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The River Thames at low tide: mudlarkers, sunbathers and bridges – 30 photos

Fri 30th July, 2021Thu 5th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Large expanses of rocks, pebbles and bijou sandy beaches are exposed at low tide on the River Thames, and this is when you’ll see some people mudlarking – a phrase …

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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.

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Art in dingy places: The joy of the Southbank floor mosaics
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Art in dingy places: The joy of the Southbank floor mosaics

Fri 5th October, 2018Fri 5th October, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017
Clubs & Nightlife / London / photos / Places

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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Music, art and machinery, Klanghaus: 800 Breaths at Southbank Centre, London
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Music, art and machinery, Klanghaus: 800 Breaths at Southbank Centre, London

Thu 6th July, 2017Thu 6th July, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located 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.

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

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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Practising parkour on the sandy beach of the River Thames, South Bank, London
London / photos / Places

Practising parkour on the sandy beach of the River Thames, South Bank, London

Mon 18th February, 2013Mon 18th February, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I 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.

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Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 at the National Theatre, London
London / photos / Places

Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 at the National Theatre, London

Tue 8th January, 2013Tue 8th January, 2013 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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 …

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London / Places

A drink on the fifth floor balcony at the Festival Hall on the Southbank, London

Wed 25th July, 2012Wed 25th July, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

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 …

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Pic of the day: lone fire eater, South Bank, London
London / photos / Places

Pic of the day: lone fire eater, South Bank, London

Thu 7th June, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Gamely pursuing his craft despite the complete absence of a crowd is this lone fire eater, spotted on London’s South Bank.

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London Eye 360 videos serves up interactive London views
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London Eye 360 panorama serves up interactive London video

Tue 21st February, 2012Tue 21st February, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Now 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.

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London / Places

Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall

Tue 31st January, 2012Mon 30th January, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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 …

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London / photos

Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream

Tue 30th August, 2011Tue 30th August, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

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 …

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London / photos / Places

Pic of the day: Bagpipes and big drum, South bank, London

Sun 28th August, 2011Sun 28th August, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Clubs & Nightlife / festivals / London / Places

Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands

Mon 1st August, 2011Mon 1st August, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Vintage 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.

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festivals / London / Places

Mayor’s Thames Festival celebrates London and its river

Sun 12th September, 2010 - by editor - 1 Comment

We popped along to the Thames Festival this afternoon and had rather a splendid day of it all.

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Clubs & Nightlife / London / Places

Club Duckie’s 15th Birthday Party at the Southbank Centre

Sat 11th September, 2010Mon 12th December, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was a fantastic night – the Southbank was packed, the floor sticky with spilt beer and the music was  fabulous – any club that plays Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” …

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London

Bright light over London. Are we calling Batman?

Wed 24th March, 2010Wed 24th March, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

There’s a very bright blue light shining up into the central London night sky from what must be somewhere around the Southbank. I don’t think we’re in need of Batman …

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Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank

Tue 24th June, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some more photos from my Saturday stroll: This elaborate piece of punctuation-untroubled stone lettering informs passers by that: “In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where …

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