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Hundreds travel to Barry Island as the Welsh lockdown eases, Weds 22nd July 2020 - in photos
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Hundreds travel to Barry Island as the Welsh lockdown eases, Weds 22nd July 2020 – in photos

Thu 23rd July, 2020Thu 23rd July, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Barry Island was the busiest I’ve seen it for a very long time yesterday, as hundreds of people took advantage of the glorious weather, and filled the beach and promenade.

Hundreds travel to Barry Island as the Welsh lockdown eases, Weds 22nd July 2020 – in photos Read More
Sixty photos of Hastings: Old town, beach, boats, shops and historic architecture
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Sixty photos of Hastings: Old Town, beach, boats, shops and historic architecture

Thu 12th December, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Boasting a natty funicular railway, a knackered castle, a bustling fishing fleet, shedloads of boozers and some stunning historic architecture, Hastings is well worth a look around. Here’s a set …

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In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019
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In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019

Thu 21st November, 2019Wed 20th November, 2019 - by editor - 1 Comment

I first visited Hastings Pier in February 2005, when much of the original  Victorian structure was still intact (see pic below). Five years later, the pier was nearly completed destroyed …

In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019 Read More
In photos: a look at the Barcelona beaches in the last days of summer
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In photos: a look at the Barcelona beaches in the last days of summer

Mon 7th January, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a set of thirty photographs taken around Barcelona’s ‘La Barceloneta’ and ‘Platja de Sant Miquel’ beaches and harbour towards the end of a last year.

In photos: a look at the Barcelona beaches in the last days of summer Read More
The last remains of Brighton's West Pier and the British Airways i360 tower, November 2018
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In photos: Brighton’s West Pier falls into the sea while its i360 tower successor flounders, Nov 2018

Mon 19th November, 2018Mon 19th November, 2018 - by editor - 1 Comment

The remains of Brighton’s magnificent West Pier have been doomed to slowly rust away into the English Channel after a series of unexplained fires followed by storm damage made all …

In photos: Brighton’s West Pier falls into the sea while its i360 tower successor flounders, Nov 2018 Read More
Southampton photos: parks, architecture, level crossing and late winter snow
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Southampton photos: parks, architecture, level crossing and late winter snow

Thu 29th March, 2018Wed 28th March, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Taken during a chilly weekend in mid-March, here’s a selection of photos taken around the centre of Southampton. 

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The magnificent Neptune's Grotto cave system in Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy
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The magnificent Neptune’s Grotto cave system in Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy

Tue 25th July, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Discovered by local fishermen in the 18th century, Neptune’s Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno) is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy.

The magnificent Neptune’s Grotto cave system in Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy Read More
Whitstable photos: beach scenes, singing fisherman and an oyster eating competition
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Whitstable photos: beach scenes, singing fisherman and an oyster eating competition

Thu 29th June, 2017Wed 28th June, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s some sunny scenes from the seaside town of Whitstable in Kent, taken last year when a small festival was taking place by the harbour.

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36 street photos taken around Southampton
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The Stranger Is Always Watching: 36 street photos taken around Southampton

Tue 11th October, 2016Tue 11th October, 2016 - by editor - 2 Comments.

It’s been nine years since I last visited Southampton on England’s south coast, but I was playing a gig with my new band last weekend, I took time out to take a …

The Stranger Is Always Watching: 36 street photos taken around Southampton Read More
Brighton: an early autumn stroll along the seafront in photos
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Brighton: an early autumn stroll along the seafront in photos

Wed 30th September, 2015Tue 29th September, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve managed to visit Brighton no less than twice in the last two weeks, and both times have been blessed with wonderful weather (unlike my rain-lashed trip to Bognor Regis earlier …

Brighton: an early autumn stroll along the seafront in photos Read More
Brighton West Pier sunset - photos of the autumnal sun setting over the doomed Victorian pier
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Brighton West Pier sunset – photos of the autumnal sun setting over the doomed Victorian pier

Mon 28th September, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I think it’s fair to say that I’m a bit obsessed with the melancholy dereliction of Brighton’s West Pier, a beautiful Victorian pleasure pier which is slowly rusting into the sea.

Brighton West Pier sunset – photos of the autumnal sun setting over the doomed Victorian pier Read More
Brighton's i360 tower under construction -photos
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Brighton’s i360 tower under construction -photos

Wed 22nd July, 2015Wed 22nd July, 2015 - by editor - 3 Comments.

The Brighton i360 tower, the controversial ‘replacement’ for the seaside town’s much-loved but now-abandoned West Pier can be seen under construction in these recent photos.

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Bars, beer, beach and sunburn: Brighton basks in the early July sunshine
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Bars, beers, beaches and sunburn: Brighton basks in the early July sunshine

Mon 6th July, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Brighton looked ruddy glorious in the July sunshine last week, and here’s a selection of photos taken during my short stay on the south coast.

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Brighton seagulls, skinheads, seaside and sun, photos from the the south coast resort
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Brighton seagulls, skinheads, seaside and sun, photos from the the south coast resort

Sat 6th June, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Here’s a selection of photos taken in and around Brighton this week.  Above: a couple walks on to the beach as the skies darken.

