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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London
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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London

Sun 3rd January, 2021Sun 3rd January, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Connecting Chelsea  in the north to Battersea on the south, the Albert Bridge was opened in 1873, and is now an English Heritage Grade II listed building. Along with Tower …

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In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment - luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards
London / news / photos / Places

In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment – luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards

Thu 31st December, 2020Wed 30th December, 2020 - by editor - 1 Comment

Once a vital London power station fuelled by Welsh coal, Battersea Power Station is now undergoing the full luxury redevelopment treatment,  offering unaffordable apartments and “world-class bars and restaurants, interspersed …

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In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millenium Dome
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In photos: River walk from North Greenwich to the Thames Barrier via the O2/Millennium Dome

Wed 26th August, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London is full of great walks, and one of my favourites is the fairly short walk from North Greenwich tube station to the Thames Barrier and back, taking  in The …

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The River Thames, Tate Modern and city night views before the lockdown
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The River Thames, Tate Modern and city night views before the lockdown

Fri 10th April, 2020Thu 9th April, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a short series of central London photos taken at the end of last month, before the lockdown restricted movement. How I dream of being able to take a stroll …

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London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate's Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003
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London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003

Thu 18th October, 2018Wed 17th October, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of London scenes from my archives, including scenes from Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras. The photos were all taken 15 years ago …

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London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs
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London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs

Mon 15th October, 2018Tue 9th October, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With London embracing Autumn’s long shadows and chilly breezes, I took to the streets and grabbed some photos around Soho, the Southbank and Battersea. 0

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The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017
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The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017

Fri 7th July, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On a hot summer evening, the South Bank can be a lovely place to hang out, taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames and watching the river boats …

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Putney at night: river views, Putney Bridge, the Half Moon and street views
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Putney at night: river views, Putney Bridge, the Half Moon and street views

Thu 2nd February, 2017Wed 1st February, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of night-time views of Putney in south London, taken on a chilly Friday night at the end of January. 0

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Cable car across London - a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London
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Cable car across London – a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London

Tue 7th June, 2016Tue 7th June, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, the Emirates Air Line cable car across the River Thames was opened on the 28th June 2012 and is operated by Transport for …

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London's South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat
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London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat

Wed 6th April, 2016Wed 6th April, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Yesterday was a glorious April afternoon, with the Thames glistening in the sunlight and plenty of people enjoying the entertainment by the river. I took a stroll along the South Bank …

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London in Spring - scenes by the River Thames and around the city
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London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city

Thu 16th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Spring is in the air and I’ve been out and about in London with my trusty Ricoh GR camera. Here’s a brief selection of photos taken around the banks of the …

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A rainy day by the River Thames and Bermondsey, London
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A rainy day by the River Thames and Bermondsey, London

Mon 2nd February, 2015Mon 2nd February, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It was a miserable day in London on Saturday, with rain falling from dark, gloomy skies all morning. I was in town to take part in the March For Homes …

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London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights
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London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights

Mon 15th December, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Here’s a selection of photos taken around central London in the first two weeks of December, 2014, Above, a nattily dressed Maplin & Webb worker on Old Bond Street takes …

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Dazzle Ship of London sees HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage
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HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage on the River Thames, London

Wed 24th September, 2014Wed 24th September, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Completed in July this year, the WW1 warship HMS President on the Thames has been repainted in ‘dazzle camouflage,’ as part of 14-18 NOW, the official cultural programme to commemorate …

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London's Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed
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London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed

Fri 19th September, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After a long and hard fought campaign, skateboarders on London’s South Bank will be able to remain where they are for the long term, as plans to redevelop their undercroft …

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