Saturday night saw the second of the ongoing Actionettes’ residency at the Brixton Prince Albert, and there was certainly a pretty special show on offer.
Brixton rocks to the Actionettes’ ‘Vive La Revolution’ special with Thee Faction playing live Read More
I’d been really looking forward to the Photographer’s Gallery in Ramillies Street, near Oxford Circus London reopening, and went along over the weekend to see the changes.
Photographer’s Gallery London reopens: and it’s a bit of disappointment Read More
Built on the site of the old Part Worn Tyres business on Coldharbour Lane (opposite Southwyck House, aka the Barrier Block), the semi-gated development grandly calling itself ‘The Viaduct’ had …
Shoddy workmanship at The Viaduct, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
Coming up on the 1st June at the Brixton Albert is the world debut of the Mrs Mills Experience – a band so hot that they secured a Saturday night …
Brixton! Get ready for the Mrs Mills Experience! Read MoreOffline Club regulars and worthy winners of a clutch of national ‘Best Live Act’ awards, The Scribes, put in another ace set at the Brixton Albert on Friday. This band …
The Scribes bring the house down at Brixton Offline Read More
Recorded at various Cardiff City games, home and away in 1991/2, is this old school rave tribute to the mighty Cardiff City FC and their manager, Eddie May, who recently …
Cardiff City Attack! Vintage 1993 football rave track from the 1927 Club Read More
Arriving a little earlier in Brixton than expected (so I missed its approach) was this chartered steam-hauled train, hauled by BR standard class 7 70000 Britannia.
Britannia 7000 loco steams through Brixton, south London Read More
I love mad stuff like this. Every Mayday bank holiday weekend, the south coast town of Hastings turns into a place for mass Pagan celebrations, with a series of traditional …
Hastings Jack In The Green Procession 2012: marching green men, morris dancers and drummers galore Read More
The social cleansing of Brixton continues with the news that several long-term squats in at least four different blocks have been given notice to quit. Update: we’ve heard that they’ve …
Brixton squatters face eviction as Rushcroft Road residents get notice to quit Read More
I like the way that the top part of The Shard tower in London Bridge is currently sporting something of post-apocalyptic look, heightened by the dark, stormy clouds behind.
The Shard looks post-apocalyptic in the dark, gloomy clouds of May Read More
After a big night out, there’s little I crave more than a strong cup of top-notch coffee, so this weekend I found myself seeking out the best brew in downtown Birmingham – …
Great coffee in Brum: the 6/8 Kafe, Temple Row, Birmingham Read More
It appears Brixton is getting a new square in the shape of ‘Brixton Square’ at 368-372 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW9 8PL – right next to Granville Arcade/Brixton Village.
Brixton Square emerges on Coldharbour Lane, acquires suitably ‘edgy’ typeface Read More
On Saturday night there was a big Brummie party to be had at the fabulous Spotted Dog pub in Digbeth, as part of the Flatpack Festival.
Doing the Digbeth Shuffle: Actionettes at the Flatpack Festival at the Spotted Dog, Birmingham Read More
I’ve just posted up a handy guide to the best pubs and bars around Brixton’s hugely popular Academy venue (or the ’02 Academy, Brixton’ as it’s currently known).
Going to the o2 Academy in Brixton? Check out our pre-gig pub guide! Read More
This fantastic time-lapse video shows the final stages of construction of Europe’s largest skyscraper, The Shard, towering over London Bridge in the heart of London.
The Shard – time-lapse video shows the great tower rising over London Read More
It looks like Cardiff City really are going to ignore the wishes of their fans and push through the unwanted rebranding of the club in return for a fat £100m …
Say no to Cardiff City FC corporate rebranding and sign the petition Read More
On the site of an ancient castle overlooking a south coast town, I witnessed a quintessentially English scene as the Queen of May was crowned in Hastings, East Sussex.
Crowning the Queen of May, Hastings Castle Read More
I’ve come to expect all sorts of stupidity in the name of filthy cash when it comes to the modern game of football, but rarely have I seen anything as utterly idiotic …
GTFO: Malaysian investors want Cardiff City FC to rebrand and play in red Read More
The 39 steps sign seen on Brixton railway station. Well, it amused me for a moment 🙂
The 39 steps, Brixton railway station Read More
Here’s a Saturday selection of photos for y’all, starting with this curious plaque seen on a building near Borough tube station, south London.
Charles Dickens Walked Past Here, Big ships on big lorries and other pics Read More
Captured late last night was this image of a huge Marilyn Manson gazing blankly out from the illegal billboard on Coldharbour Lane, with the iconic Barrier Block behind. In case …
Brixton pic of the day: Marilyn Manson and the Barrier Block Read More
The old Angel public house at 354 Coldharbour Lane is soon to reopen as ‘key community space, after The Brick Box negotiated a six month trial use of the building.
Angel pub on Coldharbour Lane to become arty community space Read More
The campaign to save one of Cardiff’s oldest pubs looks to have hit a dead end, with the property’s owners Marcol Asset Management Limited agreeing to donate the 1853 building to the National …
Cardiff pub The Vulcan loses its fight to survive, building to move to National History Museum Read More
British Council has put over 120 short heritage films online, with footage covering all aspects of British life. Dating back to 1939, the films were commissioned by the Council to …
Wartime Waterloo station shown off in fascinating British Council short film Read More
On a thoroughly miserable wet and grey April afternoon, I grabbed a couple of photos of The Shard and its accompanying London Bridge Quarter development.
The Shard and London Bridge Quarter in the April gloom Read MoreLast weekend we had a fab night of roots reggae at the Brixton Albert, as The Majestic returned to the Offline club night. Here’s some snaps from the evening.
The Majestic rock Brixton Offline with sweet roots reggae rock Read More
Last night, I headed to uptown Clapham for the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing 2012. Here’s some photos from the evening.
The Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing 2012, south London Read More
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 …
Kemble station and the old Cirencester branch platform – a feast of GWR style Read More
In my home town of Cardiff, a campaign has kicked off to save one of the capital city’s oldest pubs from closure and demolition.
Save the Vulcan Hotel pub in Cardiff – demo on 11th May 2012 Read More
Soon to be the tallest residential building in the UK, St George Wharf Tower continues to thrust its cylindrical form up into the London skyline.
St George Wharf Tower as seen from Brixton, south London Read More