Brighton seagulls, skinheads, seaside and sun, photos from the the south coast resort Read More
A rainy day in Margate. Photos form a wet and windy May afternoon
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A rainy day in Margate. Photos from a wet and windy May afternoon

Tue 19th May, 2015Tue 19th May, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Arriving suitably drenched after my deeply unwise walk from Westgate on Sea to Margate,  I grabbed a few photos around the town as I headed for hot coffee and beer.

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Brighton beach huts and shelters in the winter chill
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Brighton beach huts and shelters in the winter chill

Mon 23rd February, 2015 - by editor - 2 Comments.

With my coat buttoned up against the February chill, I took a walk along the seaside path that runs west from Brighton into Hove. At the western end there’s a …

Brighton beach huts and shelters in the winter chill Read More
Brighton's derelict West Pier in the winter sun and storms - in photos
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Brighton’s derelict West Pier in the winter sun and storms – in photos

Fri 20th February, 2015 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I’ve been drawn to Brighton’s West Pier ever since I saw it featured in the photo story that  accompanied the vinyl release of The Who’s Quadrophenia and it’s been heartbreaking …

Brighton’s derelict West Pier in the winter sun and storms – in photos Read More
Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views
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Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views

Mon 19th January, 2015Mon 19th January, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team …

Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views Read More
Brighton’s West Pier in 2014 - Victorian elegance rusts into the sea
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Brighton’s West Pier in 2014 – Victorian elegance rusts into the sea

Tue 9th December, 2014Tue 9th December, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

It’s heartbreaking to see the skeletal remains of the once-grand Brighton West Pier slowly rusting into the English Channel.

Brighton’s West Pier in 2014 – Victorian elegance rusts into the sea Read More
Over fifty Margate photos, including beach views, Dreamland, Turner Gallery, Old Town and more
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Over fifty Margate photos, including beach views, Dreamland, Turner Gallery, Old Town and more

Wed 29th January, 2014Mon 19th January, 2015 - by editor - 10 Comments.

I enjoyed a splendid trip to the seaside town of Margate in Kent recently, and spent the day wandering around the beachfront and old town before heading off to the …

Over fifty Margate photos, including beach views, Dreamland, Turner Gallery, Old Town and more Read More
Here's why Octopuses are some of the coolest creatures on the planet [video]
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Here’s why octopuses are some of the coolest creatures on the planet [video]

Thu 14th February, 2013Thu 14th February, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

To start off, with octopuses are mighty weird things. They have two eyes and four pairs of arms and are bilaterally symmetric, with a hard beak around its mouth at the centre point …

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Photos of the beaches, harbour and streets of Tenby, west Wales
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Photos of the beaches, harbour and streets of Tenby, west Wales

Wed 19th September, 2012Wed 19th September, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve just posted up a new gallery of some 65 photos taken during our recent stay in the beautiful small west Wales town of Tenby. I hope you like them!

Photos of the beaches, harbour and streets of Tenby, west Wales Read More
A late summer stroll along the splendid beaches of Tenby, west Wales
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A late summer stroll along the splendid beaches of Tenby, west Wales

Thu 13th September, 2012Thu 13th September, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I used to visit Tenby when I was a kid, but coming back as an adult I was rather blown away by the beauty of the small West Wales town, …

A late summer stroll along the splendid beaches of Tenby, west Wales Read More
The tragedy of West Pier, Brighton beach, Brighton
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The tragedy of West Pier, Brighton beach, Brighton

Mon 9th April, 2012Sun 21st April, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Unlikely to ever recover from the suspicious fires that saw this beautiful Grade I listed pier reduced to a burnt out shell, Brighton’s West Pier cuts a sorrowful sight in the spring …

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Terre a Terre, Brighton - my very favourite restaurant
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A delightful lunch at Terre a Terre, East Street, Brighton

Wed 4th April, 2012Wed 4th April, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

Yesterday, I was taken off to Brighton for a real birthday treat: lunch at Terre a Terre, which is just about my favourite vegetarian restaurant anywhere.

A delightful lunch at Terre a Terre, East Street, Brighton Read More
Margate in the snow
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Margate – walking by the sea, sand and snow

Mon 13th February, 2012Thu 6th June, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

There were snowy scenes around  Margate last week, with the faded south coast seaside town enjoying a fairly substantial covering of snow. I loved walking along the deserted, snow-covered beach and grabbed a …

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Volk’s Electric railway and the fabulously eccentric Seaside Railway, Brighton

Mon 23rd January, 2012Mon 23rd January, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Although the beautiful West Pier looks unlikely to rise from the depths again, there’s still some quirky attractions to be found around the south coast city of Brighton. One of …

Volk’s Electric railway and the fabulously eccentric Seaside Railway, Brighton Read More
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Broadstairs in the rain

Sun 6th December, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s some pics from our walk around the town when it was pissing down with rain. I’ll post up some less soggy pics later. More: Broadstairs, Kent

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The Brighton Sea Railway

Fri 18th April, 2008 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve just been sent an interesting YouTube animation of one of the most bonkers railways ever built – Volk’s Brighton to Rottingdean Seashore Electric railway. This mad piece of Victorian …

The Brighton Sea Railway Read More

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