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London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs
Posted on Monday, Oct 15, 2018 | No CommentsWith London embracing Autumn’s long shadows and chilly breezes, I took to the streets and grabbed some photos around Soho, the Southbank and Battersea. -
![Found lurking on the floor of a particularly grim and unloved underpass by the Southbank Centre can be found this charming collection of mosaic portraits, celebrating well-known people with connections […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/southbank-mosaics-01-115x115.jpg "Art in dingy places: The joy of the Southbank floor mosaics")
Art in dingy places: The joy of the Southbank floor mosaics
Posted on Friday, Oct 5, 2018 | No CommentsFound lurking on the floor of a particularly grim and unloved underpass by the Southbank Centre can be found this charming collection of mosaic portraits, celebrating well-known people with connections […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/southbank-summer-night-04-115x115.jpg "The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017")
The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017
Posted on Friday, Jul 7, 2017 | No CommentsOn 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 […] -
Music, art and machinery, Klanghaus: 800 Breaths at Southbank Centre, London
Posted on Thursday, Jul 6, 2017 | No CommentsLocated in the usually hidden rafters of the Royal Festival Hall, ‘Klanghaus: 800 Breaths‘ is a site-responsive immersive experience that merges art, music, machinery and performance. And it’s bloody brilliant. -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/southbank-april-2016-01-1-115x115.jpg "London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat")
London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 6, 2016 | No CommentsYesterday 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 […] -
Practising parkour on the sandy beach of the River Thames, South Bank, London
Posted on Monday, Feb 18, 2013 | No CommentsI spotted these kids practising parkour on a chilly February afternoon. They’d set up on the stretch of sandy beach that’s exposed during low tide outside the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank, central London. -
![I can definitely recommend paying a visit to the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 exhibition at the National Theatre, London – and the good news is that the exhibition’s run has now been extended […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/landscape-photographer-year-london-01-115x115.jpg "Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 at the National Theatre, London")
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 at the National Theatre, London
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 | 2 CommentsI can definitely recommend paying a visit to the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 exhibition at the National Theatre, London – and the good news is that the exhibition’s run has now been extended […] -
![If you’re looking for a great place to meet up with friends for an afternoon/evening drink/picnic, I can warmly recommend the fifth floor balcony at the Royal Festival Hall, located on […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/royal-festival-hall-drink-01-115x115.jpg "A drink on the fifth floor balcony at the Festival Hall on the Southbank, London")
A drink on the fifth floor balcony at the Festival Hall on the Southbank, London
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 | 1 CommentIf you’re looking for a great place to meet up with friends for an afternoon/evening drink/picnic, I can warmly recommend the fifth floor balcony at the Royal Festival Hall, located on […] -
Pic of the day: lone fire eater, South Bank, London
Posted on Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 | No CommentsGamely pursuing his craft despite the complete absence of a crowd is this lone fire eater, spotted on London’s South Bank. -
London Eye 360 panorama serves up interactive London video
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 | No CommentsNow ready for your viewing and scrolling pleasure is a stunning 24-hour, time-lapse 360 degree video shot from the top of the London Eye. -
![Seen on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall at dusk is this curious boat shaped hotel room designed by David Kohn Architects and Turner Prize-nominated artist Fiona Banner. Up to […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/southbank-festival-hall-01-115x115.jpg "Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall")
Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 | 2 CommentsSeen on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall at dusk is this curious boat shaped hotel room designed by David Kohn Architects and Turner Prize-nominated artist Fiona Banner. Up to […] -
![London’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/southbank-london-aug-2011-20-115x115.jpg "Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream")
Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 | 1 CommentLondon’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some […] -
![Seen by the Festival Hall on London’s South Bank today. It has to be said that the authentic, tartan-tastic, sporran-flapping ‘Hoots Mon! ‘ Scottish illusion was slightly shattered when the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bagpipes-and-drum-south-bank-115x115.jpg "Pic of the day: Bagpipes and big drum, South bank, London")
Pic of the day: Bagpipes and big drum, South bank, London
Posted on Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 | No CommentsSeen by the Festival Hall on London’s South Bank today. It has to be said that the authentic, tartan-tastic, sporran-flapping ‘Hoots Mon! ‘ Scottish illusion was slightly shattered when the […] -
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands
Posted on Monday, Aug 1, 2011 | 1 CommentVintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London. -
Mayor’s Thames Festival celebrates London and its river
Posted on Sunday, Sep 12, 2010 | 1 CommentWe popped along to the Thames Festival this afternoon and had rather a splendid day of it all.