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Green spaces, trees, parks and stunning London vistas: a walk from Blackheath to Greenwich
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Green spaces, parks, a foot tunnel and stunning views: a walk from Blackheath to Greenwich

Tue 15th September, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

For such a short walk (around 6.5k/4 miles), this south-east London stroll offers a lot of variety, with magnificent views, plenty of greenery and even a walk through a foot …

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Gentrification in progress - Bleeker Street in NYC gets subverted
New York / photos / Places

Gentrification In Progress – New York’s Bleeker Street gets subverted

Sun 27th April, 2014Sun 27th April, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Seen 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.”

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Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine
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Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine

Tue 24th April, 2012Wed 11th December, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Greenwich Comedy Festival: Actionettes at the Silent Disco

Sat 11th September, 2010Mon 12th December, 2011 - by editor - 4 Comments.

Performing last night at the Greenwich Comedy Festival was the fabulous 60s go-go dancing troupe, The Actionettes.

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Greenwich photos, south London

Wed 4th August, 2010Wed 4th August, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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A walk through the Greenwich foot tunnel

Wed 4th August, 2010Sat 11th September, 2010 - by editor - 4 Comments.

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 …

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Greenwich Tunnel & Canary Wharf

Wed 2nd July, 2008Fri 15th April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory

Wed 2nd July, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Greenwich – Naval College & Market

Wed 2nd July, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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