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Pubs, a chalky penis and pavement history: a look around the streets of Chepstow, south Wales
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 15, 2017 | No CommentsHere’s my second short collection of photos of the small border town of Chepstow in south east Wales, taken as I headed to and from the nearby Green Gathering festival. -
![Bognor is a place that I’ve found myself visiting rather more than I’d like of late, by virtue of the fact that my football team (Dulwich Hamlet) seem to play […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bognor-seaside-01-115x115.jpg "Bognor photos: dark clouds, windy scenes and a knackered old pier in photos")
Bognor photos: dark clouds, windy scenes and a knackered old pier in photos
Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 | 1 CommentBognor is a place that I’ve found myself visiting rather more than I’d like of late, by virtue of the fact that my football team (Dulwich Hamlet) seem to play […] -
![Since I’ve been fortunate to rejoin The Monochrome Set, I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the UK a lot more and, of course, I’ve been taking my camera with […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/glasgow-photos-01-3-115x115.jpg "In photos: Glasgow street scenes, pubs, station and architecture")
In photos: Glasgow street scenes, pubs, station and architecture
Posted on Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016 | No CommentsSince I’ve been fortunate to rejoin The Monochrome Set, I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the UK a lot more and, of course, I’ve been taking my camera with […] -
![En route to the lovely Green Gathering festival earlier this month, there was time to take a short walk around Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, a small town (pop: 12,300) adjoining the border […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chepstow-wales-photos-01-1-115x115.jpg "Tintern Massive, flabby fish and a big gun: A quick look around Chepstow, South Wales: in photos")
Tintern Massive, flabby fish and a big gun: A quick look around Chepstow, South Wales: in photos
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016 | No CommentsEn route to the lovely Green Gathering festival earlier this month, there was time to take a short walk around Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, a small town (pop: 12,300) adjoining the border […] -
![When I visited Bognor Regis earlier this year, I was blasted with a monsoon-like rain and a howling gale that made taking photos near-impossible, so it was great to return over the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bognor-regis-pier-streeet-shots-013-115x115.jpg "Bognor Regis, East Sussex – street shots, Terry’s donuts and the run-down pier")
Bognor Regis, East Sussex – street shots, Terry’s donuts and the run-down pier
Posted on Monday, Nov 23, 2015 | No CommentsWhen I visited Bognor Regis earlier this year, I was blasted with a monsoon-like rain and a howling gale that made taking photos near-impossible, so it was great to return over the […] -
![During a particularly short sighted bout of rampant rationalisation in the 1970s, most of Cardiff’s once stunning Queen Street station was demolished and replaced by a glorified hut. The glorious cast iron […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cardiff-queen-street-station-02-115x115.jpg "Cardiff Queen Street railway station modernisation adds new platforms for increased Valleys traffic")
Cardiff Queen Street railway station modernisation adds new platforms for increased Valleys traffic
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015 | No CommentsDuring a particularly short sighted bout of rampant rationalisation in the 1970s, most of Cardiff’s once stunning Queen Street station was demolished and replaced by a glorified hut. The glorious cast iron […] -
A photo walk around West India Quay and Canary Wharf, London E14
Posted on Monday, Sep 1, 2014 | 1 CommentHere’s a small selection of photos taken around West India Quay and Canary Wharf from yesterday’s trip to the excellent Museum of London Docklands. -
![Now spanning the width of the Thames with station entrances on both the north and south sides of the river, London Blackfriars railway station has recently been fitted out with thousands […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/london-blackfriars-bridge-06-115x115.jpg "Photos of London Blackfriars railway bridge – the world’s largest solar-powered bridge")
Photos of London Blackfriars railway bridge – the world’s largest solar-powered bridge
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014 | 1 CommentNow spanning the width of the Thames with station entrances on both the north and south sides of the river, London Blackfriars railway station has recently been fitted out with thousands […] -
![I’m just about old enough to remember when Cardiff Queen Street station was fronted by the imposing Victorian architecture of the Taff Vale Railway offices, while the main platforms above were […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cardif-queen-street-station-02-115x115.jpg "Cardiff Queen Street station gets its old platforms back as part of £220m rail improvement scheme")
Cardiff Queen Street station gets its old platforms back as part of £220m rail improvement scheme
Posted on Thursday, Feb 27, 2014 | 2 CommentsI’m just about old enough to remember when Cardiff Queen Street station was fronted by the imposing Victorian architecture of the Taff Vale Railway offices, while the main platforms above were […] -
![Spotted yesterday – a hand-painted British Railways logo painted on to the wall of Otford railway station in Kent, next to a damaged window covered in hazard tape. Formed of two […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/otford-station-br-115x115.png "Pic of the day: Otford Station – broken window, hazard tape and BR symbol")
Pic of the day: Otford Station – broken window, hazard tape and BR symbol
Posted on Sunday, Feb 3, 2013 | 1 CommentSpotted yesterday – a hand-painted British Railways logo painted on to the wall of Otford railway station in Kent, next to a damaged window covered in hazard tape. Formed of two […] -
The magnificent Edwardian grandeur of Birmingham Moor Street station
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 | No CommentsBeautifully restored and putting the nearby New Street station to shame is the magnificent Birmingham Moor Street station, situated close to Brum’s famous Bullring shopping centre. -
![Immaculately preserved despite not seeing a passenger train for nearly half a century, the old Cirencester branch platform at Kemble station is a treat if you have a bit of a thing […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kemble-railway-station-28-115x115.jpg "Kemble station and the old Cirencester branch platform – a feast of GWR style")
Kemble station and the old Cirencester branch platform – a feast of GWR style
Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 | 3 CommentsImmaculately preserved despite not seeing a passenger train for nearly half a century, the old Cirencester branch platform at Kemble station is a treat if you have a bit of a thing […] -
![Now stranded in the middle of a car park in the centre of town is the remains of Cirencester Town railway station, a rather fine two-storey building designed by Isambard Kingdon […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cirencester-town-railway-station-01-115x115.jpg "Cirencester Town disused railway station – Victorian Gothic stuck in a car park")
Cirencester Town disused railway station – Victorian Gothic stuck in a car park
Posted on Monday, Sep 26, 2011 | 14 CommentsNow stranded in the middle of a car park in the centre of town is the remains of Cirencester Town railway station, a rather fine two-storey building designed by Isambard Kingdon […] -
![Purchased for the princely sum of £1.25 on eBay, this old British rail ticket is for a journey which can no longer be made, as East Brixton station has long […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/east-brixton-battersea-1969-01-115x115.jpg "Brixton’s lost railways – East Brixton station to Battersea, 3rd October 1969")
Brixton’s lost railways – East Brixton station to Battersea, 3rd October 1969
Posted on Thursday, Jun 9, 2011 | 5 CommentsPurchased for the princely sum of £1.25 on eBay, this old British rail ticket is for a journey which can no longer be made, as East Brixton station has long […] -
London Victoria railway station – the refurbished roof sees the light
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 | No CommentsCosting a cool £24m and the result of several years work, the roof renewal project at London’s bustling Victoria railway terminus is finally reaching completion.