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![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 […] -
![London is a great walking city, and there’s plenty of interesting strolls you can take, even when the weather is a bit crap. On a damp and misty Sunday, we got […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/vauxhall-chelsea-saatchi-16-115x115.jpg "A grey and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London")
A grey and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London
Posted on Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 | 2 CommentsLondon is a great walking city, and there’s plenty of interesting strolls you can take, even when the weather is a bit crap. On a damp and misty Sunday, we got […] -
![I’ve been wandering around central London a bit of late and, as usual, have been photographing anything that catches my eye. Here’s a fresh selection of 24 photos which I […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/london-street-views-2016-01-1-115x115.jpg "Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views")
Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 | No CommentsI’ve been wandering around central London a bit of late and, as usual, have been photographing anything that catches my eye. Here’s a fresh selection of 24 photos which I […] -
![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 […] -
![Spring is in the air and I’ve been out and about in London with my trusty Ricoh GR camera. Here’s a brief selection of photos taken around the banks of the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/london-photos-april-2015-011-115x115.jpg "London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city")
London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city
Posted on Thursday, Apr 16, 2015 | No CommentsSpring is in the air and I’ve been out and about in London with my trusty Ricoh GR camera. Here’s a brief selection of photos taken around the banks of the […] -
![Completed in July this year, the WW1 warship HMS President on the Thames has been repainted in ‘dazzle camouflage,’ as part of 14-18 NOW, the official cultural programme to commemorate […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dazzle-ship-london-01-115x115.jpg "HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage on the River Thames, London")
HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage on the River Thames, London
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014 | No CommentsCompleted in July this year, the WW1 warship HMS President on the Thames has been repainted in ‘dazzle camouflage,’ as part of 14-18 NOW, the official cultural programme to commemorate […] -
The Skateboard Graveyard of Hungerford Bridge continues to grow
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 | 3 CommentsGrowing steadily since some time around 2009, this pile of broken skateboards can be found facing the downstream pedestrian crossing on Hungerford Bridge. -
![I was hoping to see London covered in clean, crisp white snow, but instead the New Year has started in a more traditional manner, with the capital under a grey, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/january-thames-walk-2013-15-115x115.jpg "A damp and grey London walk along the Albert and Victoria Embankments")
A damp and grey London walk along the Albert and Victoria Embankments
Posted on Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 | 1 CommentI was hoping to see London covered in clean, crisp white snow, but instead the New Year has started in a more traditional manner, with the capital under a grey, […] -
![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 […] -
![Yesterday, we went along to a packed Vauxhall river bank to watch the The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla go past – and it was quite a sight. Here’s some pics […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/diamond-jubilee-flotilla-19-115x115.jpg "Photos of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla from Vauxhall, south London")
Photos of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla from Vauxhall, south London
Posted on Monday, Jun 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsYesterday, we went along to a packed Vauxhall river bank to watch the The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla go past – and it was quite a sight. Here’s some pics […] -
![Here’s some photos taken around Greenwich, including a snap of the neoclassical glory of The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul (above), and the soon-to-be reopened Cutty Sark. Oh, and […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/greenwich-scenes-spring-2012-011-115x115.jpg "Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine")
Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 | No CommentsHere’s some photos taken around Greenwich, including a snap of the neoclassical glory of The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul (above), and the soon-to-be reopened Cutty Sark. Oh, and […] -
![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 […] -
![Yes it’s true! The lovely E really is dancing in the middle of the River Thames, although anyone hoping for a dramatic water-splashing, leg kicking scene in the middle of a busy waterway is going […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dancing-in-the-river-thames-01-115x115.jpg "Dancing in the middle of the River Thames")
Dancing in the middle of the River Thames
Posted on Monday, Sep 19, 2011 | 1 CommentYes it’s true! The lovely E really is dancing in the middle of the River Thames, although anyone hoping for a dramatic water-splashing, leg kicking scene in the middle of a busy waterway is going […] -
Thames Festival 2011 – umbrellas and brass bands
Posted on Monday, Sep 12, 2011 | No CommentsUnfortunately, I timed my visit to this year’s Thames Festival just as the skies opened, so I ended with loads of photos of umbrellas and damp people. Scroll down for some pics: -
![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 […]