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In photos: Tavistock Square - a public park in the heart of Bloomsbury, London
London / photos / Places

In photos: Tavistock Square – a public park in the heart of Bloomsbury, London

Mon 2nd November, 2020Sun 1st November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Designed as a companion park to the nearby Gordon Square,  Tavistock Square is a compact green space in Bloomsbury, central London.

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In photos: Gordon Square park, Bloomsbury, central London
London / photos / Places

In photos: a walk around the Gordon Square park in Bloomsbury, central London

Mon 26th October, 2020Sun 25th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

During the lockdown, I pretty much visited every park – big or small – within three miles of Brixton, but this time I’ve travelled further afar and taken a look …

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In photos: Lost Cavalry at the Folkroom music night, Harrison's Bar, Kings Cross
Clubs & Nightlife / London / music / news / photos / Places

In photos: Lost Cavalry at the Folkroom music night, Harrison’s Bar, Kings Cross

Sat 17th February, 2018Fri 16th February, 2018 - by editor - 1 Comment

On Wednesday, I popped along to the splendid Folkroom night at The Harrison bar to see the Lost Cavalry play a short acoustic set.

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The Lost Cavalry showcase new material at The Harrison folk night, London

Fri 21st August, 2015Fri 21st August, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It was great to see London indie/folk band The Lost Cavalry showcasing new material on Wednesday night in the intimate surroundings of the Harrison Bar, near Kings Cross.

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Batman, a high-rise unicyclist and an alcoholic confession: scenes around Trafalgar Square, London
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Batman, a high-rise unicyclist and an alcoholic confession: scenes around Trafalgar Square, London

Wed 5th August, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a collection of scenes snapped around Trafalgar Square last Saturday afternoon. Above, a Batman ‘human statue’ looks over the space in front of the National Gallery.

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Intriguing Rainforest sculpture goes up in Bedford Square, central London
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Intriguing Rainforest pavilion goes up in Bedford Square, central London

Fri 23rd May, 2014Fri 23rd May, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Created by the Chilean-German architecture practice GUN Architects, this ‘public pavilion’ called Rainforest stands in the south western corner of Bedford Square in central London.

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The Lost Cavalry play the delightful Harrisons folk night in central London
Clubs & Nightlife / London / music / photos / Places

The Lost Cavalry play the Fortnightly Folkroom at the Harrison bar, central London

Thu 7th November, 2013Thu 7th November, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I finally got around to visiting the Harrison pub by Kings Cross last night, with my visit spurred on by a Lost Cavalry acoustic show at the venue’s fortnightly Folkroom night.

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Coffee and cakes at Damson, St Giles High Street, central London
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Coffee and ruddy good cakes at Damson, St Giles High Street, central London

Wed 29th May, 2013Thu 6th June, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Putting up a strong challenge to become my cafe of choice when I’m in the Tottenham Court Rd/Covent Garden/Bloomsbury area is the rather lovely Damson Cafe on St Giles High Street.

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London / photos / Places

The timeless Georgian architecture of Bedford Square, Bloomsbury

Wed 12th October, 2011Wed 12th October, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This is one of my favourite parts of central London, and on a Sunday afternoon – when the endless roar of traffic subsides – it’s easy to imagine how it might have …

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Camera Cafe, Bloomsbury – a camera shop and cafe combined!

Tue 30th August, 2011Thu 29th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for somewhere interesting to grab a bite to eat after visiting the nearby British Museum in Bloomsbury, I recommend checking out the Camera Cafe. As its name …

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London / photos / Places / snow

Bedford Square, London – Bloomsbury elegance in the snow

Wed 22nd December, 2010 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Bedford Square is one of the best preserved set pieces of Georgian architecture in London, and it’s never looked finer than when it’s covered in crisp December snow… I waked …

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festivals / Places

Bloomsbury Festival 2010 – Russell Square Gardens photos

Tue 2nd November, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Designed to ‘offer a taster of the amazing cultural life of this beautiful area of central London’, the Bloomsbury Festival brings together people who live and work in the area …

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Covent Garden old market photos

Sun 15th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We popped in to see this exhibition by photographer Clive Boursnell documenting the last days of the old central London fruit, vegetable and flower markets at Covent Garden. It’s only …

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