asked creative types to come and draw inspiration -- quite literally. With every whitewashed surface acting as a personal notepad. Read more.
Don't miss the storyboards and concept artwork upstairs. Amazing detail in them all.
Everyone who works here (and we've met quite a few) is a genius. That's why it's such a consistently good venue.
