Cities, towns and mountains
Blimey – that was a hot weekend! We took a walk through Myatt’s Fields on Saturday and although it was the beginning of October, it felt like high summer, with temperatures nearly hitting 30 degrees …
Ice cream bike pedals around Myatt’s Fields on the hottest October day on record Read More
We had a lively night down the Prince Albert on Friday night, with a three-strong gang of DJs keeping the crowd going till late. As ever, my trusty old Ricoh …
Offline Club mash up at the Brixton Albert, 30th Sept 2011 Read More
This year’s Lambeth Archives Open Day was run on the theme of ‘festival’ and took place at the Minet Library, which houses the Lambeth Archives collection. Talks, films, workshops and an …
Lambeth Archives Open Day at the Minet Library, October 2011 Read More
The striking Evelyn Grace Academy on Shakespeare Road in Brixton has just been announced as the winner of the coveted Stirling prize for 2011.
Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton wins 2011 Stirling architectural prize Read More
Less than two weeks ago the site was completely flattened, but construction work is proceeding with gusto at the site of Brixton’s new temporary ice rink on Brixton Station Road.
Brixton’s new Ice Rink rises up at a rate of knots Read More
Last night saw the launch of the UK’s first local electronic currency and unveiling of the four new Brixton Pound notes. The event took place at the Electric Brixton (that’s …
Brixton Pound launches electronic currency with a lively party at the Electric Brixton Read More
Feeling like a cross between a Hollywood set, The Prisoner, The Truman Show and some soulless gated community in a posh part of Los Angeles is the Lower Mill Estate, …
The weirdness of the Lower Mill Estate: a gated, second-home Cotswold ‘community’ Read More
Originally laid out in the18th century by the landscape architect extraordinaire, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, Sheffield Park and Garden in East Sussex is now a delightful National Trust property, covering 200 acres and including four picturesque lakes.
A stroll around Capability Brown’s Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex Read More
Now stranded in the middle of a car park in the centre of town is the remains of Cirencester Town railway station, a rather fine two-storey building designed by Isambard Kingdon …
Cirencester Town disused railway station – Victorian Gothic stuck in a car park Read More
As if 1927 wasn’t a great enough year for Cardiffians (it was the year the mighty Bluebirds won the FA Cup) it was also the year that saw the opening …
Checking out the new National Museum of Art in Cardiff Read More
Cruelly banished last year by some pencil-pushing, budget-squeezing killjoys at Lambeth Council, I’m delighted to learn that the Brockwell Park Fireworks Display is back for 2011, ready to thrill locals …
Guy Fawkes fireworks are back for Brockwell Park on the 5th November 2011! Read More
Located in the centre of the town, Cirencester’s New Brewery Arts centre houses a contemporary art gallery, craft shop, cafe and theatre, plus a host of on-site ‘maker studios’. Billed …
A visit to the New Brewery Arts, Cirencester – contemporary craft in the Cotswolds Read More
It’s great to see the old Brixton Fridge (now the Electric Brixton) back in business, and last night a charity performance by indie popsters Hard Fi had the place packed out.
Hard-Fi headline the Electric Brixton reopening party, 20th Sept 2011 Read More
I’m not entirely sure why, but this piece of graffiti at the rear of the Martin Tinney gallery in Cardiff brought a smile to my face. The gallery was established in Cardiff …
‘Composition is eyerthin …g’, graffiti on Martin Tinney Gallery, Cardiff Read More
There was socialism in the air at the Prince Albert last Friday, with an accumulation of comrades laying down the socialist R’n’B, with the fabulous Thee Faction headling. I ended up having a bit …
Socialist R’n’B for the masses! Thee Faction at the Brixton Albert Read More
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 …
Dancing in the middle of the River Thames Read More
Despite a long-running campaign of opposition from local traders, work has started on a new ice rink in Brixton, located on the site of the old Pope’s Road car park.
Works starts on Brixton’s new ice rink on Pope’s Road/Brixton Station Road Read More
I’ve been watching the slow but steady rise of The Shard with keen interest, first documenting the skyscraper when I caught glimpse of its central core rising over London Bridge …
The Shard comes under close scrutiny from Southwark Cathedral Read More
Located in what was once the bustling area of Tiger Bay in Cardiff docks, Cardiff Bay railway station (Bae Caerdydd) is the southern terminus of the short Butetown Branch Line, …
Cardiff Bay railway station in old Tiger Bay quietly rots away… Read More
Running until the 16th Oct 2011 is the ‘Australian Landscape’ outside the British Museum in central London. Created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the landscape ‘showcases the …
British Museum Australian walkabout – a slice of Oz in WC1 Read More
Last Friday night at the Brixton Albert turned out to be one hell of a party, with Austrian Balkan ska/punk outfit putting on a sensational show. Here’s some photos from …
A Viennese whirl of Balkan ska-punk with Roy De Roy at the Brixton Albert Read More
Billed as a “total mashup” with an exhortation to “CRUNK IT UP,” the Anti Anti Folk Festival at Brixton’s Windmill was sure to be a messy affair, and it certainly …
Anti-Anti-Folk Festival, Windmill, Brixton, September 2011 Read More
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:
Thames Festival 2011 – umbrellas and brass bands Read More
Queuing up in the Brixton branch of Barclays Bank usually made for a particularly grim experience – although nowhere near as bad as the dreaded Ferndale Road Post Office – but after …
Premier League trophy comes to Brixton as Barclays Bank relaunches Read More
Seen on the 17:19 Kemble to Paddington train yesterday. I wonder if the photo ended up on Facebook somewhere?
Pic of the day: office worker snaps slumbering colleague on Paddington-bound train Read More
It’s taken me a bit of a while to post up these photos from our weekend walk earlier this year, but it was a lovely stroll, even if the rain …
Walking the North Downs Way – Farnham – Guildford – Gomshall Read More
Operating out of a squatted Dole Office in the centre of Brixton, Cooltan Arts was a hugely popular community centre, running from 1991-1995. Some graffiti and old posters celebrating the collective’s contribution …
Graffiti and old posters celebrate 20th anniversary of Brixton’s legendary Cooltan squat Read More
Situated a short walk out of the centre of Cardiff on City Road, A Shot In The Dark is a cafe/bar/venue that stays open late with occasional live music events.
A Shot In The Dark coffee bar, Cardiff Read More
We were offered a last minute DJ gig at the Brixton Prince Albert last night – and naturally couldn’t refuse (let’s face it, whenever the words, “do you want to DJ” and …
Offline DJ night, Friday 2nd Sept – some photos Read More
Continuing the photo tour of Kew Gardens, here’s a view of the striking Sackler Crossing bridge. Made from granite and bronze and opened in May 2006, the bridge won a special …
A photo tour of Kew Gardens, London (part two) Read More