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Gentrification In Progress – New York’s Bleeker Street gets subverted
Posted on Sunday, Apr 27, 2014 | No CommentsSeen draped across the premises of a new upmarket commercial development in Greenwich Village was several metres of bright yellow hazard tape bearing the message, “Gentrification In Progress.” -
![Here’s some photos taken around Greenwich, including a snap of the neoclassical glory of The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul (above), and the soon-to-be reopened Cutty Sark. Oh, and […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/greenwich-scenes-spring-2012-011-115x115.jpg "Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine")
Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 | No CommentsHere’s some photos taken around Greenwich, including a snap of the neoclassical glory of The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul (above), and the soon-to-be reopened Cutty Sark. Oh, and […] -
Greenwich Comedy Festival: Actionettes at the Silent Disco
Posted on Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 | 4 CommentsPerforming last night at the Greenwich Comedy Festival was the fabulous 60s go-go dancing troupe, The Actionettes. -
![Greenwich is stuffed full of history, has a good market, ace pubs, loads of interesting shops and a fantastic park with great views making it a great cheap day out […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greenwich-canary-wharf-photos-27-115x115.jpg "Greenwich photos, south London")
Greenwich photos, south London
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 | No CommentsGreenwich is stuffed full of history, has a good market, ace pubs, loads of interesting shops and a fantastic park with great views making it a great cheap day out […] -
![I love walking through tunnels, so here’s a few photos of my wander through the 1902 foot tunnel under the Thames. Running from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs, the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greenwich-canary-wharf-photos-45-115x115.jpg "A walk through the Greenwich foot tunnel")
A walk through the Greenwich foot tunnel
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 | 4 CommentsI love walking through tunnels, so here’s a few photos of my wander through the 1902 foot tunnel under the Thames. Running from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs, the […] -
![We originally tried to get a Clipper boat back into town after learning that the DLR system was suspended for maintenance work. Despite being sold the ticket and informed that […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greenwich-canary-wharf-03-115x115.jpg "Greenwich Tunnel & Canary Wharf")
Greenwich Tunnel & Canary Wharf
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008 | No CommentsWe originally tried to get a Clipper boat back into town after learning that the DLR system was suspended for maintenance work. Despite being sold the ticket and informed that […] -
![We enjoyed a lovely picnic* in Greenwich Royal Park, which covers 183 acres of land originally laid out in the 17th century. (*before the braying yuppies turned up) Greenwich Park […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greenwich-park-01-115x115.jpg "Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory")
Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008 | No CommentsWe enjoyed a lovely picnic* in Greenwich Royal Park, which covers 183 acres of land originally laid out in the 17th century. (*before the braying yuppies turned up) Greenwich Park […] -
![Continuing our walk from the O2 dome around the Greenwich Peninsula, we walked around the Royal Naval College, before popping into the excellent Greenwich Market for some fresh bread, cheese […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greenwich-london-02-115x115.jpg "Greenwich – Naval College & Market")
Greenwich – Naval College & Market
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008 | No CommentsContinuing our walk from the O2 dome around the Greenwich Peninsula, we walked around the Royal Naval College, before popping into the excellent Greenwich Market for some fresh bread, cheese […]