These were the scenes by the South Bank yesterday as a group of 15 people performed a ceremony at low tide.
In photos: a curious ceremony on the sandy banks of the River Thames by the South Bank Read More
I’d forgotten what a cracking little performer the Olympus 9mm-18mm wide angle lens is, so over the past few days I’ve been using it as I walk around central London. …
London photos: 25 images shot with the nifty little Olympus 9mm-18mm wide angle lens Read More
Mayday has been a celebration of life, renewal and pleasure since ancient times. and in the 2000s large anti-capitalist marches and protests took place on this day in London. Here’s …
In photos: Mayday march and protests in central London, May 2003 Read More
Billed as a ” multisensory experience that combines media, technology and play in one place,” Dopamine Land is an interactive installation in South Kensington.
In photos: Dopamine Land, London – a hit and miss interactive multisensory experience Read More
Continuing my occasional series of archive London photos, here’s a selection of images taken around Frith Street, Old Compton Street, Carnaby Street and Soho in early 2003.
In photos: a look around the streets of Soho in central London, back in early 2003 Read More
There’s not many album covers that are so iconic that you can dedicate an entire exhibition to them, but then David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane was no ordinary record.
Aladdin Sane: 50 years – Southbank exhibition explores David Bowie’s iconic cover artwork Read More
I’ve always had a soft spot for the mighty Quo. In pre-punk days, their ‘heads down, no-nonsense mindless boogie’ provided a welcome refuge from prog rock doodlings and yacht rockers …
Rockin’ all over The Barbican: see the Status Quo exhibition before it closes on 22nd May 2023 Read More
New York’s Central Park looks glorious in autumnal sunshine. Here’s a series of 24 photos taken while I walked through the park on a warm and sunny November afternoon.
Photo feature: New York Central Park in the late autumn sunshine Read More
The City of London’s largest public rooftop space, The Garden at 120, can be found at the top of the Fen Court building at 120 Fenchurch Street. It’s free to …
In photos: Panoramic views of London from The Garden at 120 Fenchurch Street, London – a free to visit rooftop space Read More
On view until the 23rd April 2023 is this rather wonderful installation Mumbai based artist Jitish Kallat, which takes the form of two, 336m-long intersecting spirals with signposts indicating distances …
In photos: Whorled (Here After Here After Here) – a spiral of road signs at Somerset House, London Read More
Located right next to the Tate Modern on the south bank of the River Thames, the Bankside Gallery is currently hosting a wonderful exhibition by the Society of Wood Engravers.
Don’t miss the Society of Wood Engravers Annual Exhibition at the Bankside Gallery, London – runs until 26th Feb 2023 Read More
Billed as a “significant new space that seeks to champion photography made in Britain,” The Centre for British Photography is a free public galley that’s well worth visiting,
Take a look around The Centre for British Photography – a new free gallery off Piccadilly, London Read More
A dazzling new public space located on a new pier on New York’s Hudson River, Little Island is a must-see if you’re visiting New York.
Little Island, New York, a free public park located on the Hudson River – day and night photos Read More
London can be absolutely beautiful at night, especially when it’s not jammed full of tourists and Instagramers. The freezing weather last night meant I was able to enjoy a quiet, …
A peaceful winter’s evening walk along the South Bank from Hungerford Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge Read More
Here’s a selection of 15 photos taken in and around Soho in January 2003, including views of pub and shop frontages.
In photos: a walk around Soho, London in January 2003 Read More
Cardiff city centre was pretty much deserted past 8pm on the evening of Boxing Day – we took a walk around in the rain and snapped these scenes:
In photos: the deserted, rain soaked streets of Cardiff city centre on a wet Boxing Day night Read More
Sadly, it wasn’t to be a Christmas Day that saw Cardiff covered in snow, but I was still able to go for a lovely walk around the Wenallt in north …
In photos: a walk up the Wenallt, north Cardiff, on Christmas Day 2022 Read More
These were the colourful scenes in Cardiff on Christmas Eve with traditional Ukrainian songs being performed in a chilly, breezy city square.
In photos: Cardiff solidarity with Ukraine – Christmas Eve 2022 Read More
Last month, I paid a visit to Lancaster in Pennsylvania, a small city of some 58,000 souls surrounded by farmland. I was staying in New York and wanted to spend …
In photos: Lancaster, Pennsylvania – architecture, street scenes, pizza and a great bar Read More
This was easily one of the best exhibitions I’ve seen in a long time, showcasing the work of this great American artist. Best of all, you can get to see …
Must see: Edward Hopper’s New York at the Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC Read More
The South Bank is full of colour right now with outdoor neon lighting illuminating the bare trees. Here’s a series of 15 photos taken on an autumnal Sunday afternoon:
In photos: London’s South Bank at dusk – dark clouds, rain, neon trees, books and umbrellas Read More
Here’s a selection of New York Subway scenes taken over a recent stay in the Big Apple. Almost all of the photos were taken on a Pixel Pro 7 phone …
In photos: New York subway scenes – people, trains and night views Read More
The Frieze Sculpture 2022 trail in Regent’s Park is always a highlight of the autumn, and we enjoyed checking out this year’s works on a mild October afternoon. The pics …
In photos: Frieze 2022 outdoor sculpture exhibition in Regent’s Park, London Read More
This long avenue in Regent’s Park can be guaranteed to put on a breath-taking display every autumn, and it didn’t disappoint when I visited yesterday. There’s still plenty of leaves …
The glorious sight of autumn in Regent’s Park, London, in 20 photos Read More
Crammed full of eye popping graphics, glaring colours, loud soundtracks and a back room stuffed full of video games, LuYang NetiNeti at the Zabludowicz Collection truly overwhelms the senses. Here’s …
Complete sensory overload: LuYang NetiNeti at the Zabludowicz Collection – in photos Read More
One of the real pleasures of walking by the River Thames is the fact that you can get down to the beach at low tide, do some mudlarking and enjoy …
In photos: River Thames at low tide by the South Bank, central London Read More
After The Queen’s death on the 8th September, people flocked to the central London park to leave floral tributes, flags, balloons and mementoes. We returned at the end of the …
Flags, rotting flowers and weird paintings: Green Park memorial to the Queen fades away Read More
On Monday, the GMB Union today called on Westminster Council to preserve 275 gas lamps which have illuminated London streets for almost 150 years.
Update: Westminster Council saves 275 gas lamps in central London Read More
A complex of seven sound studios, Maida Vale Studios have been in use by the BBC since the 1930s, but the BBC has recently announced plans to vacate the premises …
In photos: BBC’s historic Maida Vale studios – a look around Studio 4 before it closes forever Read More
Here’s how Oxford Street looked at sunset yesterday, with beautiful golden rays illuminating one of the most famous shopping streets in the world.
Oxford Street sunset: long shadows, a golden sky and, yes, the Christmas decorations are already up Read More