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To mark the return of BBC Radio London, we look back at the years leading up to this point with a few memories from the archives. of BBC London 94.9. Many thanks for listening...

During the Second World War, hundreds of British children were interned in camps in Shanghai. When the war ended, the children were brought on board HMS Belfast, and the crew organised a party. Seventy years on, the warship - which is moored on the Thames - has hosted another celebration to commemorate the day. Many of the 'children' from the Shanghai party were there, as well as one surviving member of the crew. BBC London 94.9's David Friend was invited along. http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast

What makes Londoners travel to Calais in order to help migrants living at the makeshift camp known as the "Jungle"? BBC London 94.9's David Friend joined up with a group called London2Calais to find out. As well as offering aid to those living in the camp they took part in a march in solidarity with those trying to come to the UK.

What's described as the greatest collection of Soviet spacecraft and artefacts, ever seen outside of Russia, has landed at the Science Museum in South Kensington. Objects include a 5 metre lunar lander which was built in 1969 and kept secret from the world until 1989. There's also a space toilet and shower, and a dog ejector seat. Getting a special preview of the exhibition today was the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova. She was reunited with the landing pod which brought her back to earth. BBC London 94.9's David Friend was invited along too... www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

#BattleofBritain September 15th is Battle of Britain Day. It marks the decisive aerial encounter of the battle, when the RAF broke up two Luftwaffe raids on London . Paul Richey was a fighter pilot who, due to injury, spent the Battle of Britain on the ground. His daughter, Emma Williams, has been telling BBC London 94.9 that didn't stop him being VERY involved... With thanks to Imperial War Museums: http://www.iwm.org.uk

The newly selected Labour candidate for Mayor of London has been speaking to BBC London 94.9's Eddie Nestor. How did the Tooting MP respond when asked, what is the biggest issue for Londoners at next May's election?

Imperial War Museum, London is bidding become the site of a proposed new national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre. The Museum's current Holocaust exhibition attracts a around a million visitors a year but a new grant of £5m could allow it to become the centre of holocaust remembrance in the UK. The Director General of Imperial War Museums, Diane Lees has been speaking to BBC London 94.9's Penny and Paul...

Listen to Gyles Brandreth telling BBC London 94.9's Joanne Good how an appearance on her show led to a twerking encounter with Miley Cyrus.... Miley Cyrus picture: Getty Images

Today marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the start of the Blitz - the German bombing campaign which lasted from Autumn 1940 to Spring 1941. On the seventh of September 1940 - the Luftwaffe, launched a massive raid on London. More than 350 bombers flew across the Channel from airfields in France and dropped 300 tonnes of bombs on the docks and streets of the East End. BBC London 94.9's David Friend has been to visit one of the survivors... With thanks to Imperial War Museums: http://www.iwm.org.uk/

Author Patrick Ness has helped raise more than a quarter of a million pounds for the Syrian refugee crisis. He set up a fundraising page with the aim, initially, of raising £10,000. Patrick has been speaking to BBC London 94.9's Eddie Nestor... http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PatrickNess

A new GCSE aimed at inspiring more boys to study cookery has been launched by chef Heston Blumenthal. The course will look at the science behind food and global issues like food shortages as well as the basics of cookery and nutrition. Heston was at St Michael's College in Bermondsey this morning and told BBC London 94.9 cooking is a crucial subject that is overlooked by too many pupils ...

One of Labour's candidates for London Mayor has challenged Boris Johnson to offer to take in two thousand Syrian refugees. Gareth Thomas, who's the MP for Harrow West, has told Vanessa Feltz that London has a responsibility to help and Boris should meet the leader of every borough to devise a strategy. But how did he respond when asked if he could offer a room to a refugee?

The Independent's Oliver Wright defends the newspaper's decision to publish a picture of a little boy washed up dead on the shores of Turkey. He was three years old and is thought to have drowned with other members of his family as they tried to cross from war-torn Syria to Europe. Oliver has been speaking to the BBC London 94.9 Breakfast Show with Penny and Paul...

Officials in Japan are championing the "no-walk campaign" and encouraging people to stand still and to use both sides of the escalator to try and reduce the number of accidents.

Listen to singer Paul Young calling BBC London 94.9's Robert Elms to take part in this week's Little Feat Fourfer...