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A giant blue cock on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014 | No CommentsLooking fabulously daft is this giant sized cock which currently occupies the fourth plinth of Trafalgar Square in central London. -
![I loved the amazing independent art show that was put on in a Cavendish Square car park in central London in October last year, so when I heard of a […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/q-park-chinatown-art-exhibition-012-115x115.jpg "Photo report – 100 artists at the Q Park, Chinatown, London, 3-9 Feb, 2014")
Photo report – 100 artists at the Q Park, Chinatown, London, 3-9 Feb, 2014
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014 | 2 CommentsI loved the amazing independent art show that was put on in a Cavendish Square car park in central London in October last year, so when I heard of a […] -
![Currently showing at the Royal Academy is ‘Sensing Spaces: Architecture Reimagined,’ a large scale exhibition created by seven contemporary architectural firms tasked with transforming the RA’s galleries – and also challenging […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sensing-spaces-royal-academy-201-115x115.jpg "Photo report – Sensing Spaces, Architecture Reimagined at the Royal Academy, London")
Photo report – Sensing Spaces, Architecture Reimagined at the Royal Academy, London
Posted on Monday, Feb 24, 2014 | No CommentsCurrently showing at the Royal Academy is ‘Sensing Spaces: Architecture Reimagined,’ a large scale exhibition created by seven contemporary architectural firms tasked with transforming the RA’s galleries – and also challenging […] -
Save the George Tavern in Stepney – sign this petition now
Posted on Friday, Feb 14, 2014 | No CommentsAnother grand old pub is under threat, with the Grade II listed George Tavern in Commercial Road, Stepney under threat from developers who have purchased the adjoining site. -
Developers unveil plans to stop the Walkie Talkie tower’s car-melting rays
Posted on Thursday, Feb 13, 2014 | No CommentsDevelopers of the distinctive Walkie Talkie tower in the City of London have submitted plans to prevent the skyscraper reflecting powerful rays of sunlight to the street below. -
![Packed full of charming Victorian shop-frontages, the pedestrian-only Cecil Court links Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane in central London, and is an essential stop-off for bibliophiles, antique map fans […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cecil-court-london-01-115x115.jpg "Booksellers Row at Cecil Court – a Victorian gem in central London")
Booksellers Row at Cecil Court – a Victorian gem in central London
Posted on Monday, Feb 10, 2014 | 1 CommentPacked full of charming Victorian shop-frontages, the pedestrian-only Cecil Court links Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane in central London, and is an essential stop-off for bibliophiles, antique map fans […] -
Chinese New Year 2014 in London – Year of the Horse. Events timetable here
Posted on Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 | No CommentsThe Chinese new year has once again brought big crowds into the centre of London, and there’s a full day’s worth of events programmed for the West End. -
![I liked this photo of determined, all-weather chatters that I unearthed from my woefully disorganised photo archives. It was taken on Tottenham Court Road in 2001 – when the street […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/chatting-in-the-rain-115x115.jpg "Chatting in the rain, Tottenham Court Road, London – pic of the day")
Chatting in the rain, Tottenham Court Road, London – pic of the day
Posted on Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 | 1 CommentI liked this photo of determined, all-weather chatters that I unearthed from my woefully disorganised photo archives. It was taken on Tottenham Court Road in 2001 – when the street […] -
![Tasked with “bringing together the cosmically curious and culturally quirky space community for a social mix of art–space programmes,” the KOSMICA session at the South Bank last week proved to be […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/full-moon-party-kosmica-arts-catalyst1-115x115.jpg "Smelling the Moon: Kosmica Full Moon Party, London")
Smelling the Moon: Kosmica Full Moon Party, London
Posted on Monday, Jan 20, 2014 | No CommentsTasked with “bringing together the cosmically curious and culturally quirky space community for a social mix of art–space programmes,” the KOSMICA session at the South Bank last week proved to be […] -
![Now, here’s a man after my own heart! Film maker Simon Smith has carefully matched up the wonderful 1920s colour footage of London’s streets captured by cinematographer Claude Friese-Greene with his own […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/london-1927-2013-film-115x115.jpg "Wonderful colour film footage matches up London views from 1927 – 2013")
Wonderful colour film footage matches up London views from 1927 – 2013
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014 | 2 CommentsNow, here’s a man after my own heart! Film maker Simon Smith has carefully matched up the wonderful 1920s colour footage of London’s streets captured by cinematographer Claude Friese-Greene with his own […] -
![If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/flat-white-berwick-st-london-01-115x115.jpg "Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop")
Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop
Posted on Monday, Jan 6, 2014 | 1 CommentIf you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat […] -
The Hobbit newsagent on Wardour Street reveals its 1970s frontage
Posted on Monday, Jan 6, 2014 | 1 CommentSpotted in Soho over the weekend was this lovely old 1970s wooden shop sign for the Hobbit newsagent at 72, Wardour Street, central London. -
Bethlehem Unwrapped sees an 8 metre concrete wall built in front of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, London
Posted on Sunday, Jan 5, 2014 | No CommentsThis striking sight of a stark, 8 metre high concrete wall could be seen in front of St James’s Church in Piccadilly over the Christmas period. -
![I have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/FOODGUIDE-620x300-115x115.jpg "Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants")
Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants
Posted on Monday, Dec 2, 2013 | No CommentsI have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister […] -
![After six deaths in the space of two weeks this month, London’s cyclists are fighting back and have called a major protest to put pressure on Transport for London to make […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bikes-alive-campaign-group-04-115x115.jpg "Stop The Killing Of Cyclists – Die-In and Vigil at TfL HQ in London, Friday 29th Nov")
Stop The Killing Of Cyclists – Die-In and Vigil at TfL HQ in London, Friday 29th Nov
Posted on Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013 | 2 CommentsAfter six deaths in the space of two weeks this month, London’s cyclists are fighting back and have called a major protest to put pressure on Transport for London to make […]