Cities, towns and mountains
An uncertain fate awaits New York’s famous Chelsea Hotel, as the building closes its doors to guests for the first time since it opened in 1894.
Chelsea Hotel, New York closes its doors to guests Read More
It’s been a good month for Brixton’s murals. Brixton Academy’s 1982 mural by Stephen Pusey was lucky enough to have gone under a bit of a restoration.
Restoration work on iconic Brixton Academy mural completed Read More
We’ve lost a worrying amount of pubs around Brixton over the years, and I’m saddened to see that the attractive Duke of Wellington pub on Acre Lane is currently being …
Duke of Wellington, Acre Lane Brixton – Edwardian pub demolished Read More
Vintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London.
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands Read More
Entitled ‘Brixton Speaks,’ this art installation by author Will Self is located on the side of the Iceland supermarket, at the western end of Brixton’s famous Electric Avenue. It’s also directly …
Will Self’s art piece on Brixton Electric Avenue lights up Read More
It seems remarkable that the first drive across the surface of the Moon happened 40 years ago, when the Lunar Roving Vehicle, or LRV, was taken for a spin across the …
Forty years ago: man drives a car across the Moon’s surface Read More
Featuring two-thirds of the original Alabama 3 crew, Brixton-based Mountain of Love slammed down an ace set at the Brixton Windmill last night.
Mountain Of Love at the Brixton Windmill, Fri 29th July 2011 Read More
Today sees the first birthday of the ‘Boris Bike’ scheme in London, with Transport for London celebrating the occasion by announcing a westward expansion while scooping up another £25 million in sponsorship …
London’s Boris Bikes speed past their first birthday, TfL celebrate with a feast o’facts Read More
Brixton Village (or Granville Arcade as us old school Brixtonites like to call it) has undergone some massive changes in the last few years. The future for the run-down indoor …
Brixton Village in the summer, July 2011 Read More
We had a surprisingly lively crowd out in Brixton on a Wednesday night for the fantastic French Balkan ska instrumental band Gagadilo. The guys put in a magnificent performance! Here’s a few …
French Balkan ska band Gagadilo rip it up at Brixton Offline Read More
Now reduced to an impressively high pile of bricks is this old factory that stood on the corner of Acre Lane and Kings Avenue, Brixton, SW2.
Almighty pile of bricks on Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 Read More
Located close to Tottenham Court Road – and almost next door to the fabulous Store Street Espresso – is the Building Centre. Established in 1931 and set up to be an …
The Building Centre and its astonishing Pipers Scale Model of central London Read More
As you’ve probably worked out by now, I’m a big fan of independent coffee houses, and am always interested in checking out new coffee shops around the capital.
Store Street Espresso serves up a delicious Bloomsbury brew Read More
Ace local rockabilly band The Obscuritones were in fine form on Saturday night, putting in a floor filling performance at the trusty Stockwell Grosvenor.
Obscuritones oscillate wildly at the Stockwell Grosvenor Read More
Protests outside the Scientology building on Tottenham Court Road, London, have become a regular feature, and here’s a few pics taken of Saturday’s demo.
Anti-Scientology protest in central London, 23rd July 2011 Read More
We had a monster night going on in Brixton on Friday, with the fabulous New Town Kings laying down some wondrous traditional ska and reggae.
Ska party night at the Brixton Albert with the New Town Kings Read More
As anyone who follows this blog will know, I’m a mighty keen photographer, and I’m often busy on the streets of London snapping scenes and bagging shots. Over the years, …
London photographers take pictures, get hassled by security Read More
A welcome addition on Brixton Water Lane is the new Brixton Space Tapas cafe/bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week using fresh market produce.
Brixton Space, Tapas cafe/bar on Brixton Water Lane picks up rave reviews Read More
Despite some horrendous downpours threatening to turn the place into a Glastonbury-esque quagmire, the sun broke through the heavy clouds and there was a fabulous weekend on offer at the Lambeth Country Show this year.
Lambeth Country Show 2011 and the vegetable animals Read More
We had a huge Offline Club night on Saturday at the Prince Albert Brixton, with the fabulous Scribes playing live and a great crowd on the dance floor. Here’s a …
The Scribes rock the Offline Country Show after party, Brixton Read More
Roving reporter Emerald paid a visit to the lavishly restored Midland Hotel this week and her photos reveal a luxurious interior, with sumptuously decorated rooms.
A look inside the restored Midland Grand hotel, St Pancras, London Read More
Seen outside The Grosvenor pub on Sidney Road, SW9. It might look like an ice cream van, but it’s not. No sir.
Not an ice cream van, Stockwell Read More
Named after the process of dosing a coffee machine, Tapped & Packed is earning a reputation as one of the finest coffee shops in central London.
Tapped & Packed coffee house, Fitzrovia serves up the goods Read More
Further to our reports of the party the night before and the eviction of the Clifton Mansions squat on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, Gramsci has kindly sent us twenty more …
Brixton Clifton Mansions squat: more eviction day photos Read More
Last Thursday we put on an Offline show at Plan B in Brixton with two of my favourite bands, Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry. Although it’s not that well known as a …
Photos: Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry at Plan B, 7th July 2011 Read More
A much loved south London venue is set to reopen this autumn, with the old Brixton Fridge being relaunched as the Electric Brixton. With work underway to restore the fine Edwardian interior – and add …
A look inside the Electric Brixton, formerly the Brixton Fridge Read More
After last night’s eviction party, the police came in mob handed to throw out the remaining residents of the long standing Brixton squat at Clifton Mansions. A large police presence was in …
Police evict Brixton Clifton Mansions in early morning operation Read More
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