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Clubs & Nightlife / news / photos / Places

In photos: late night drinking in the bars of Hull

Mon 7th February, 2022Mon 7th February, 2022 - by editor - 1 Comment

After my band had played a show at the excellent New Adelphi venue in Hull on Saturday night, we decided to hit the town for some post-gig drinking. Our original …

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London / news / photos / Places

Photo feature: all quiet in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, after the festive season

Wed 5th January, 2022Wed 5th January, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With the festive season well and truly over, Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross was all but deserted yesterday. Here’s a selection of photos taken around the area:

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cardiff / news / photos / Places / wales / Wales

Cardiff in winter: Christmas lights, mist, fog, rain and reflections – 21 photos

Wed 5th January, 2022Tue 8th February, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of 21 photos taken around Cardiff during the festive season, revealing Christmas lights, mist, late night fog, rain and reflections:

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London / news / photos / Places

In photos: the street preachers of Oxford Street, London

Sun 3rd October, 2021Sat 2nd October, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We’ve been documenting the many street preachers of Brixton in some considerable detail on our sister site, but here’s a small selection seen on Oxford Street recently:

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Oxford Street Reflections - abstract human shapes on a mirrored roof
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Oxford Street Reflections – abstract human shapes on a mirrored awning

Thu 10th June, 2021Thu 10th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Standing outside the John Lewis store in Oxford Street, central London, I became fascinated by the abstract human shapes that were being reflected in the store’s awning as people walked …

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In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London
London / news / photos / Places

In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London

Sat 22nd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Six years after my first visit, I returned to the Sky Garden in the City of London and took in the spectacular views from the top of the landmark skyscraper. …

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London street photography - 25 photos from central London, April 202
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London street photography – 25 photos from central London, April 2021

Thu 29th April, 2021Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a collection of 25 photos taken around central London this month, taking in Vauxhall, the River Thames, Albert Embankment and the South Bank.

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Vauxhall at night - skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021
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Vauxhall at night – skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021

Wed 27th January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Vauxhall is rapidly turning into a mini-Manhattan for the wealthy, with huge new tower blocks and luxury apartments punching the skyline. Here’s some photos taken from both sides of the …

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In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021
London / news / photos / Places

In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021

Wed 20th January, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Since I’ve walked around every single park within a three mile radius of my Brixton home, l thought it was time to venture further afield, and dust off my Dahon folding …

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Tinseltown in the rain: Oxford Street Christmas lights in a late night downpour, Dec 2020
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Tinseltown in the rain: Oxford Street Christmas lights in a late night downpour, Dec 2020

Fri 11th December, 2020Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of photos taken last night showing a near-deserted Oxford Street in the rain:

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The lovely Christmas lights by Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London
London / news / photos

The lovely Christmas lights by Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London

Tue 1st December, 2020Mon 30th November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Despite a growing cynicism and the sure-fire fact that Christmas 2020 is going to be irredeemably crap for me, I have to admit I liked this little display in Whitfield …

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Finsbury Park in the autumn sunshine - 34 photos
London / news / photos / Places

The blues and browns of Finsbury Park in the autumn sunshine – 34 photos

Mon 23rd November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

One of the first of the great London parks laid out in the Victorian era, Finsbury PRK park borders the residential neighbourhoods of Harringay, Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, and Manor …

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The incredible Tate Britain light installation celebrating Diwali - in photos
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The incredible Tate Britain light installation celebrating Diwali – in photos

Mon 16th November, 2020Sun 15th November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Unveiled last week, this wonderful light installation on the front of Tate Britain – which is currently back in lockdown – celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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Green Park goes for the full autumnal colours, Nov 2020
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London’s Green Park in magnificent autumnal hues, Nov 2020

Sat 7th November, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I took another stroll around central London’s Green Park recently and captured some wonderful autumn colours. I hope you like them too!

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Gas lamps, autumnal scenes and late night views, Hyde Park, London
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Gas lamps, autumnal scenes and late night views, Hyde Park, London

Tue 3rd November, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Hyde Park is still illuminated by gas lighting, adding a beautiful warm glow to late night walks through the largest of the capital’s four Royal Parks. Here’s a series of …

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London street photography: thirty views from Soho, Mayfair and Islington
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London street photography: thirty views from Soho, Mayfair, The Angel and Islington

Wed 28th October, 2020Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a collection of 30 photos assembled from my recent wanders around central London. Almost all of the shots were taken with my Ricoh GRiii compact camera, which is a …

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Check out the Face To Face exhibition, King's Cross Tunnel, London, Oct- 19th Nov 2020
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Check out the Face To Face exhibition in the King’s Cross Tunnel, London – runs until Sunday, 29th Nov 2020

Tue 27th October, 2020Tue 27th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Divided across an open air space and in the adjacent King’s Cross Tunnel, Face to Face is a compelling exhibition of social documentary photography curated by Ekow Eshun, in partnership …

