Photos, features, oddities and snapshots from the streets of London
Thousands of people marched through central London today to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. The march started at Park Lane before setting off on the two-mile route to …
In photos: Anti Brexit campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London Read More
Despite relentless torrential rain and the protest being ‘officially’ called off because of police concerns, thousands of people packed into Trafalgar Square this afternoon to protest against the ‘Brexit’ referendum, …
Thousands join anti-Brexit demo in rain-drenched Trafalgar Square, London: full photo report Read More
Considered to be one of the most significant (and controversial) artists to have emerged in the postwar era, Jeff Koons has been active since the late 1970s, exploring themes relating to ‘taste, …
Aluminium balloons at Jeff Koons’s Now exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London SE11 Read More
Running between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, the Emirates Air Line cable car across the River Thames was opened on the 28th June 2012 and is operated by Transport for …
Cable car across London – a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London Read More
On Saturday, a large march progressed through central London in opposition to government plans to scrap NHS bursaries.
Bursary or Bust – march by student nurses through central London, Sat 4th June Read More
I think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, …
In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican Read More
Here’s a selection of photos taken around Brick Lane and Shoreditch showing off some of the street art that pretty much covers the main thoroughfares.
In photos: Street art and graffiti of Shoreditch and Brick Lane, East London Read More
Hidden behind houses and large mansion blocks in Mayfair is this lovely little park which also contains a doorway to the striking 1849 Church of the Immaculate Conception – a …
London’s hidden gems: Mount Street Gardens and a wonderful church in Mayfair Read More
Currently on display inside the swishy environs of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offices in London is an exhibition showing off the proposed designs for the forthcoming Elizabeth Line …
Photos: Crossrail station designs on the Elizabeth Line, and a look around RIBA in London Read More
Opening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the …
Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library Read More
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 …
Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views Read More
I loved this installation at the Tate Modern by Brazilian conceptual artist, Cildo Meireles. The work takes the form of a tower constructed from 800 radios, each one tuned to a different …
A tower of 800 whispering radios: Cildo Meireles’ Babel at the Tate Modern, London Read More
Regular readers of this blog will know that I’ve got a bit of a thing about gas lighting. I just love the look of the lamps, the warm glow they …
Pic of the day: the wonderful gas lamps of Hyde Park, London Read More
On Thursday night, Nomad Cinema celebrated their fifth birthday with a shindig at The Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. The party also marked the launch of roaming pop-up cinema’s summer season, …
Nomad Cinema celebrates 5th birthday at The LookOut in Hyde Park and announces London summer pop-up shows Read More
A 3D facsimile arch from Palmyra’s destroyed Temple of Bel was unveiled in London’s Trafalgar Square earlier this week. The monumental recreation of the destroyed Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, Syria, is a scale …
Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square Read More
Describing itself as ‘the global home of creative neon and light art formats,’ Lights of Soho is a new art gallery and member’s lounge, located in the heart of the west end …
Punky neon galore at the Lights of Soho, Brewer Street, London W1 Read More
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
Yesterday, I took a trip up to breezy north London to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet FC secure a point against Enfield Town. I took time out to wander around the …
In photos: Enfield, north London: signs, architecture, town centre and more Read More
I’ve seen some amazing artworks in the Turbine Hall in London’s Tate Modern with perhaps Olafur Eliasson’s Weather Project being the most stunning of the lot. Sad to say, I failed to …
Abraham Cruzvillegas: Empty Lot. A bit like watching paint dry. Or weeds grow. Tate Modern, London Read More
Here’s some photos of urban75 faves the Lost Cavalry playing the Magic Garden in Battersea the night before Christmas Eve. It was a lovely evening and a fine way to kickstart …
Lost Cavalry Christmas Party at The Magic Garden, Battersea – photos Read More
There was festive sights and sounds in central London last night as choirs belted out traditional Christmas carols next to the Christmas tree that dominates Trafalgar Square – and tonight is your …
Tonight: your last chance to see choirs sing traditional Christmas carols in Trafalgar Square, London Read More
Running until the 3rd Jan 2016, Winter Wonderland describes itself as ‘London’s Spectacular Christmas Destination’ and, to be honest, it’s a pretty good day out. Admission is free and there’s no shortage …
A walk around Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, December 2015 Read More
Located a short walk out of Kings Cross in a sidestreet off the the Caledonian Road is this wonderful little wood-panelled one-room pub.
A great little Kings Cross pub – King Charles I off the Caledonian Road is fun, friendly and stuffed with good ales Read More
Measuring 309.6 meters in height, this new building proposed by architect Eric Parry will be the tallest building in the City of London.
1 Undershaft – Proposed tallest skyscraper in the City Of London is a boring box Read More
Running until the 6th December is ‘Resontaors,’ an exhibition of guitar hero photos by Scarlet Page, daughter of rock legend Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin.
Rock stars revealed in Scarlet Page’s ‘Resonators’ photo exhibition at Proud Camden Read More
The New Year came early last night in Hackney as a trio of bands performed for Japan’s New Year’s World Rock Festival – the world’s longest running music show. The show …
Sparkle galore and an early New Year with Misty Miller, Black Honey & The Near Death Experience at Hackney’s Moth Club Read More
Here’s a selection of street shots taken around central London late yesterday afternoon. For those who like to know these kind of things, the photos were taken with a three year …
London street scenes – tourist tack, horse-drawn bus, photo exhibitions and the first Christmas tree, Nov 2015 Read More
As gentrification continues to sweep through London, cash-heavy, imagination-lite consumers are swarming into the capital, some desperately seeking expensively manufactured thrills to provide a momentary throb of excitement in their ultra-mainstream …
Peak hipster artisan douchenozzlery achieved in London with the hot water bottle cocktail Read More
Running until the November 1st at Somerset House in central London is the grandly titled, “AOI World Illustration Awards Exhibition in partnership with Directory of Illustration.”
AOI World Illustration Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London Read More
With the clocks going back, autumn is now well and truly upon us. Yesterday, I took a walk around two central London parks on a sunny afternoon to photograph the …
Autumn in London: the reds, yellows and browns of Green Park and St James’s Park Read More