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![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nov-2014-london-park-walk-14-115x115.jpg "An autumnal London walk at dusk – Green Park, St James’s park, National Gallery and Oxford Street")
An autumnal London walk at dusk – Green Park, St James’s park, National Gallery and Oxford Street
Posted on Monday, Nov 10, 2014 | No CommentsLate 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 […] -
Gas lamps and deckchairs, Green Park, early summer
Posted on Saturday, Jun 7, 2014 | No CommentsLast weekend the weather was rather delightful, and I took a stroll around London’s Green Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, and grabbed some photos on my perambulations. -
![Running from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District right up to 30th Street, the High Line park follows the route of a disused elevated freight railroad spur on the west side of […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/high-line-walk-new-york-city-00-115x115.jpg "A rainswept stroll along the High Line public park, Manhattan, New York")
A rainswept stroll along the High Line public park, Manhattan, New York
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014 | No CommentsRunning from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District right up to 30th Street, the High Line park follows the route of a disused elevated freight railroad spur on the west side of […] -
![On Sunday, I came across this rather curious leaf-covered balloon in Regent’s Park. At first I thought it might have been a piece of ‘official’ art, but it seems more […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/balloon-autumn-leaves-regents-park-3-115x115.jpg "Found art: the fabulous leaf balloon of Regents Park, London")
Found art: the fabulous leaf balloon of Regents Park, London
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 | No CommentsOn Sunday, I came across this rather curious leaf-covered balloon in Regent’s Park. At first I thought it might have been a piece of ‘official’ art, but it seems more […] -
A walk around the lovely Morden Hall Park, south London
Posted on Monday, Jul 8, 2013 | 1 CommentOn a scorching Sunday afternoon, we headed off to Morden Hall Park, a National Trust park located on the banks of the River Wandle in Morden, south London. -
![The last time I foolishly suggested that Spring was coming to Ruskin Park, the coldest March for half a century swiftly followed, but it looks like we’ve finally broken free of winter’s icy grip. […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ruskin-park-brixton-8-115x115.jpg "Spring is definitely on its way in Ruskin Park, south London")
Spring is definitely on its way in Ruskin Park, south London
Posted on Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 | No CommentsThe last time I foolishly suggested that Spring was coming to Ruskin Park, the coldest March for half a century swiftly followed, but it looks like we’ve finally broken free of winter’s icy grip. […] -
A hint of spring in Ruskin Park, Lambeth, south London
Posted on Monday, Mar 11, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s still mighty cold out there today, but spring is slowly coming, as witnessed by this lone daffodil spotted in Ruskin Park on the weekend. -
![With the snow falling deep and thick and even over Brixton on Sunday, I ventured out again to grab a few photos from around town. Perhaps my favourite scene was […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/brixton-snow-jan-2012-00-115x115.jpg "Brixton snowmen plus snowy scenes at Windrush Square, Loughborough Park and Coldharbour Lane")
Brixton snowmen plus snowy scenes at Windrush Square, Loughborough Park and Coldharbour Lane
Posted on Monday, Jan 21, 2013 | No CommentsWith the snow falling deep and thick and even over Brixton on Sunday, I ventured out again to grab a few photos from around town. Perhaps my favourite scene was […] -
Last gasp of summer, Green Park, London
Posted on Monday, Oct 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe weather’s wet and miserable outside now but on Saturday there was still a little bit of summer left, with Green park in central London enjoying some glorious sunshine. -
![Gently rising 256 feet (78 m) into the north London skies is Primrose Hill, a small park situated to the north of Regent’s Park, wedged betwixt Camden Town and St […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/primrose-hill-september-2012-01-115x115.jpg "Taking in the view from the top of Primrose Hill, north London")
Taking in the view from the top of Primrose Hill, north London
Posted on Monday, Sep 10, 2012 | No CommentsGently rising 256 feet (78 m) into the north London skies is Primrose Hill, a small park situated to the north of Regent’s Park, wedged betwixt Camden Town and St […] -
Brockwell Park picnic as summer finally arrives in Brixton
Posted on Monday, Jul 23, 2012 | No CommentsYesterday we enjoyed the Unofficial Alternative Country Show picnic, with the sun finally coming out and shining on Brixton town – and Brockwell Park. -
![There’s usually an interesting collection of modern sculpture to be found on display in Berkeley Square, central London, and I liked this rather creepy, swirling faceless nun which can currently be seen in the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/berkeley-square-london-01-115x115.jpg "Statues, sculptures and phone boxes in Berkeley Square, London")
Statues, sculptures and phone boxes in Berkeley Square, London
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 | 2 CommentsThere’s usually an interesting collection of modern sculpture to be found on display in Berkeley Square, central London, and I liked this rather creepy, swirling faceless nun which can currently be seen in the […] -
Gay Pride party in Soho Square, Soho, central London
Posted on Monday, Jul 9, 2012 | No CommentsCompared to previous years, the 2012 London Gay Pride event was something of a minimal affair, with the traditional street floats being cancelled as a result of a funding shortfall. -
![Waiting for you to impress passers-by with your devilish topspin action are a host of free table tennis tables, all provided as part of the Ping! project, an initiative to boost […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ping-table-tennis-parks-london-01-115x115.jpg "More tennis tables appear in London public parks as Ping! pushes on")
More tennis tables appear in London public parks as Ping! pushes on
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012 | 2 CommentsWaiting for you to impress passers-by with your devilish topspin action are a host of free table tennis tables, all provided as part of the Ping! project, an initiative to boost […] -
Empty deckchairs and a damp June afternoon in Green Park, London
Posted on Sunday, Jun 24, 2012 | 2 CommentsBritain’s under-performing summer was busy doing its thing in central London over the weekend, with grey skies and occasional showers keeping the deckchairs unoccupied in Green Park.