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The beautiful, Grade II listed countryside Church of St Guthlac in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire – in photos

Mon 20th June, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located in the wilds of the county of Herefordshire, St Guthlac’s Church dates from the 12th and 13th century, and was heavily restored during the Victorian era.

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In photos: model buildings, taps, pipes, buttons and more – a trip to the Building Centre in London

Mon 1st November, 2021Fri 5th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Founded in 1931 as the building materials bureau of the Architectural Association, The Building Centre can now be found in Store Street in central London, and after a recent extensive …

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In photos: the Serpentine Pavilion gathering space in Hyde Park, London

Fri 10th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The 20th Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, and can be seen in Hyde Park until the 17th October 2021.

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In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge
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In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge

Mon 24th May, 2021Sun 23rd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located between London Bridge and Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral is a great place to pop in for a bit of peace and quiet – and admission is free.

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In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London
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In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London

Sat 22nd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Six years after my first visit, I returned to the Sky Garden in the City of London and took in the spectacular views from the top of the landmark skyscraper. …

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Vauxhall at night - skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021
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Vauxhall at night – skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021

Wed 27th January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Vauxhall is rapidly turning into a mini-Manhattan for the wealthy, with huge new tower blocks and luxury apartments punching the skyline. Here’s some photos taken from both sides of the …

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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London
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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London

Sun 3rd January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Connecting Chelsea  in the north to Battersea on the south, the Albert Bridge was opened in 1873, and is now an English Heritage Grade II listed building. Along with Tower …

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In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment - luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards
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In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment – luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards

Thu 31st December, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Once a vital London power station fuelled by Welsh coal, Battersea Power Station is now undergoing the full luxury redevelopment treatment,  offering unaffordable apartments and “world-class bars and restaurants, interspersed …

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In photos: the Regency wonder of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London
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Stepping into the past: the historic Regency shopfronts of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London

Thu 29th October, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On my wanders through Bloomsbury in central London, I was delighted to stumble across the beautifully preserved Woburn Walk, which oozed Ye Olde atmosphere  in the late afternoon, autumn drizzle.

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Empty floors, open spaces and unused stairs: a look around a deserted Barbican Centre - in photo
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Empty floors, open spaces and unused stairs: a look around a deserted Barbican Centre – in photos

Fri 23rd October, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Owned, funded and managed by the City of London Corporation, the Barbican Centre performing arts centre was officially opened to the public by Queen Elizabeth II on 3 March 1982, …

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In photos: a visual taster of the joys of Tolworth, south west London
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In photos: a visual taster of the joys of Tolworth, south west London

Mon 5th October, 2020Mon 4th January, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Faced with a quarter of an hour to kill before the next London bound train, I took a quick stroll around Tolworth, a suburban area in the Royal Borough of …

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In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millenium Dome
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In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millennium Dome

Wed 26th August, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London is full of great walks, and one of my favourites is the fairly short walk from North Greenwich tube station to the Thames Barrier and back, taking  in The …

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50 photos - a trip to King's Cross Coal Drop Yards in London
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King’s Cross Coal Drop Yards, The Lighthouse and Regent’s Canal: fifty photos

Sat 8th August, 2020Sun 20th December, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Given that it’s one of those privately owned faux ‘public’ spaces with security guards lurking in every doorway, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy my trip to Coal Drops Yard, a large, …

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The River Thames, Tate Modern and city night views before the lockdown
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The River Thames, Tate Modern and city night views before the lockdown

Fri 10th April, 2020Thu 9th April, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a short series of central London photos taken at the end of last month, before the lockdown restricted movement. How I dream of being able to take a stroll …

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Tokyo photos: street scenes, signs, architecture and the Monochrome Set
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Tokyo photos: street scenes, signs, architecture, a beer cocktail and the Monochrome Set

Mon 16th March, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s my final selection of photos from my trip to Tokyo a while back. This time I was taking pictures of the architecture, street signs and people plus some scenes …

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Newcastle photos: Millennium and other bridges, River Tyne, rain and street scenes
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Newcastle and Gateshead photos: Millennium and other bridges, River Tyne, rain and night time street scenes

Mon 9th March, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Newcastle is a bloody great city, and The Monochrome Set always get a particularly raucous welcome when we visit, so it was a pleasure to be back this weekend, despite …

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Dundee photos: Desperate Dan, street scenes, architecture and Tunnocks
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Dundee photos: Desperate Dan, street scenes, architecture, Tunnock’s and salt shaker seediness

Fri 6th March, 2020Thu 5th March, 2020 - by editor - 1 Comment

Last weekend, I headed up north to Dundee, a Scottish east coast trading port once known as the city of “jute, jam and journalism” and – of course – the …

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Norwich at night: street photos, bars, chip shops amd architecture
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Norwich at night: street photos, bars, chip shops and architecture

Mon 10th February, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a set of late night photos of the Norfolk city of Norwich, contrasting the beautiful architecture with images from the lively bars and chip shops.

