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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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In photos: Gordon Square park, Bloomsbury, central London
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In photos: a walk around the Gordon Square park in Bloomsbury, central London

Mon 26th October, 2020Sun 25th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

During the lockdown, I pretty much visited every park – big or small – within three miles of Brixton, but this time I’ve travelled further afar and taken a look …

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In photos: The Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
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In photos: The Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California

Mon 17th June, 2019Sun 16th June, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On the last day of our US tour, the band’s driver – the ever-accommodating Steve Michener – took us up to Griffith Park, where we were able to enjoy commanding …

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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants
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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants

Thu 16th May, 2019Thu 16th May, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Housing the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world,” Kew Gardens is a botanical garden founded in 1840, and can claim to be of London’s top tourist …

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In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London
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In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London

Thu 25th April, 2019Thu 25th April, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Richmond is a well-off residential district bordering the River Thames in south west London, with the wonderful Richmond Park a short bus ride away. Here’s 33 photos from a recent …

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In photos: Echo Park, Los Angeles, in the dying light of day
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In photos: Echo Park, Los Angeles, in the early evening light

Wed 20th March, 2019Wed 20th March, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located close to Sunset Boulevard in LA’s Eastside can be found the lovely Echo Park, a small public space dominated by a large lake. 0

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In photos: Central Park in the snow on St David's Day, New York, March 2019
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In photos: Central Park in the snow on St David’s Day, New York, March 2019

Wed 13th March, 2019 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Here’s a selection of snowy scenes taken in New York’s Central Park on the 1st March 2019, St David’s Day. 0

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London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018
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London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018

Sun 2nd September, 2018Sun 2nd September, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London is a fantastic city for walks and free art, and this short walk from Green Park tube station to Hyde Park and back takes in two galleries, a lake, …

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The wonderful Skulpturen Park of Köln, Germany - in photos, May 2018
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The wonderful Skulpturen Park (sculpture park) of Köln, Germany – in photos, May 2018

Wed 9th May, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A major international overview of contemporary sculpture, the Skulpturen Park Köln (Cologne Sculpture Park) opened in 1997. The 25,000 square feet public park features works by German and international artists and …

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Bristol's beautiful Arnos Vale cemetery in the snow
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Victorian monuments and sledging: Bristol’s beautiful Arnos Vale cemetery in the snow

Thu 22nd March, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Bristol’s Grade II Arnos Vale Cemetery is a wonderful place to visit, with the 45-acre burial site being opened in 1839 during the reign of Queen Victoria. Laid out as …

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Last chance to see the Frieze Sculpture Park 2017 in Regent's Park, London
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Last chance to see the Frieze Sculpture Park 2017 in Regent’s Park, London

Tue 3rd October, 2017Tue 3rd October, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Currently on show in London’s Regent’s Park, Frieze Sculpture is a major outdoor exhibition bringing together 25 new and significant works by 20th-century masters and leading contemporary artists from around the …

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In photos: Berkeley Square and The Four Loves sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn, central London
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In photos: Berkeley Square and The Four Loves sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn, central London

Wed 6th September, 2017Tue 5th September, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Unveiled in April 2017 and only on display until the end of the month, the Four Loves sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn can be seen in Berkeley Square, central London. 0

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London's hidden gem: Mount Street Gardens and a wonderful church in Mayfair
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London’s hidden gems: Mount Street Gardens and a wonderful church in Mayfair

Tue 24th May, 2016Mon 23rd May, 2016 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Hidden behind houses and large mansion blocks in Mayfair is this lovely little park which also contains a doorway to the striking 1849 Church of the Immaculate Conception – a …

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Nomad Cinema celebrates 5th birthday at The LookOut in Hyde Park and announces London summer pop-up shows
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Nomad Cinema celebrates 5th birthday at The LookOut in Hyde Park and announces London summer pop-up shows

Sat 23rd April, 2016Fri 22nd April, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Thursday night, Nomad Cinema celebrated their fifth birthday with a shindig at The Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. The party also marked the launch of roaming pop-up cinema’s summer  season, …

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A walk around Winter Wonderland in Hyde park, London, December 2015
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A walk around Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, December 2015

Mon 14th December, 2015Mon 14th December, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running until the 3rd Jan 2016, Winter Wonderland describes itself as ‘London’s Spectacular Christmas Destination’ and, to be honest, it’s a pretty good day out. Admission is free and there’s no shortage …

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