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![As some of you may know, I’ve been documenting the street preachers of Brixton for some time, and given that most of them employ unfeasibly loud speakers to bellow out […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/street-preacher-shepherds-bush-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: The street preacher of Shepherd’s Bush, west London")
In photos: The street preacher of Shepherd’s Bush, west London
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019 | No CommentsAs some of you may know, I’ve been documenting the street preachers of Brixton for some time, and given that most of them employ unfeasibly loud speakers to bellow out […] -
![Here’s a small selection of photos of Camden Lock at night – all taken on the rather remarkable Huawei P30 phone which uses exceedingly clever technology to produce stunning low […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/camden-lock-night-photos-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: London’s Camden Lock late at night, taken on the remarkable Huawei P30 phone")
In photos: London’s Camden Lock late at night, taken on the remarkable Huawei P30 phone
Posted on Monday, Aug 19, 2019 | No CommentsHere’s a small selection of photos of Camden Lock at night – all taken on the rather remarkable Huawei P30 phone which uses exceedingly clever technology to produce stunning low […] -
![Here’s a selection of photos taken around Penarth Promenade, pier and beach last week. It’s a place I’ve been visiting ever since childhood, and it was lovely to see both […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/penarth-wales-photos-01-115x115.jpg "Penarth promenade, pier and railway station in photos, south Wales")
Penarth promenade, pier and railway station in photos, south Wales
Posted on Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 | No CommentsHere’s a selection of photos taken around Penarth Promenade, pier and beach last week. It’s a place I’ve been visiting ever since childhood, and it was lovely to see both […] -
![This was rather unexpected: travelling to Cardiff Central to get a train back to London last week, I came across the sight of two gleaming steam engines ready to pull […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/steam-train-cardiff-central-01-115x115.jpg "The unexpected joy of finding two steam engines at Cardiff Central station")
The unexpected joy of finding two steam engines at Cardiff Central station
Posted on Monday, Aug 5, 2019 | No CommentsThis was rather unexpected: travelling to Cardiff Central to get a train back to London last week, I came across the sight of two gleaming steam engines ready to pull […] -
![Inviting passers-by to “sample life on Mars ahead of the new major exhibition at the Design Museum,” the Mars Estate Agency Pop-Up proved rather a baffling concoction, with very little […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/moving-to-mars-01-115x115.jpg "Mars Estate Agency Pop-Up: a baffling taster of the Design Museum’s forthcoming exhibition, July 2019")
Mars Estate Agency Pop-Up: a baffling taster of the Design Museum’s forthcoming exhibition, July 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Jul 16, 2019 | No CommentsInviting passers-by to “sample life on Mars ahead of the new major exhibition at the Design Museum,” the Mars Estate Agency Pop-Up proved rather a baffling concoction, with very little […] -
![Twenty years ago, the centre of London was brought to a standstill by tens of thousands of anti-capitalism protesters during the ‘J18’ protests. Here’s some photos from my archives from […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/j18-protest-london-1999-20-years-on-01-115x115.jpg "Twenty Years Ago: J18 anti-capitalism protests in central London, June 1999")
Twenty Years Ago: J18 anti-capitalism protests in central London, June 1999
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 4, 2019 | No CommentsTwenty years ago, the centre of London was brought to a standstill by tens of thousands of anti-capitalism protesters during the ‘J18’ protests. Here’s some photos from my archives from […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/kew-gardens-2019-01-115x115.jpg "Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants")
Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019 | No CommentsHousing 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 […] -
![Contemporary British installation artist Mike Nelson has transformed the grand spaces of the Duveen Galleries at the Tate Britain into ‘something between a sculpture court and an asset strippers’ warehouse.’ […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/asset-strippers-tate-britain-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: The Asset Strippers installation by Mike Nelson at Tate Britain")
In photos: The Asset Strippers installation by Mike Nelson at Tate Britain
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 2 CommentsContemporary British installation artist Mike Nelson has transformed the grand spaces of the Duveen Galleries at the Tate Britain into ‘something between a sculpture court and an asset strippers’ warehouse.’ […] -
![With each fresh new luxury development adding a new slab of ugliness, the Vauxhall skyline has become a hideous, shiny mess, dominated by the thusting phallus of the ridiculous St […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ugly-vauxhall-skyline-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: the unspeakable ugliness of Vauxhall’s St George Wharf riverside development and tower")
In photos: the unspeakable ugliness of Vauxhall’s St George Wharf riverside development and tower
Posted on Monday, May 6, 2019 | 2 CommentsWith each fresh new luxury development adding a new slab of ugliness, the Vauxhall skyline has become a hideous, shiny mess, dominated by the thusting phallus of the ridiculous St […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/richmond-richmond-park-photos-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London")
In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London
Posted on Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 | No CommentsRichmond 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 […] -
![Today marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-5-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019
Posted on Friday, Apr 19, 2019 | No CommentsToday marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch […] -
![Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-3-03-115x115.jpg "Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019")
Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 | No CommentsExtinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since […] -
![Climate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and today and sent in […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-30-115x115.jpg "London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019")
London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 | No CommentsClimate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and today and sent in […] -
More photos of today’s Extinction Rebellion direct action in central London, 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsFollow on from our earlier photo report, here’s some more images from today’s Extinction Rebellion action in central London. All photos/video by Niall Carroll. -
![Today, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsToday, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble […]