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In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021
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In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021

Thu 1st July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I made my first trip back to the Tate Modern since the first lockdown cut in, and enjoyed a pleasant hour taking in the artworks on display. Here’s 30 photos …

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Damien Hirst - End Of A Century, fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London
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Damien Hirst: End Of A Century – fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London

Wed 23rd June, 2021Wed 23rd June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running until the 8th August 2021, End Of A Century features over fifty early works by the controversial multimedia artist Damien Hirst. The free exhibition covers his formative years as …

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Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall
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Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall

Mon 21st June, 2021Mon 21st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On the weekend, I spent an engrossing eighty minutes walking around the wonderful Art in the Age of Now exhibition at the former Fulham Town Hall in west London.

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Oxford Street Reflections - abstract human shapes on a mirrored roof
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Oxford Street Reflections – abstract human shapes on a mirrored awning

Thu 10th June, 2021Thu 10th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Standing outside the John Lewis store in Oxford Street, central London, I became fascinated by the abstract human shapes that were being reflected in the store’s awning as people walked …

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Dulwich Picture Gallery and gardens - photo feature
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Dulwich Picture Gallery and gardens – photo feature

Mon 7th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I recently visited the Dulwich Picture Gallery to “Unearthed: Photography’s Roots,” an exhibition which traces the rich history of photography via depictions of nature, with over 100 works by 41 …

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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London
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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London

Fri 4th June, 2021Fri 4th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with some wonderful parks, and as they burst into summer, they’ve never looked more verdant. Here’s 28 photos from a recent walk through Green Park and …

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Rachel Whiteread's Internal Objects exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, central London
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Rachel Whiteread’s Internal Objects exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, central London – 22 photos

Wed 2nd June, 2021Wed 2nd June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Only running until the end of this week (6th June 2021) is Rachel Whiteread’s Internal Objects exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, located between Oxford Circus and Green Park tube stations. …

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Philip Colbert's Lobsteropolis at the Saachi: Cartoon lobster hyper-pop sculptures and paintings
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Philip Colbert’s Lobsteropolis at the Saachi: Cartoon lobster hyper-pop sculptures and paintings

Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Bright, colourful and a heap of fun, Philip Colbert’s Lobsteropolis at the Saachi Gallery in west London presents an eye popping feast of cartoon characters and paintings.

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In photos: the roaming elephant herds of Chelsea
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In photos: the roaming elephant herds of Chelsea

Mon 31st May, 2021Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This is the spectacular sight of a herd of wooden elephants seen outside the Saatchi Gallery off King’s Road in Chelsea. The life-sized sculptures are on display ahead of being …

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Whitechapel Gallery - surrealism, sounds, social housing, films and wonderful art
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Whitechapel Gallery – surrealism, sounds, social housing, films and wonderful art

Fri 28th May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Founded in 1901, the Whitechapel Gallery was tasked to “bring great art to the people of east London,” and it’s still putting on excellent shows to this day. Entry to …

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Art: deconstructed road signs by Dan Rawlings at the StolenSpace Gallery, Shoreditch
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Give Way: deconstructed road signs by Dan Rawlings at the StolenSpace Gallery, Shoreditch

Mon 24th May, 2021Mon 24th May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I loved this series of deconstructed road signs at the StolenSpace Gallery in Shoreditch. The exhibition by Dan Rawlings is called Give Way and features metal signs being reclaimed by …

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In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London
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In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London

Sat 22nd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Six years after my first visit, I returned to the Sky Garden in the City of London and took in the spectacular views from the top of the landmark skyscraper. …

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London street photography - 25 photos from central London, April 202
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London street photography – 25 photos from central London, April 2021

Thu 29th April, 2021Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a collection of 25 photos taken around central London this month, taking in Vauxhall, the River Thames, Albert Embankment and the South Bank.

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Buy your very own iconic island in London – no boat required

Tue 27th April, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

If any of our well heeled readers have been looking to buy their very own island, here’s your chance to buy an ‘iconic’ one, smack in the centre of London.

