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Vauxhall at night - skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021
art / London / news / photos / Places

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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A beautiful big Moon over the River Thames - in photos
London / news / photos / Places

A beautiful big Moon over the River Thames – in photos

Mon 21st January, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Moon’s closer proximity to the Earth made for a spectacular sunset over the River Thames yesterday evening.

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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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Tate Modern photos: Huge chairs, The Clock, a heat sensitive floor and more, Oct 2018
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Tate Modern photos: Huge chairs, a crying room, the Clock, a heat sensitive floor and more, Oct 2018

Tue 9th October, 2018Tue 9th October, 2018 - by editor - 1 Comment

There’s a cracking selection of installations and exhibitions that you can currently see for free in the Tate Modern on Bankside.

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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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A wet and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London
London / photos / Places

A grey and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London

Thu 12th January, 2017Thu 12th January, 2017 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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 …

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Stickers, photo galleries, concrete and books: London street views
London / photos / Places

Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views

Wed 11th May, 2016Wed 11th May, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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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 …

London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat Read More
London in Spring - scenes by the River Thames and around the city
London / photos / Places

London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city

Thu 16th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Dazzle Ship of London sees HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage
London / photos / Places

HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage on the River Thames, London

Wed 24th September, 2014Wed 24th September, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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The Skateboard Graveyard of Hungerford Bridge continues to grow
London / photos / Places

The Skateboard Graveyard of Hungerford Bridge continues to grow

Wed 13th February, 2013Thu 14th February, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Growing steadily since some time around 2009, this pile of broken skateboards can be found facing the  downstream pedestrian crossing on Hungerford Bridge.

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A damp and grey London walk along the Albert and Victoria Embankments
London / photos / Places

A damp and grey London walk along the Albert and Victoria Embankments

Sat 5th January, 2013Sat 5th January, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

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, …

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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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Photos of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla from Vauxhall, south London
London / photos / Places

Photos of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla from Vauxhall, south London

Mon 4th June, 2012Mon 4th March, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

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 …

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Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine
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Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine

Tue 24th April, 2012Wed 11th December, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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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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Dancing in the middle of the River Thames

Mon 19th September, 2011Sun 18th September, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

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 …

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festivals / London / photos / Places

Thames Festival 2011 – umbrellas and brass bands

Mon 12th September, 2011Mon 12th September, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, 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:

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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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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / Places

Reclaim the Beach party on the River Thames, April 23rd 2011

Sun 24th April, 2011Sun 24th April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve been to quite a few of the free Reclaim the Beach parties and always had a great time. Taking place on the foreshore near Waterloo, the free party is a semi legal affair …

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Walking the London Loop – Rainham to Purfleet, Essex

Tue 4th January, 2011Tue 4th January, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

On Sunday, a hardy gang of urban75 walkers set off to walk the last section of the London Loop, a trip that took us into deepest, darkest Essex. As you …

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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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London / photos / Places

A walk through the Greenwich foot tunnel

Wed 4th August, 2010Sat 11th September, 2010 - by editor - 4 Comments.

I love walking through tunnels, so here’s a few photos of my wander through the 1902 foot tunnel under the Thames. Running from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs, the …

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Brixton / Places

Reclaim the beach, London

Sun 13th September, 2009Sat 23rd April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Had a terrific time at Reclaim the Beach last night, dancing on the sandy shores of the River Thames before the incoming tide took the dancefloor away! Here’s a few …

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Free beach party, River Thames

Sun 26th July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve been along to the famous free Beach Parties on the River Thames, but last night’s party was a hoot. It’s a bizarre thing to …

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