One of the oldest squats in Brixton got busted this morning, with over ten police vans and specialist units clearing out Clifton Mansions in Coldharbour Lane. Last night a farewell party was …
Clifton Mansion squats – eviction party takes place in Brixton Read More
One of the oldest community squats in Brixton is due to be evicted this week, with the residents of Clifton Mansions on Coldharbour Lane expected to be thrown out into …
Protests and parties planned as Clifton Mansions Brixton squat awaits eviction on 12th July 2011 Read More
Some good friends are set to move back to New Zealand shortly, and a large gathering of chums assembled in a far flung east London boozer to wish them well …
The big farewell drink, east London, Sat 9th July 2011 Read More
Sales of triple frappuccinos were reportedly going through the roof today as a vast swarm of meedja luvvies invaded Brixton, with no less than two film crews in attendance.
Brixton awash with media luvvies as film crews invade Read More
Halifax Building Society are currently filming an advert in Brixton Village. I guess it was inevitable…
Halifax filming in Brixton Village Read More
I’m not entirely sure what to make of this art piece that has just been slapped up on the side of the Iceland Supermarket on Electric Avenue, Brixton.
Wordy Will Self art piece appears on Electric Avenue, Brixton Read More
Man oh man, it’s the proverbial cats and dogs coming down on Brixton right now, with reports of the appropriately named Brixton Water Lane being under water and delays on the …
Heavy rain over Brixton town Read More
The Lambeth Country Show is always a highlight of my year, and this year it will be taking part on the 16th and 17th July in its usual location at …
Lambeth Country Show 16th-17th July, 2011: Main stage and Village Green listings Read More
It’s the birthday of one of my best mates today, so in his honour I’m posting up seven snapshots from the streets of his beloved hometown, New York. Happy birthday …
New York signs – seven photos from the streets of NYC Read More
The New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn is a great place to visit if you’re in New York and have a bit of an interest in old trains, mechanical things, old …
Old trains galore at the New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Read More
I posted a feature about the Monument tower back in May, but after unexpectedly finding myself traipsing back up the 311 steps to the windy viewing platform again recently, I’ve posted up some new …
Another trip up the London Monument Tower (photo feature) Read More
Seeing as today is Independence Day in the US, I thought I’d get in the mood by posting up a small selection of photos from my New York visits over …
July 4th: Happy Independence Day 2011, USA [New York photos] Read More
This was one part of Brixton’s history that proved very difficult to unravel, with very little evidence to be found of the grand pub that overlooked Coldharbour Lane for over …
The mystery of the Brixton Loughborough Park Tavern solved! Read More
Spotted on their tour around Brixton this afternoon was another of the near-legendary Brixton Mural walks. I caught the mural mob as they were viewing the iconic Nuclear Dawn painting …
Brixton mural walk rolls through town Read More
At 10am this morning, there was a joint ATL, PCS and ATL rally in Windrush Square, Brixton in support of the nationwide J30 Strike.
J30 strike: joint rally at Windrush Square, Brixton Read More
We posted up a feature on the fabulous sci-fi short film ‘The Robots Of Brixton’ back in January, and it’s great to see that Kibwe Tavares has now posted up …
Robots of Brixton: the full version is released [full video here] Read More
The weather held out for a fab weekend, which started with me putting in a hefty 5 hour solo DJ set at the Brixton Albert on Friday night. Despite ample …
Glasto Refuseniks, Last Stand at the Alma and south London DJ nights Read More
One of the Gower’s most popular beaches, Oxwich Bay is a great little place to spend a few hours by the sea in south Wales.
Beach walking and dune jumping at Oxwich Bay, Gower, south Wales Read More
I’m well chuffed to see one of my New York panoramas now being displayed on the walls at Netherlands’ busiest airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Park opens – with my photos on the wall! Read More
If I hadn’t seen this with my own eyes I would have thought that someone had slipped some acid in my Brains SA, but the esteemed National Geographic magazine has …
National Geographic lists Cardiff in top ten worldwide ‘Best Summer Trips’ Read More
Currently holding his thumb aloft, sketching scenes around Brixton in dip pen and ink and possibly wearing a beret and artists’ smock is the excellent illustrator James Oses.
Brixton illustrated in dip-pen and ink Read More
As a birthday treat, I was taken to the famous Wolseley cafe/restaurant at 160 Piccadilly, Mayfair W1 for afternoon tea a while ago to fill my face with tea and …
Afternoon tea at The Wolseley, Piccadilly, London Read More
The High Line offers a fabulous walk through the heart of lower Manhattan, with the park being built on the tracks of a long abandoned elevated railroad route.
A walk along the High Line, Manhattan NYC Read More
I spotted this crazy collection of spider-like chimneys stuck on the side of a building in New York’s lower Manhattan. [More New York photos]
Pic of the day: New York chimneys Read More
I really like The Lost Cavalry (ace indie outfit formed by ex-Fanfarlo guitarist, Mark West) and they played a great set at Friday’s Offline Club night at the Brixton Prince …
Lost Cavalry at Brixton Offline Club – photos Read More
View from my window tonight looking north from Coldharbour Lane. The unfinished Shard skyscraper can be seen to the right, and the sci-fi profile of the Strata tower at Elephant & Castle …
A summer sunset in downtown Brixton Read More
I’m really saddened to hear that ace saxophonist Clarence Clemons passed away tonight. This guy was a legend.
RIP Clarence Clemons (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sax player) Read More
Long term residents of Coldharbour Lane, Brixton have watched with some dismay as the site of the old Texaco garage has been employed for all manner of ad hoc activities …
Cowboys ahoy! Shoddy workmanship on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
The endless closures and reopenings of the Brixton Fridge have been a source of frustration to Brixtonites who have enjoyed some great nights there, but it is apparently set to …
The Brixton Fridge to reopen as the Electric Brixton Read More
If you ever fancy a good argument – or maybe just want to listen to a reasoned/mad/weird rant or two – then there’s no finer place in the capital than …
A busy Speakers’ Corner, Hyde Park, on a wet Sunday Read More