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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 […] -
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 […] -
![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. […] -
![Here’s a selection of London scenes photographed over a decade ago. Above, you can see the much-missed Astoria Theatre which was cruelly flattened to make way for CrossRail. Read more […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london-photos-november-2008-01-115x115.jpg "Lost London: photos of The Astoria, 12 Bar Club, Denmark St and street scenes, Nov 2008")
Lost London: photos of The Astoria, 12 Bar Club, Denmark St and street scenes, Nov 2008
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019 | No CommentsHere’s a selection of London scenes photographed over a decade ago. Above, you can see the much-missed Astoria Theatre which was cruelly flattened to make way for CrossRail. Read more […] -
![Here’s fifty photographs documenting an east London canal-side walk along the River Lee Navigation from Bow to Hackney Wick, past Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London Stadium. It’s a […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/bow-hackney-wick-13-115x115.jpg "Bow to Hackney Wick canalside walk: barges, street art, buildings and twilight, Feb 2019")
Bow to Hackney Wick canalside walk: barges, street art, buildings and twilight, Feb 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019 | No CommentsHere’s fifty photographs documenting an east London canal-side walk along the River Lee Navigation from Bow to Hackney Wick, past Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London Stadium. It’s a […] -
Must see: Doreen Fletcher’s incredible East London urban street paintings at the Nunnery Gallery, London E3
Posted on Monday, Feb 4, 2019 | No CommentsEasily my favourite exhibition of the last twelve months, Doreen Fletcher’s Retrospective showcases a stunning collection of urban street views painted around east London. -
A walk around the West End: street art, signs, galleries and a busking drummer – in photos, Jan 2019
Posted on Friday, Feb 1, 2019 | No CommentsTaken at the end of a chilly January, here’s a selection of photos taken around London’s West End. -
The mystery of the London phonebox that’s full of cardboard – in photos
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019 | No CommentsI’ve noticed this cardboard-packed phonebox off Oxford Street a couple of times in the past, and it’s always mystified me. -
A beautiful big Moon over the River Thames – in photos
Posted on Monday, Jan 21, 2019 | No CommentsThe Moon’s closer proximity to the Earth made for a spectacular sunset over the River Thames yesterday evening. -
![Running until Sat 26th Jan 2019 and now in its fifth year, the London Winter Lights festival showcases state-of-the-art light technology in a series of interactive and responsive artworks, installations […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/winter-lights-london-2019-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Winter Lights festival at Canary Wharf, London, January 2019")
In photos: Winter Lights festival at Canary Wharf, London, January 2019
Posted on Monday, Jan 21, 2019 | No CommentsRunning until Sat 26th Jan 2019 and now in its fifth year, the London Winter Lights festival showcases state-of-the-art light technology in a series of interactive and responsive artworks, installations […]