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In photos: Tokyo at night - lights, signs, neon and street scenes
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In photos: Tokyo at night – neon, lights, signs and street scenes

Tue 28th January, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Late last year, I spent a short time in the fascinatingly photogenic Tokyo, and grabbed this selection of 55 photos as i wandered around the streets at night.

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New York 20 Years Ago: Street scenes, Chelsea Hotel, Twin Towers, neon, snow and rain, January 2000
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New York 20 Years Ago: Street scenes, Chelsea Hotel, Twin Towers, neon, snow and rain, January 2000

Fri 24th January, 2020Fri 24th January, 2020 - by editor - 1 Comment

New York is a fascinating place to visit and photograph – here’s a selection of 60+ street images taken during January 2000 – exactly twenty years ago.

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Photos of the rain-soaked streets of Cardiff - City centre and Llanishen at night, Jan 2020
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Photos of the rain-drenched streets of Cardiff – city centre and Llanishen at night, Jan 2020

Wed 15th January, 2020Wed 15th January, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Growing up in Cardiff – Britain’s wettest city – I’m very familiar with being endlessly pelted with rain, drizzle and thunderous downpours, and yesterday my home town delivered in full …

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Sneakers dangling on the power lines of New York
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Shoes on power lines, fake houses, trains, photos, gentrification and architecture – the most popular posts in 2019

Tue 31st December, 2019Mon 30th December, 2019 - by editor - 2 Comments.

With the year nearly over, here’s a listing of the fifteen most popular posts on this blog in 2019, with the mystery of sneakers dangling on the power lines of …

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In photos: Omoide Yokocho at Shinjuku - a bustling Izakaya alley in Tokyo, Japan
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In photos: Omoide Yokocho at Shinjuku – a bustling Izakaya alley in Tokyo, Japan

Mon 23rd December, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’s become something of a tourist trap, but it’s still a fascinating place to visit, with loads of locals wedging themselves into the tiny restaurants at Omoide Yokocho at Shinjuku.

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Coimbra, Portugal: 100 photos of night scenes, street art, architecture and Christmas lights
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Coimbra, Portugal: 100 photos of night scenes, street art, architecture and Christmas lights

Wed 18th December, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last weekend, I was in the beautiful historic riverfront city of Coimbra in central Portugal, and managed to grab these 100 photos as I wandered through the narrow cobbled streets …

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Sixty photos of Hastings: Old town, beach, boats, shops and historic architecture
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Sixty photos of Hastings: Old Town, beach, boats, shops and historic architecture

Thu 12th December, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Boasting a natty funicular railway, a knackered castle, a bustling fishing fleet, shedloads of boozers and some stunning historic architecture, Hastings is well worth a look around. Here’s a set …

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In photos: A look around The Hague and the striking architecture of Rotterdam Centraal railway station
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50 photos: Views around The Hague and the striking architecture of Rotterdam Centraal railway station

Wed 27th November, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last month, I caught the Eurostar from London via Rotterdam to play a show in The Hague with The Monochrome Set.  I was rather taken by both The Hague and …

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In photos: A quick look around the streets Oxford, England
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In photos: A quick look around the streets of Oxford, England

Mon 25th November, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I was last in Oxford in March last year, and posted up a comprehensive selection of 80 photos showing off the city’s architecture, fog, frozen canal, and church tower views. …

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Amsterdam photos: canals, architecture, bars, bikes and an old submarine
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Amsterdam photos: canals, architecture, bars, street scenes, bikes and an old submarine

Mon 25th November, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After my previous attempt to get to Amsterdam was thwarted by heavy snow and cancelled flights, I finally made it over the Netherlands’ capital and grabbed some photos on my …

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Street scenes, Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square - Central London photos, August 2019
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Street scenes, Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square – Central London photos

Fri 22nd November, 2019Thu 21st November, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I took a photographic stroll around central London a while ago, walking from Oxford Circus down to the Portrait Gallery and then back past Covent Garden and Bloomsbury up to …

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In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019
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In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019

Thu 21st November, 2019Wed 20th November, 2019 - by editor - 1 Comment

I first visited Hastings Pier in February 2005, when much of the original  Victorian structure was still intact (see pic below). Five years later, the pier was nearly completed destroyed …

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