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Empty floors, open spaces and unused stairs: a look around a deserted Barbican Centre - in photo
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Empty floors, open spaces and unused stairs: a look around a deserted Barbican Centre – in photos

Fri 23rd October, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Owned, funded and managed by the City of London Corporation, the Barbican Centre performing arts centre was officially opened to the public by Queen Elizabeth II on 3 March 1982, …

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Autumn takes over in London's Green Park- 18 photos shot with Ricoh GRiii camera
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Autumn takes over in London’s Green Park- 23 photos shot with the Ricoh GRiii compact camera

Thu 22nd October, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with a huge selection of open spaces, and they’ve become essential places to breathe some fresh air and  momentarily escape the grim reality of the ongoing …

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In photos: the arms-aloft street preacher with a speaker in a shopping trolley, Whitehall, London, Sat 17th Oct 2020
London / news / photos

In photos: the arms-aloft street preacher with a speaker in a shopping trolley, Whitehall, London

Wed 21st October, 2020Tue 20th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Seen strutting along Whitehall, music blaring and arms aloft was this fella who had a Big Message for everyone.

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In photos: Covid-19 anti-mask protests, central London, Sat 17th Oct 2020
London / news / photos / Places

In photos: Pizzagate, Clowns, Bill Gates and Satanic Vaccines – Covid-19 anti-mask protests, central London, Sat 17th Oct 2020

Sun 18th October, 2020Sun 18th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

As coronavirus rates continue to spiral upwards across the UK, two small groups of mask-less conspiracy loons decided to take to the streets of London to demand their right to …

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A photo walk through Green Park, St James's Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020
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A photo walk through Green Park, St James’s Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020

Sat 5th September, 2020Mon 7th September, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On a rainy September afternoon, I took a stroll through central London, walking from Green Park tube station through the adjacent park, and then to St James’s Park and on …

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In photos: Extinction Rebellion in Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd September 2020
London / news / photos

In photos: Extinction Rebellion in Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd September 2020

Thu 3rd September, 2020Thu 3rd September, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of 37 photos taken at the Extinction Rebellion occupation of Parliament Square in London yesterday. Despite the large police presence surrounding the square and a helicopter hovering …

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50 photos - a trip to King's Cross Coal Drop Yards in London
London / news / photos / Places / stuff

King’s Cross Coal Drop Yards, The Lighthouse and Regent’s Canal: fifty photos

Sat 8th August, 2020Sun 20th December, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Given that it’s one of those privately owned faux ‘public’ spaces with security guards lurking in every doorway, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy my trip to Coal Drops Yard, a large, …

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Cardiff in lockdown - stations, street photos and night scenes, July 2020
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Cardiff in lockdown – stations, street photos and night scenes, July 2020

Fri 24th July, 2020Thu 23rd July, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Although the lockdown is slowly easing in Wales, Cardiff remains strangely quiet with many of its once-bustling streets remaining empty. Here’s some photos from an (essential) trip earlier this week.

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Deserted London: the empty streets of Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, June 2020
London / news / photos / Places

Deserted London: the empty streets of Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, June 2020

Sat 6th June, 2020Sat 6th June, 2020 - by editor - 1 Comment

The ongoing coronavirus lockdown has reduced the once bustling centre of London into a ghost town, with almost all its shops, businesses, cafes and bars remaining closed for over two …

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Photo archives: London Mayday protest, Parliament Square, 1st May 2000
London / news / photos / Places

Photo archives: London Mayday 2K protest, Parliament Square, 1st May 2000

Fri 1st May, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Twenty years ago, Parliament Square in London was filled with anti-capitalist protesters, green campaigners and activists for a celebration of Mayday. Here’s some photos from the day:

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The River Thames, Tate Modern and city night views before the lockdown
London / news / photos / Places

The River Thames, Tate Modern and city night views before the lockdown

Fri 10th April, 2020Thu 9th April, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a short series of central London photos taken at the end of last month, before the lockdown restricted movement. How I dream of being able to take a stroll …

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In photos: the deserted streets of New York during the coronavirus lockdown, April 2020
New York / news / photos / Places

In photos: the deserted streets of New York during the coronavirus lockdown, April 2020

Thu 9th April, 2020Thu 9th April, 2020 - by Jim_NYC - Leave a Comment

Jim, our resident New York snapper, took to the deserted streets of Manhattan recently and sent us these scenes of the city in full coronavirus lockdown:

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Tokyo photos: street scenes, signs, architecture and the Monochrome Set
art / Clubs & Nightlife / music / news / photos / Places

Tokyo photos: street scenes, signs, architecture, a beer cocktail and the Monochrome Set

Mon 16th March, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s my final selection of photos from my trip to Tokyo a while back. This time I was taking pictures of the architecture, street signs and people plus some scenes …

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