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Up At The O2: a fun, mountaineering-style walk across one of the largest domes in the world

Wed 27th April, 2022Wed 27th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Rewarding an energetic outdoor climbing challenge with some fabulous rooftop views across London, Up At The O2 invites thrill seekers to ascend and descend the 52m high roof of The …

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Graffiti, bagels, shadows & art: a walk from Brick Lane to Blackfriars in 35 photos

Mon 11th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s 35 photos documenting a late afternoon walk from Brick Lane in east London across the river and along the South Bank to Blackfriars station in central London, via the Whitechapel …

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Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition

Wed 23rd March, 2022Wed 23rd March, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

To accompany the launch of the exclusive John Hall edition of Martin & Paul Kelly’s ‘Rickenbacker Guitars’ book, Phantom Books have commissioned a special exhibition of original Rickenbacker guitars and …

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Clubs & Nightlife / London / news / photos / Places

In photos: The Shattercones at Paper Dress Vintage, Hackney, Feb 2022

Wed 23rd February, 2022Wed 23rd February, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last night I ventured east to return to the Paper Dress Vintage venue in Hackney to watch a powerful performance by The Shattercones.

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In photos: late night drinking in the bars of Hull

Mon 7th February, 2022Mon 7th February, 2022 - by editor - 1 Comment

After my band had played a show at the excellent New Adelphi venue in Hull on Saturday night, we decided to hit the town for some post-gig drinking. Our original …

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Protest and heartbreak: America in Crisis photo exhibition at the Saachi Gallery, London

Fri 4th February, 2022Fri 4th February, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This compelling photo exhibition at London’s Saachi Gallery compares two collections of photographs of American life,  exploring social change in the country from the 1960s till today. It makes for …

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Photo feature: all quiet in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, after the festive season

Wed 5th January, 2022Wed 5th January, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With the festive season well and truly over, Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross was all but deserted yesterday. Here’s a selection of photos taken around the area:

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cardiff / news / photos / Places / wales / Wales

Cardiff in winter: Christmas lights, mist, fog, rain and reflections – 21 photos

Wed 5th January, 2022Tue 8th February, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of 21 photos taken around Cardiff during the festive season, revealing Christmas lights, mist, late night fog, rain and reflections:

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A cracking night out in Bristol: The Monochrome Set at the Thunderbolt and dancing at Elmer’s Arms

Thu 25th November, 2021Thu 25th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I enjoyed a fabulous time in Bristol over the weekend, starting with a gig with The Monochrome Set at the splendid Thunderbolt venue, and then dancing to 60s garage music …

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In photos: the magnificent light trails at Kew Gardens, Winter 2021

Fri 19th November, 2021Fri 19th November, 2021 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

The wonderful light trail has returned to Kew Gardens for the festive season, with visitors able to enjoy stunning animated landscapes created by over a million lights in the Royal …

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Floating machines called aerobes soar above the Tate Modern – In Love With The World by Anicka Yi

Wed 17th November, 2021Tue 16th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Turbine Hall in the London’s Tate Modern is currently occupied by these bizarre floating machines, based on ocean life forms.

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London / news / photos / Places

In photos: a trip to the unexpectedly enjoyable National Army Museum, Chelsea, London

Fri 5th November, 2021Fri 5th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’m really not a big fan of all things military, but on a whim I thought I’d pay the National Army Museum, Chelsea a visit – and it turned out …

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Censorship, confinement and resistance: Shilpa Gupta’s Sun at Night at the Curve, Barbican

Tue 2nd November, 2021Fri 5th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This small, but thought provoking exhibition at the Curve ‘highlights the fragility of one’s right to expression whilst raising urgent questions of censorship, confinement and resistance. ‘ Created by Mumbai-based …

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In photos: the street preachers of Oxford Street, London

Sun 3rd October, 2021Sat 2nd October, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We’ve been documenting the many street preachers of Brixton in some considerable detail on our sister site, but here’s a small selection seen on Oxford Street recently:

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View Andy Warhol’s incredible prints at the ‘Warhol Unseen’ exhibition, Halcyon Gallery, Mayfair, London

Wed 22nd September, 2021Wed 22nd September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Andy Warhol fans are in for an absolute treat at this wonderful free exhibition in central London, which showcases a large selection of his work.

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In photos: a late summer walk through the Italian Garden and Kensington Gardens, central London

Tue 21st September, 2021Mon 20th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On my way to check out the Serpentine Gallery, I took a pleasant leisurely stroll around Kensington Gardens in central London. Here’s some photos from my perambulations:

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In photos: the Serpentine Pavilion gathering space in Hyde Park, London

Fri 10th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The 20th Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, and can be seen in Hyde Park until the 17th October 2021.

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In photos: Phyllida Barlow at Hauser and Wirth, London

Thu 9th September, 2021Thu 9th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Currently on display at the Hauser and Wirth gallery in central London is this striking installation by Phyllida Barlow, made up of coloured planks of woods embedded in concrete filled …

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London / news / photos / Places

Underwhelmed by The Mound – a photographic journey up London’s newest tourist attraction

Thu 12th August, 2021Fri 13th August, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Opening late last month, The Mound is a 25 metre high artificial hill located next to the Marble Arch monument. Swiftly branded London’s ‘worst attraction,’ admission prices plummeted within days …

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The north bank of the Thames at low tide: bridges, chains, nets and some mudlarking

Fri 6th August, 2021Fri 6th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Following on from last week’s walk along the south bank of the Thames, I returned to take a stroll along the north bank at low tide.

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The London Mithraeum: an underground Roman temple in the City of London – in photos

Wed 4th August, 2021Wed 4th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Lurking in a basement under the modern Walbrook Square development in the City of London can be found the remains of The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras.

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No Comply: skate culture and community at Somerset House, London

Tue 3rd August, 2021Fri 6th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Somerset House is hosting No Comply, a free exhibition exploring the phenomena of skateboarding and the impact of its culture and communities on the UK over the past 45 years.

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The River Thames at low tide: mudlarkers, sunbathers and bridges – 30 photos

Fri 30th July, 2021Thu 5th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Large expanses of rocks, pebbles and bijou sandy beaches are exposed at low tide on the River Thames, and this is when you’ll see some people mudlarking – a phrase …

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In photos: stunning views of London from the top of The Shard
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In photos: stunning views of London from the top of The Shard

Wed 28th July, 2021Wed 28th July, 2021 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I recently returned to the top of the Shard Tower in London to take in some fabulous vistas and see how the viewing platform had changed since my first visit …

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A herd of 100 elephants descend on London’s Green Park – in photos

Mon 26th July, 2021Mon 26th July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

First seen around Chelsea in May 2021, this large herd of wooden elephants recently took up residence in London’s Green Park.

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In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021
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In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021

Thu 1st July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I made my first trip back to the Tate Modern since the first lockdown cut in, and enjoyed a pleasant hour taking in the artworks on display. Here’s 30 photos …

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Damien Hirst - End Of A Century, fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London
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Damien Hirst: End Of A Century – fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London

Wed 23rd June, 2021Wed 23rd June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running until the 8th August 2021, End Of A Century features over fifty early works by the controversial multimedia artist Damien Hirst. The free exhibition covers his formative years as …

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Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall
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Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall

Mon 21st June, 2021Mon 21st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On the weekend, I spent an engrossing eighty minutes walking around the wonderful Art in the Age of Now exhibition at the former Fulham Town Hall in west London.

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Oxford Street Reflections - abstract human shapes on a mirrored roof
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Oxford Street Reflections – abstract human shapes on a mirrored awning

Thu 10th June, 2021Thu 10th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Standing outside the John Lewis store in Oxford Street, central London, I became fascinated by the abstract human shapes that were being reflected in the store’s awning as people walked …

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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London
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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London

Fri 4th June, 2021Fri 4th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with some wonderful parks, and as they burst into summer, they’ve never looked more verdant. Here’s 28 photos from a recent walk through Green Park and …

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