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Finsbury Park in the autumn sunshine - 34 photos
London / news / photos / Places

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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A sunny Autumnal afternoon at Roath Park, Cardiff - in photos
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A sunny Autumnal afternoon at Roath Park, Cardiff – in photos

Thu 15th October, 2015Thu 7th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I love Cardiff’s Roath Park. Built on a ‘malarial bog’, the park opened in 1894 and is dominated by a 30-acre lake formed by the damming of the Nant Fawr stream. A comfortable …

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Autumn starts its grip on London
London / photos / Places

The first delicious signs of Autumn appear in London’s Green park

Tue 15th September, 2015Tue 15th September, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Although there’s some confusion as to when Autumn actually starts – some say it’s the beginning of September, others insist it’s the Equinox – it’s already easy to see the signs …

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Beach scenes and London Piccadilly rain
London / photos / Places

Beach scenes and Piccadilly rain, Photographers Gallery and other London photos

Tue 17th February, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a  small set of photos from a rainy London weekend. Above, a man passes a collection of beach paintings hung on the railings of Green Park, on Piccadilly. The artist sagely …

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An autumnal park walk at dusk - Green Park and St James's in central London
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An autumnal London walk at dusk – Green Park, St James’s park, National Gallery and Oxford Street

Mon 10th November, 2014Mon 10th November, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Late Saturday afternoon, I went for a hangover-clearing autumnal stroll through central London, taking in two parks and stopping off for some art. I started off at Green Park tube …

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A walk through Treptower Park and the Island of Youth, Berlin
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A walk through Treptower Park and the Island of Youth, Berlin

Thu 28th August, 2014Thu 28th August, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Located to the south-east of the city centre, is Treptower Park, a large 88.2 hectare public space created between 1876 and 1888. Home to the striking Soviet War Memorial, the park …

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Big crowds soak up the sun and watch the tennis at Kings Cross
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Big crowds soak up the sun and watch the tennis in the new Granary Square, Kings Cross

Mon 7th July, 2014Tue 8th July, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

There were big crowds in Granary Square in Kings Cross watching the Wimbledon mens’ tennis final yesterday afternoon.

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Berlin Tempelhof Airport - an abandoned international airline in the centre of Berlin
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Berlin Tempelhof Airport – an abandoned international airport in the centre of Berlin

Fri 20th June, 2014Tue 12th July, 2016 - by editor

Once the third-busiest airport in Europe, the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport lay abandoned for several years after its closure in 2008 before being turned into a fabulous public park.

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A sunny walk through a rose-packed Regent's Park in central London
London / photos / Places

A sunny walk through a rose-packed Regent’s Park in central London

Mon 9th June, 2014Mon 9th June, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

One of London’s larger parks, The Regent’s Park covers 395 acres and includes the magnificent Queen Mary’s Gardens which packs in more than 30,000 rose-bushes and 400 cultivars. I took a walk around …

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A walk around Grand Ferry Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
New York / photos / Places

A walk around Grand Ferry Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York

Fri 30th May, 2014Fri 30th May, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Affording fabulous views of Manhattan across the East River, Grand Ferry Park is a lovely place to pass away a few quiet hours and watch the world go by. Located between Grand …

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A symphony in glass: The Sun by Dale Chihuly in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square.
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A symphony in glass: The Sun by Dale Chihuly in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square

Mon 26th May, 2014Mon 26th May, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This striking sculpture by the American sculptor Dale Chihuly was first unveiled in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square on the 3rd April 2014, and it’s still attracting attention a month later.

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A walk around Bute Park, in the former grounds of Cardiff Castle, south Wales
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A walk around Bute Park, in the former grounds of Cardiff Castle, south Wales

Thu 9th January, 2014Thu 9th January, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Located in the former grounds of Cardiff Castle, Bute Park offers 130 acres of rather lovely landscaped gardens and parkland, slap bang in the the middle of town. On a breezy day at the …

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A Saturday afternoon on Enfield Playing Fields, November 2013
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A Saturday afternoon on Enfield Playing Fields, north London, November 2013

Wed 27th November, 2013Wed 27th November, 2013 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Containing numerous football, rugby and baseball pitches, Enfield’s King George’s Field can be found a short walk from Enfield railway station.

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A visit to the Lord Nelson memorial in Merton, south London
London / photos / Places

A visit to the rather modest Lord Nelson memorial in Merton, south London

Sat 26th October, 2013Sat 26th October, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

This rather modest memorial to Merton’s most famous resident, Admiral Horatio Nelson, stands on the site of his former properties at Merton Place, south London.

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Brixton's Loughborough Park gets greener with edible hedge and new gardens
Brixton / Places

Brixton’s Loughborough Park gets greener with edible hedge and new gardens

Tue 5th June, 2012Mon 15th April, 2013 - by editor - 13 Comments.

It’s great to see that one of Brixton’s lesser-known small parks is getting some of the attention and care it deserves, although some locals still have reservations about visiting the …

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Lambeth Country Show cancelled for 2012. We fancy a picnic on July 22nd

Fri 3rd February, 2012Sat 15th September, 2012 - by editor - 4 Comments.

We’re hearing terrible news that the annual Lambeth Country Show – a highlight of my year – has been cancelled this year. The story broke on the urban75 bulletin boards, and …

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