soho – Page 2 – urban75: art, photos, walks

Petition launched to save the 12 Bar Club and London’s Tin Pan Alley from developers

Thu 15th May, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

A petition has been launched on Change.org to lobby Camden Council and English Heritage to save London’s famous Denmark Street from developers.

London / photos / Places

Snapshots from the streets of Soho, London, April 2014

Mon 21st April, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of photos taken around Soho this weekend. Above is a close up of a display of postcards being sold on Oxford Street, featuring such tourist-pleasing stalwarts subjects as …

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Hysteria & Disaster art show at Maison Bertaux, Soho, London

Thu 13th March, 2014Thu 13th March, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Last night, I went along to the private view for the Hysteria & Disaster art show in the splendid Maison Bertaux gallery/ patisserie in Greek Street, Soho.

London / photos / Places

Photo report – 100 artists at the Q Park, Chinatown, London, 3-9 Feb, 2014

Tue 25th February, 2014Wed 15th July, 2020 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I loved the amazing independent art show that was put on in a Cavendish Square car park in central London in October last year, so when I heard of a …

Lower Manhattan, Soho and East Village - ten street photos

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Lower Manhattan, Soho and East Village and a dangling pretzel – ten New York street photos

Fri 10th January, 2014Fri 10th January, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of ten photos I took around Lower Manhattan during my recent visit to New York. Most of the photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D camera and …

Flat White, Berwick Street, London - my new favourite Soho cafe

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Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop

Mon 6th January, 2014Sun 5th January, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat …

London / photos / Places

The Hobbit newsagent on Wardour Street reveals its 1970s frontage

Mon 6th January, 2014Sun 5th January, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Spotted in Soho over the weekend was this lovely old 1970s wooden shop sign for the Hobbit newsagent at 72, Wardour Street, central London.

On The Beat Records in Soho London up for sale on eBay

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On The Beat Records in Soho, London goes up for sale on eBay

Thu 7th November, 2013Thu 7th November, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The owner of one of London’s most famous record stores has advertised his entire business for sale on eBay, with the asking price of £300,000 including the shop’s vast collection …

Tap at 193 Wardour Street W1 saves the day with a five star cup of coffee

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Tap Coffee at 193 Wardour Street, Soho, London saves the day

Fri 13th September, 2013Fri 13th September, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After a rather disastrous coffee at the Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, our quest for a good, strong brew in a pleasant atmosphere had reached critical levels, so we were pleased …

London / Places

The street art of Hanway Street, London, featuring Ewan McGregor and a Bee Gee

Fri 2nd August, 2013Fri 2nd August, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Seen on Hanway Street, central London (just off Oxford Street) is this interesting collection of mixed medium portraits, created by street artist Paul Don Smith.

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Another West End record store bites the dust as JB’s, Hanway Street, London closes

Thu 1st August, 2013Tue 6th August, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

I guess it was only a matter of time, but it was still sad to see that the long-serving JB’s record store in Hanway Street, central London has closed down.

London / photos / Places

Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, Soho – loud and disappointing

Mon 29th July, 2013Mon 29th July, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Burdened with a mighty hangover from the last night’s over-indulgences, I figured a good strong coffee in a decent cafe would see me straight, but Soho’s Speakeasy Espresso and Brew …

London / Places

Foxcroft and Ginger – a small but pleasing Soho coffee house, central London

Sat 20th April, 2013Fri 19th April, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Run by a husband and wife team, Foxcroft & Ginger opened their Soho coffeehouse in January 2010. Located in Berwick Street in central London, it’s a handy place to pop into …

London / Places

The Anonymous beer bottle, Soho, London

Tue 26th February, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Spotted in Soho, central London. A man-sized Anonymous beer bottle!

festivals / London / photos / Places

Chinese New Year 2013 – the Year of the Snake in London

Sun 10th February, 2013Sun 10th February, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Today is the Chinese New Year and the start of the Year of the Snake, and London is hosting what is claimed to be the largest free celebrations outside of Asia.

A cornucopia of coiled copper with Alice Anderson at Riflemaker, London W1

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A cornucopia of coiled copper with Alice Anderson at Riflemaker gallery, London W1

Wed 31st October, 2012Wed 31st October, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I rather liked this work by the French/Algerian artist Alice Anderson on display at the Riflemaker gallery in London’s West End. Get there at the right time and you’ll see the …

London / Places

Soho Square swelters in the early summer sun

Fri 25th May, 2012Fri 25th May, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With the temperatures soaring up to 25C, Soho Square was jam-packed with lunchtime picnickers, office workers, tourists and the time-rich, all keen to soak up the glorious sunshine.

London / Places

Cinnamon buns to die for at the Nordic Bakery, Golden Square, Soho, London W1

Tue 27th March, 2012Tue 27th March, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I can’t think of many Finnish-owned bakeries in London, but this one in Golden Square, Soho is definitely worth a visit – especially for the cinnamon buns!

Saturday lunchtime at Golden Square, London W1

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Saturday lunchtime at Golden Square, Soho, London

Sun 25th March, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Perhaps one of London’s lesser known public square, Golden Square lies just east of Regent Street and north of Piccadilly Circus in Soho.

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Soho street scenes: Berwick Market and models for hire

Mon 16th January, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

End of the day, Berwick market, Soho. The street market was first established in the 18th century but it wasn’t until 1892 that it was officially recognised.

Brixton / London / photos / Places

Street signs, stickers and graffiti, London July 2010

Tue 27th July, 2010Tue 27th July, 2010 - by editor - 2 Comments.

A collection of street signs and graffiti seen around London. Can’t complain about the sentiments contained in this sticker seen near Carnaby Street, W1.

London / Places

Yumchaa tea rooms, Soho: possibly the finest tea in London

Tue 11th May, 2010Tue 11th May, 2010 - by editor - 3 Comments.

This is a lovely tea shop/cafe in the heart of Soho. You can smell the leaves of the many blends on offer before ordering, and they do some pretty fine …

Clubs & Nightlife / London / music / Places

Gossips Club, London

Fri 27th February, 2009Sat 18th February, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

We pay homage to one of London’s finest clubs, which closed a few years ago. WARNING: this feature includes some seriously shocking hairstyles and yours truly clad in vast amounts …