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In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk - Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge
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In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk – Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge

Fri 16th April, 2021Fri 16th April, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Around 6.5k/4 miles in length, this is a lovely short walk along the banks of the River Thames from Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge in south west London.

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The River Thames in spring: the beach, shadows and reflections
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The River Thames in spring: the beach, shadows and reflections – in photos

Sun 14th March, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London has some magnificent walks, and after a long winter in lockdown, a bracing walk along the banks of the Thames can do wonders for the soul. Here’s a set …

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Help save the fabulous Pollock's Toy Museum in central London
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Help save the fabulous Pollock’s Toy Museum in central London

Thu 11th February, 2021Thu 11th February, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Claiming to be the oldest Toy Museum in the UK, Pollock’s Toy Museum is housed in two buildings dating from 1750 and 1850, and it’s stuffed full of childhood nostalgia. …

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Vauxhall at night - skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021
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Vauxhall at night – skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021

Wed 27th January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Vauxhall is rapidly turning into a mini-Manhattan for the wealthy, with huge new tower blocks and luxury apartments punching the skyline. Here’s some photos taken from both sides of the …

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In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021
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In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021

Wed 20th January, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Since I’ve walked around every single park within a three mile radius of my Brixton home, l thought it was time to venture further afield, and dust off my Dahon folding …

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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London
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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London

Sun 3rd January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Connecting Chelsea  in the north to Battersea on the south, the Albert Bridge was opened in 1873, and is now an English Heritage Grade II listed building. Along with Tower …

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In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment - luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards
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In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment – luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards

Thu 31st December, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Once a vital London power station fuelled by Welsh coal, Battersea Power Station is now undergoing the full luxury redevelopment treatment,  offering unaffordable apartments and “world-class bars and restaurants, interspersed …

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Christmas lights, festive installations and street market at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, December 2020
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Christmas lights, festive installations and street market at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, December 2020

Mon 21st December, 2020Sun 20th December, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an incredibly quiet Christmas, with attractions closed and businesses trying to make the best of a really grim festive season. We took a walk …

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Tinseltown in the rain: Oxford Street Christmas lights in a late night downpour, Dec 2020
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Tinseltown in the rain: Oxford Street Christmas lights in a late night downpour, Dec 2020

Fri 11th December, 2020Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of photos taken last night showing a near-deserted Oxford Street in the rain:

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

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The giant upside down globe in Holborn, London
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In photos: The giant upside down globe in Holborn, London

Mon 30th November, 2020Mon 30th November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located within the campus of the London School of Economics in Sheffield Street, the World Turned Upside Down is a thought-provoking sculpture by the Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger.

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Finsbury Park in the autumn sunshine - 34 photos
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The blues and browns of Finsbury Park in the autumn sunshine – 34 photos

Mon 23rd November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

One of the first of the great London parks laid out in the Victorian era, Finsbury PRK park borders the residential neighbourhoods of Harringay, Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, and Manor …

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The incredible Tate Britain light installation celebrating Diwali - in photos
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The incredible Tate Britain light installation celebrating Diwali – in photos

Mon 16th November, 2020Sun 15th November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Unveiled last week, this wonderful light installation on the front of Tate Britain – which is currently back in lockdown – celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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Green Park goes for the full autumnal colours, Nov 2020
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London’s Green Park in magnificent autumnal hues, Nov 2020

Sat 7th November, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I took another stroll around central London’s Green Park recently and captured some wonderful autumn colours. I hope you like them too!

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Gas lamps, autumnal scenes and late night views, Hyde Park, London
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Gas lamps, autumnal scenes and late night views, Hyde Park, London

Tue 3rd November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Hyde Park is still illuminated by gas lighting, adding a beautiful warm glow to late night walks through the largest of the capital’s four Royal Parks. Here’s a series of …

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