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Month: June 2008

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Millennium Dome to Greenwich walk

Mon 30th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

There’s a little-used but really interesting walk that runs from the Millennium Dome (or ‘The O2’ or whatever it’s now called) along a riverside path into Greenwich. The walk breezes …

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Return To The Dome

Sun 29th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Millennium Dome main arena, 2000. Now rebranded as The O2 and part of the ‘O2 entertainment district’ (you what?!), I’ve always rather liked the structure and even enjoyed visiting it …

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London / photos / Places / stuff

Around Leicester and Trafalgar Squares

Thu 26th June, 2008Sun 3rd July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some snaps from my wander around central London yesterday: Street artist in Leicester Square.

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Somerset House: London’s Largest Living Room

Thu 26th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I went along to what was billed as ‘London’s Largest Living Room’ in the courtyard of Somerset House on Saturday and have to say as I was a little underwhelmed. …

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Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank

Tue 24th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some more photos from my Saturday stroll: This elaborate piece of punctuation-untroubled stone lettering informs passers by that: “In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where …

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Love Music Hate Racism demo

Tue 24th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Saturday, I popped along to what was billed as a “national demonstration and carnival parade against fascism and racism” in Trafalgar Square put on by Love Music Hate Racism …

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Brixton / stuff

Trans-Siberian March Band at Offline

Mon 23rd June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a great live show at the Brixton Albert on Saturday with the 12-strong Trans-Siberian March Band headlining. The band bravely started their set outside on Coldharbour Lane before …

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Cambridge photos

Tue 17th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A few snaps taken from my stroll around Cambridge before Strawberry Fair. Cambridge is stuffed full o’history – among the great and the good who have attended their hoity toity …

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Testing Google mobile blogging

Mon 16th June, 2008 - by editor - 1 Comment

A picture of Brixton town hall from my Palm Centro phone.

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Brixton / photos / stuff

Barrington Road, tower block sunset

Sun 15th June, 2008 - by editor - 1 Comment

Sunset in Brixton, London.

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife

Grosvenor Pub, Stockwell (near Brixton)

Sun 15th June, 2008Thu 1st July, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A quick big up for the GROSVENOR boozer at 17, Sidney Street, SW9 0TP (off Brixton Road, not far from JAMM) It’s a fabulous old school pub with two bars, …

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Covent Garden old market photos

Sun 15th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We popped in to see this exhibition by photographer Clive Boursnell documenting the last days of the old central London fruit, vegetable and flower markets at Covent Garden. It’s only …

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Brixton / stuff

Actionettes, samba drums, comedy at Offline

Sat 14th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was one of the best Offline nights for ages – up to forty samba drummers, dancing go-go girls, comedy, dancing and more! More pics here.

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Trafalgar Square, midnight.

Thu 12th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I love London, me. 🙂

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Brixton / stuff

Stereolab at the Windmill, Brixton

Wed 11th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was a great way to spend a Tuesday night, with indie legends Stereolab playing an intimate gig in one of Brixton’s finest venues, The Windmill. Here’s a few cameraphone …

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Strawberry Fair, Cambridge. Police harassment galore.

Sun 8th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The British Transport police at Cambridge Station were heavy handed last year, but this year they managed to add even more layers of harassment for people coming to town for …

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Brixton / stuff

The Thirst at PlanB, Brixton

Fri 6th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Had a top night at PlanB last night, checking out Brixton boys, The Thirst doing a live gig. Here’s some pics.

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Boris the Buffoon’s Booze ban

Sun 1st June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

So the clueless buffoon got in and immediately banned one of life’s harmless little pleasures with a piece of spectacularly ill-thought out, knee jerk legislation. This ridiculous law not only …

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Electric Sheep Magazine launch

Sun 1st June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Starting life as a free glossy celebrating ‘offbeat and left-field cinema’, the London-based Electric Sheep magazine has moved up a gear and relaunched as a quarterly magazine published by Wallflower …

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