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I was out and about around Soho, London this afternoon and grabbed a few photos on my travels. All the photos were taken on my trusty Ricoh GR compact camera.
London Soho street photos – graffiti and small details, May 2014 Read More
A petition has been launched on Change.org to lobby Camden Council and English Heritage to save London’s famous Denmark Street from developers.
Petition launched to save the 12 Bar Club and London’s Tin Pan Alley from developers Read More
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 …
Snapshots from the streets of Soho, London, April 2014 Read More
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.
Hysteria & Disaster art show at Maison Bertaux, Soho, London Read More
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 …
Photo report – 100 artists at the Q Park, Chinatown, London, 3-9 Feb, 2014 Read More
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 …
Lower Manhattan, Soho and East Village and a dangling pretzel – ten New York street photos Read More
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 …
Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop Read More
Spotted in Soho over the weekend was this lovely old 1970s wooden shop sign for the Hobbit newsagent at 72, Wardour Street, central London.
The Hobbit newsagent on Wardour Street reveals its 1970s frontage Read More
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 …
On The Beat Records in Soho, London goes up for sale on eBay Read More
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 …
Tap Coffee at 193 Wardour Street, Soho, London saves the day Read More
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.
The street art of Hanway Street, London, featuring Ewan McGregor and a Bee Gee Read More
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.
Another West End record store bites the dust as JB’s, Hanway Street, London closes Read More
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 …
Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, Soho – loud and disappointing Read More
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 …
Foxcroft and Ginger – a small but pleasing Soho coffee house, central London Read More
Spotted in Soho, central London. A man-sized Anonymous beer bottle!
The Anonymous beer bottle, Soho, London Read More
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.
Chinese New Year 2013 – the Year of the Snake in London Read More
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 …
A cornucopia of coiled copper with Alice Anderson at Riflemaker gallery, London W1 Read More
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.
Soho Square swelters in the early summer sun Read More
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!
Cinnamon buns to die for at the Nordic Bakery, Golden Square, Soho, London W1 Read More
Perhaps one of London’s lesser known public square, Golden Square lies just east of Regent Street and north of Piccadilly Circus in Soho.
Saturday lunchtime at Golden Square, Soho, London Read More
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.
Soho street scenes: Berwick Market and models for hire Read More
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.
Street signs, stickers and graffiti, London July 2010 Read More
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 …
Yumchaa tea rooms, Soho: possibly the finest tea in London Read More
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 …
Gossips Club, London Read More
Some more handheld street photos taken with my Ricoh GR Digital Camera Check out the Bedford Square feature More pics: Early evening, Soho
Early evening, Soho and Bedford Square Read More