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The Brits in Benidorm: English flags, Chippies, Bingo, Beer and Pubs, November 2004
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The Brits in Benidorm: English flags, Chippies, Bingo, Beer, Posters and Pubs, November 2004

Sat 20th February, 2021Sat 20th February, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Spanish seaside resort of Benidorm is a place of contrasts, with its sweeping beaches, modern holiday apartment blocks, picturesque traditional old town and strip of British bars and restaurants. …

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Goodbye to the Crobar, one of the last of the central London rock’n’roll bars

Wed 23rd September, 2020Wed 23rd September, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Rock and rollers were dealt another grim blow yesterday with the news that the famous Crobar in Soho was closing its doors for good due to coronavirus-related issues.

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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: A drinking night out in Liverpool - Jimmy's, The Grapes and the Motel Bar
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In photos: A drinking night out in Liverpool – Jimmy’s, The Grapes and the Motel Bar

Mon 3rd February, 2020Mon 3rd February, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On the weekend, I was back up in one of my favourite UK cities, with the Monochrome Set playing a show at Jimmy’s in Liverpool. Here’s some photos from my …

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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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In photos: Street art, slogans and anarchist graffiti of Exarchia, Athens, Greece
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In photos: Street art, slogans and anarchist graffiti in Exarchia, central Athens, Greece

Wed 9th October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Following on from my set of photos taken around Exarchia at night, here’s a selection of images showing off some of the abundant street art in the area:

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In photos: Exarchia, Athens at night - street scenes, bars, street art and landscapes
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In photos: Exarchia, Athens at night – street scenes, bars, street art and rooftop views

Wed 25th September, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last weekend, I was wandering around the Athens Exarchia neighbourhood late at night, enjoying some of the bars and taking in the sights. Here’s some photos from my nocturnal travels:

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Newcastle photos: bridges, graffiti, bars, pigeon fanciers, night views and The Monochrome Set, April 2018
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Newcastle photos: bridges, graffiti, bars, pigeon fanciers, night views and The Monochrome Set, April 2018

Wed 25th April, 2018Wed 25th April, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I had the good fortune to be able to visit the grand city of Newcastle earlier this month, and although the trip was exceedingly short, I still managed to grab …

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In photos: A trip to Nambucca, north London with the Bridport Dagger onstage, Nov 2017
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In photos: A trip to Nambucca, north London to see the Bridport Dagger and The Pacers, Nov 2017

Tue 12th December, 2017Tue 12th December, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located in Holloway Road, north London, Nambucca is a live music venue/club/bar that happily survived a catastrophic fire in 2008 to remain an important gig on the indie circuit. We …

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A cracking Monday night in Edinburgh at the Black Bull, Oz Bar, Royal Oak and the Jazz Bar
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A cracking Monday night in Edinburgh at the Black Bull, Oz Bar, Royal Oak and the Jazz Bar

Thu 1st December, 2016Thu 1st December, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We didn’t really expect to find too much happening on a November Monday night in Edinburgh, but the city proved us wrong and delivered a blooming marvellous night out. Booze was drunk, bands …

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Peak hipster artisan cocktail douchbaggery achieved in London
Clubs & Nightlife / London / news

Peak hipster artisan douchenozzlery achieved in London with the hot water bottle cocktail

Thu 12th November, 2015Thu 12th November, 2015 - by editor - 4 Comments.

As gentrification continues to sweep through London, cash-heavy, imagination-lite consumers are swarming into the capital, some desperately seeking expensively manufactured thrills to provide a momentary throb of excitement in their ultra-mainstream …

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Eviction order served on Soho's 12 Bar Club - bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called
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Eviction order served on Soho’s 12 Bar Club – bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called

Thu 29th January, 2015Thu 29th January, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Last week, activists calling themselves Bohemians 4 Soho occupied and reopened the legendary 12 Bar in central London, shortly after it had been closed in the wake of a huge redevelopment. …

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