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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 …

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, 2020Fri 6th November, 2020 - 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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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.

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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The astonishing beauty of Regent’s Park in autumn – twenty photos, October 2020

Sat 24th October, 2020Fri 23rd October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Regent’s Park in central London is absolutely stunning at the moment, with fallen autumnal leaves forming a golden carpet and the trees creating a spectacular yellow umbrella. Here’s twenty photos …

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London 15 Years Ago: Rain, a Banksy in the street, Le Tigre and Centre Point, October 2004

Thu 31st October, 2019Thu 31st October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a short selection of photos taken around central London fifteen years ago, back in October 2004.

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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

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 …

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 …

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

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

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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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

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

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.