Around Leicester and Trafalgar Squares
Some snaps from my wander around central London yesterday: Street artist in Leicester Square.
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Somerset House: London’s Largest Living Room
I went along to what was billed as ‘London’s Largest Living Room’ in the courtyard of Somerset House on Saturday and have to say as I was a little underwhelmed. …
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Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank
Some more photos from my Saturday stroll: This elaborate piece of punctuation-untroubled stone lettering informs passers by that: “In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where …
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Love Music Hate Racism demo
On Saturday, I popped along to what was billed as a “national demonstration and carnival parade against fascism and racism” in Trafalgar Square put on by Love Music Hate Racism …
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Trans-Siberian March Band at Offline
We had a great live show at the Brixton Albert on Saturday with the 12-strong Trans-Siberian March Band headlining. The band bravely started their set outside on Coldharbour Lane before …
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Cambridge photos
A few snaps taken from my stroll around Cambridge before Strawberry Fair. Cambridge is stuffed full o’history – among the great and the good who have attended their hoity toity …
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Testing Google mobile blogging
A picture of Brixton town hall from my Palm Centro phone.
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Barrington Road, tower block sunset
Sunset in Brixton, London.
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Grosvenor Pub, Stockwell (near Brixton)
A quick big up for the GROSVENOR boozer at 17, Sidney Street, SW9 0TP (off Brixton Road, not far from JAMM) It’s a fabulous old school pub with two bars, …
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Covent Garden old market photos
We popped in to see this exhibition by photographer Clive Boursnell documenting the last days of the old central London fruit, vegetable and flower markets at Covent Garden. It’s only …
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Actionettes, samba drums, comedy at Offline
This was one of the best Offline nights for ages – up to forty samba drummers, dancing go-go girls, comedy, dancing and more! More pics here.
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Trafalgar Square, midnight.
I love London, me. 🙂
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Stereolab at the Windmill, Brixton
This was a great way to spend a Tuesday night, with indie legends Stereolab playing an intimate gig in one of Brixton’s finest venues, The Windmill. Here’s a few cameraphone …
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Strawberry Fair, Cambridge. Police harassment galore.
The British Transport police at Cambridge Station were heavy handed last year, but this year they managed to add even more layers of harassment for people coming to town for …
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The Thirst at PlanB, Brixton
Had a top night at PlanB last night, checking out Brixton boys, The Thirst doing a live gig. Here’s some pics.
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Boris the Buffoon’s Booze ban
So the clueless buffoon got in and immediately banned one of life’s harmless little pleasures with a piece of spectacularly ill-thought out, knee jerk legislation. This ridiculous law not only …
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Electric Sheep Magazine launch
Starting life as a free glossy celebrating ‘offbeat and left-field cinema’, the London-based Electric Sheep magazine has moved up a gear and relaunched as a quarterly magazine published by Wallflower …
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Offline party pics
The hangover’s just about cleared after last night’s Offline. Here’s some pics: Good chum Helen McCookeryBook plays her Offline Albert debut. A welcome return for Mark Hibbett, blasting out his …
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A month of gigs
Some snapshots from a month in the Metropolis. ‘Scure the quality – they were all taken on my itty bitty Palm Centro phone. 30th April Illicitly sneaking into the May …
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Offline Cabaret Night – full of win!
It seemed a crazy idea: host a new cabaret night on a pub’s quietest night of the week, and choose the last Tuesday of the month (when wage packets have …
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Radio Luxembourg at Offline
Friday was one of the best Offline nights I’ve ever put on with two fantastic bands and a very lively crowd. Welsh psychedelic rockers Radio Luxembourg were really incredible – …
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FA Cup Final – some pics
Some photos from yesterday’s game. We may not have won but the boys did us proud on the pitch, the atmosphere was great and the City fans sang their hearts …
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Offline with The 0989s and I Wanna Be Sedated
Phew. That was a long day yesterday. After getting suitably beered up for the trip to Wembley to witness the mighty Cardiff heroically lose 1-0 in the FA Cup Final, …
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PG Wodehouse Picnic, Russell Square
To celebrate the reissue of PG Wodehouse’s books by Arrow Books, a picnic was held in Russell Square on a delightfully warm spring Sunday afternoon. I popped along for a …
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Ladyfest at Camden Underworld
This was a heap of fun. The lively Betty and the Werewolves. Actionettes getting it on between band sets. The Priscillas giving it large. The sensational Peggy Sue and the …
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Congratulations, Amy and Anthony!
Two of my chums got married today and I was given the hefty responsibility of taking the wedding photos – happily the D300 did the job just fine. Phew! Aw, …
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Barry Island photos
I fucking loves Barry Island (or “Barry’s Island” if you’ve been watching the fantastic Gavin and Stacey BBC TV prog). It’s right tidy. Here’s a few pics:
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Offline with Shazia Mirza and more
Phew! That was a whle heap of fun last night with a fantastic bill including Shazia Mirza, Gin Riots, Mark Hibbett, The Boycott Coca Cola Experience, Vic Lambrusco, Richard Allen …
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Cardiff 3 Barnsley 0
The game was a whole load more fun than our recent Wembley semi final clash with Barnsley and it was a great way to end the season. Who would have …
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Boris Johnson? You’re having a laugh.
Latest reports have that toff fop buffoon Boris ahead in the London mayoral election. He might be a right laugh as a dinner guest, but having that clown in charge …
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