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London's hidden gem: Mount Street Gardens and a wonderful church in Mayfair
London / photos / Places

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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Pic of the day: the wonderful gas lamps of Hyde Park, London
London / photos / Places

Pic of the day: the wonderful gas lamps of Hyde Park, London

Fri 29th April, 2016Thu 28th April, 2016 - by editor - 6 Comments.

Regular readers of this blog will know that I’ve got a bit of a thing about gas lighting. I just love the look of the lamps, the warm glow they …

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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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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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Gas lamps and deckchairs, Green Park, early summer

Sat 7th June, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last 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. …

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A rainswept stroll along the High Line public park, Manhattan, New York, USA
New York / photos / Places

A rainswept stroll along the High Line public park, Manhattan, New York

Wed 16th April, 2014Wed 16th April, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Found art: the fabulous leaf balloon of Regents Park, London
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Found art: the fabulous leaf balloon of Regents Park, London

Wed 30th October, 2013Wed 30th October, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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A walk around the lovely Morden Hall Park, south London
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A walk around the lovely Morden Hall Park, south London

Mon 8th July, 2013Mon 8th July, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

On 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. 0

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Spring is on its way, Ruskin Park, south London
Brixton / London / photos / Places

Spring is definitely on its way in Ruskin Park, south London

Sun 7th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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. …

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A hint of spring in Ruskin Park, Lambeth, south London
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A hint of spring in Ruskin Park, Lambeth, south London

Mon 11th March, 2013Mon 11th March, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’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. 0

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Brixton / London / photos / Places / snow

Brixton snowmen plus snowy scenes at Windrush Square, Loughborough Park and Coldharbour Lane

Mon 21st January, 2013Mon 21st January, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Last rays of summer, Green Park, London
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Last gasp of summer, Green Park, London

Mon 1st October, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The 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. 0

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View from the top of Primrose Hill, north London
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Taking in the view from the top of Primrose Hill, north London

Mon 10th September, 2012Mon 10th September, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Brixton / Places

Brockwell Park picnic as summer finally arrives in Brixton

Mon 23rd July, 2012Tue 24th July, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Yesterday we enjoyed the Unofficial Alternative Country Show picnic, with the sun finally coming out and shining on Brixton town – and Brockwell Park. 0

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London / Places

Statues, sculptures and phone boxes in Berkeley Square, London

Wed 11th July, 2012Wed 11th July, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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 …

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