fitzrovia – urban75: art, photos, walks

The lovely Christmas lights by Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London

Tue 1st December, 2020Mon 30th November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Despite a growing cynicism and the sure-fire fact that Christmas 2020 is going to be irredeemably crap for me, I have to admit I liked this little display in Whitfield …

In photos - a trip to the top of the BT Tower in March 2004

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In photos – a trip to the top of London’s BT Tower in March 2004

Thu 28th March, 2019Sat 22nd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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. …

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The Fitzrovia mural, Whitfield Gardens, off Tottenham Court Road, W1

Tue 4th June, 2013Tue 4th June, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Towards the northern end of Tottenham Court Road can be found a public open space called Whitfield Gardens, which is dominated by a large outdoor painting known as the Fitzrovia mural.

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A coffee at the Lantana Cafe, Charlotte Place, Fitzrovia, London W1

Mon 4th March, 2013Mon 4th March, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With my spirits flagging after a miserable afternoon battling through the crowds of Oxford Street, I found myself in urgent need of a decent cup of coffee – and Lantana Cafe in …

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Kaffeine coffee bar, Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia – review

Tue 11th October, 2011Tue 11th October, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Situated in the heart of Fitzrovia, Kaffeine is an independent, Aussie/Kiwi-run café located at 66 Great Titchfield Street, a short stroll north of Oxford Street.

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Newman Passage, Fitrovia – a walk into London’s past

Tue 3rd May, 2011Mon 2nd May, 2011 - by editor - 6 Comments.

Veritably dripping with Victorian atmosphere is Newman Passage, a narrow alleyway in Fitzrovia linking Newman and Rathbone Streets.