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![Richmond is a well-off residential district bordering the River Thames in south west London, with the wonderful Richmond Park a short bus ride away. Here’s 33 photos from a recent […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/richmond-richmond-park-photos-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London")
In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London
Posted on Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 | No CommentsRichmond is a well-off residential district bordering the River Thames in south west London, with the wonderful Richmond Park a short bus ride away. Here’s 33 photos from a recent […] -
![Today marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-5-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019
Posted on Friday, Apr 19, 2019 | No CommentsToday marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch […] -
![Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-3-03-115x115.jpg "Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019")
Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 | No CommentsExtinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since […] -
![Climate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and today and sent in […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-30-115x115.jpg "London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019")
London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 | No CommentsClimate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and today and sent in […] -
![An oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the Colosseum (or Coliseum) is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship. Constructed of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/colosseum-rome-photos-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: A visit to the stunning ancient Colosseum in Rome")
In photos: A visit to the stunning ancient Colosseum in Rome
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 | No CommentsAn oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the Colosseum (or Coliseum) is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship. Constructed of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it […] -
More photos of today’s Extinction Rebellion direct action in central London, 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsFollow on from our earlier photo report, here’s some more images from today’s Extinction Rebellion action in central London. All photos/video by Niall Carroll. -
![Today, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsToday, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble […] -
![It’s now changed out of all recognition with the legendary 12 Bar Club closing and several music stores moving out due to redevelopment, but this small road in central London […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/denmark-street-2004-01-115x115.jpg "London 15 years ago: Denmark Street, 12 Bar Club & The Astoria, Soho, London in April 2004")
London 15 years ago: Denmark Street, 12 Bar Club & The Astoria, Soho, London in April 2004
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsIt’s now changed out of all recognition with the legendary 12 Bar Club closing and several music stores moving out due to redevelopment, but this small road in central London […] -
![Fifteen years ago, you could barely walk around the centre of London without banging into some poor soul hanging on to an oversized placard advertising a computer fair, golf sale, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/human-billboards-april-2004-01-115x115.jpg "The human billboards and sandwich men on the streets of Soho 15 years ago – London history, April 2004")
The human billboards and sandwich men on the streets of Soho 15 years ago – London history, April 2004
Posted on Friday, Apr 12, 2019 | No CommentsFifteen years ago, you could barely walk around the centre of London without banging into some poor soul hanging on to an oversized placard advertising a computer fair, golf sale, […] -
![In steam-crazy Britain it’s not unusual to come across a steam locomotive on the ordinary passenger network, but I was surprised to see this locomotive waiting at Roma Ostiense railway […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/steam-train-roma-ostiense-station-03-115x115.jpg "An unexpected steam locomotive and the Rome Express at Roma Ostiense railway station, April 2019")
An unexpected steam locomotive and the Rome Express at Roma Ostiense railway station, April 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019 | No CommentsIn steam-crazy Britain it’s not unusual to come across a steam locomotive on the ordinary passenger network, but I was surprised to see this locomotive waiting at Roma Ostiense railway […] -
![Last September, The Monochrome Set played the main stage at the BAM Festival in Barcelona and had a brilliant time of it. We were playing in front of thousands of […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/monochrome-set-bam-barcelona-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: The Monochrome Set at the BAM festival, Barcelona, Sept 2018")
In photos: The Monochrome Set at the BAM festival, Barcelona, Sept 2018
Posted on Sunday, Apr 7, 2019 | No CommentsLast September, The Monochrome Set played the main stage at the BAM Festival in Barcelona and had a brilliant time of it. We were playing in front of thousands of […] -
![I’ve long been fascinated by the BT Tower, and back in March 2004, I was lucky enough to get a trip to the top of this Grade II listed structure. […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/trip-up-the-bt-tower-2004-01-115x115.jpg "In photos – a trip to the top of London’s BT Tower in March 2004")
In photos – a trip to the top of London’s BT Tower in March 2004
Posted on Thursday, Mar 28, 2019 | No CommentsI’ve long been fascinated by the BT Tower, and back in March 2004, I was lucky enough to get a trip to the top of this Grade II listed structure. […] -
![Earlier this month, I was with The Monochrome Set on a whistle-stop tour of the US, taking in no less than nine gigs and three radio sessions on both the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/usa-tour-1-1-115x115.jpg "Dispatches from the Monochrome Set’s USA tour, March 2019")
Dispatches from the Monochrome Set’s USA tour, March 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019 | No CommentsEarlier this month, I was with The Monochrome Set on a whistle-stop tour of the US, taking in no less than nine gigs and three radio sessions on both the […] -
In photos: Echo Park, Los Angeles, in the early evening light
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019 | No CommentsLocated close to Sunset Boulevard in LA’s Eastside can be found the lovely Echo Park, a small public space dominated by a large lake. -
In photos: Central Park in the snow on St David’s Day, New York, March 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2019 | 3 CommentsHere’s a selection of snowy scenes taken in New York’s Central Park on the 1st March 2019, St David’s Day.