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Music, art and machinery, Klanghaus: 800 Breaths at Southbank Centre, London
Posted on Thursday, Jul 6, 2017 | No CommentsLocated in the usually hidden rafters of the Royal Festival Hall, ‘Klanghaus: 800 Breaths‘ is a site-responsive immersive experience that merges art, music, machinery and performance. And it’s bloody brilliant. -
![After a long and hard fought campaign, skateboarders on London’s South Bank will be able to remain where they are for the long term, as plans to redevelop their undercroft […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/southbank-skaters-undercroft-115x115.jpg "London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed")
London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed
Posted on Friday, Sep 19, 2014 | No CommentsAfter a long and hard fought campaign, skateboarders on London’s South Bank will be able to remain where they are for the long term, as plans to redevelop their undercroft […] -
Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park
Posted on Monday, Sep 30, 2013 | 1 CommentFor over forty years, skateboarders, BMX riders and graffiti artists have used the empty space known as the Southbank Undercroft to practise their art, socialise and show off their skills. -
![If you’re looking for a great place to meet up with friends for an afternoon/evening drink/picnic, I can warmly recommend the fifth floor balcony at the Royal Festival Hall, located on […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/royal-festival-hall-drink-01-115x115.jpg "A drink on the fifth floor balcony at the Festival Hall on the Southbank, London")
A drink on the fifth floor balcony at the Festival Hall on the Southbank, London
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 | 1 CommentIf you’re looking for a great place to meet up with friends for an afternoon/evening drink/picnic, I can warmly recommend the fifth floor balcony at the Royal Festival Hall, located on […] -
![Seen on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall at dusk is this curious boat shaped hotel room designed by David Kohn Architects and Turner Prize-nominated artist Fiona Banner. Up to […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/southbank-festival-hall-01-115x115.jpg "Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall")
Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 | 2 CommentsSeen on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall at dusk is this curious boat shaped hotel room designed by David Kohn Architects and Turner Prize-nominated artist Fiona Banner. Up to […] -
![London’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/southbank-london-aug-2011-20-115x115.jpg "Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream")
Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 | 1 CommentLondon’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some […] -
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands
Posted on Monday, Aug 1, 2011 | 1 CommentVintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London. -
![This was a fantastic night – the Southbank was packed, the floor sticky with spilt beer and the music was fabulous – any club that plays Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/duckie-party-15th-southbank-02-115x115.jpg "Club Duckie’s 15th Birthday Party at the Southbank Centre")
Club Duckie’s 15th Birthday Party at the Southbank Centre
Posted on Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 | No CommentsThis was a fantastic night – the Southbank was packed, the floor sticky with spilt beer and the music was fabulous – any club that plays Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” […] -
![Most people may deem them to be as cool as a heatwave on Planet Mercury, but I rather like Morris dancers – I mean, they drink a lot, dance about […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/morris-dancers-southbank-005-115x115.jpg "Morris dancing on the Southbank – 110 photos!")
Morris dancing on the Southbank – 110 photos!
Posted on Monday, Sep 6, 2010 | 4 CommentsMost people may deem them to be as cool as a heatwave on Planet Mercury, but I rather like Morris dancers – I mean, they drink a lot, dance about […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/june-2008-london-09-115x115.jpg "Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank")
Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 | No CommentsSome 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 […] -
![It’s quite a small exhibition, but there’s some cracking images to be seen at ‘Beat Positive,’ a photographic celebration of early hip hop culture at the Getty Gallery in central […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/beat-positive-getty-gallery-01-115x115.jpg "Early Hip Hop culture photographed: Beat Positive at the Getty Gallery, London")
Early Hip Hop culture photographed: Beat Positive at the Getty Gallery, London
Posted on Saturday, Jun 16, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s quite a small exhibition, but there’s some cracking images to be seen at ‘Beat Positive,’ a photographic celebration of early hip hop culture at the Getty Gallery in central […] -
![The UK’s largest light festival, Lumiere is produced by the London-based creative company Artichoke, and comprises of multiple standalone light art-installations across the capital. The festival also sees iconic buildings and […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lumiere-london-2018-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Lumiere festival 2018 – lights and interactive installations around central London")
In photos: Lumiere festival 2018 – lights and interactive installations around central London
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018 | 2 CommentsThe UK’s largest light festival, Lumiere is produced by the London-based creative company Artichoke, and comprises of multiple standalone light art-installations across the capital. The festival also sees iconic buildings and […] -
![On a hot summer evening, the South Bank can be a lovely place to hang out, taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames and watching the river boats […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/southbank-summer-night-04-115x115.jpg "The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017")
The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017
Posted on Friday, Jul 7, 2017 | No CommentsOn a hot summer evening, the South Bank can be a lovely place to hang out, taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames and watching the river boats […] -
![I’ve been wandering around central London a bit of late and, as usual, have been photographing anything that catches my eye. Here’s a fresh selection of 24 photos which I […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/london-street-views-2016-01-1-115x115.jpg "Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views")
Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 | No CommentsI’ve been wandering around central London a bit of late and, as usual, have been photographing anything that catches my eye. Here’s a fresh selection of 24 photos which I […] -
![Yesterday was a glorious April afternoon, with the Thames glistening in the sunlight and plenty of people enjoying the entertainment by the river. I took a stroll along the South Bank […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/southbank-april-2016-01-1-115x115.jpg "London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat")
London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 6, 2016 | No CommentsYesterday was a glorious April afternoon, with the Thames glistening in the sunlight and plenty of people enjoying the entertainment by the river. I took a stroll along the South Bank […]