Borders bookstore RIP
The whole Borders UK operation is winding up this week, dumping over 1,100 people on the dole on Christmas Eve. Here’s the last days of the Charing Cross Road branch. …
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Random blogs, photos and features
Brixton in the snow!
Huzzah! I love snow! More pics: here
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Christmas tea 2009
This was the best Christmas shindig we’ve ever had in the house! Loads of cakes, chums and Christmas cheer and a right ol’ singalong! Happy Christmas everyone! 🙂
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Offline Christmas Party
The photos don’t really capture the madness – it was one hell of a night! – but here’s a few: More pics Next Offline – New Year’s Eve party, Prince …
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Snow’s on its way!
Brixton, 1.30pm today.. Can’t wait!
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urban75 Christmas Curry 2009
It was massive, and the meal delicious! Big shout out to the wonderful Khan’s restaurant in Brixton. A few more pics
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Quireboys. Rock’n’Roll!
Went along to see some old rock’n’roll chums from way back in the Gossips days at the London Forum last night. Naturally, I got drunk. And here’s a few photos:
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Offline Dogstar Xmas party pics
That was a top night with Barking Bateria, The Actionettes, The Cedars and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer playing live. Next one is on the Fri 18th Dec at the …
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Climate Change camp, Trafalgar Square
Situated slap bang in the middle of Trafalgar Square, one of London’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions, the Climate Camp picked a perfect place to publicise their cause. Pitching …
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Carol Singing by Candlelight, Myatts Fields Park
My first Christmassy thing of the year! Christmas carol singing in a local Victorian park… More pics here
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Broadstairs in the rain
Here’s some pics from our walk around the town when it was pissing down with rain. I’ll post up some less soggy pics later. More: Broadstairs, Kent
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Offline Gypsy Swing special
On Friday night we put on the excellent Phil Grispo’s Hot Club at the Albert in Brixton – and had a hoot! More: http://www.urban75.org/offline/albert-dec-09.html Next party is at the Dogstar …
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Climate change march, London
Some pics from today’s demo at Parliament Square: More pics: here
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Margate photos: seaside town in winter
Here’s some more pics of Margate taken from our stroll around the town. It was good to see the Old Town being regenerated but the place still feels very down …
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Margate Dreamland, abandoned funfair
Abandoned since 2005, almost all of Margate’s Dreamland amusement park has been swept away, with just the cinema and part of the Scenic Railway surviving. Check out my photo feature …
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A rainy winter’s day in Broadstairs, Kent
Some photos from our walk around Broadstairs in Kent, yesterday afternoon. I love walking around seaside towns out of season! The weather was really dramatic when we were there – …
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The Ghost Forest in the rain, Trafalgar Square
Standing in Trafalgar Square for one week only was an unusual art exhibition featuring the large tree stumps from nine different species sourced from Suhuma forest reserve, a commercially logged …
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Lumix GF-1 camera – a few snaps
After being lucky enough to sell usage rights to a load of my photos, I was left with enough cash to rush out and grab myself a Panasonic Lumix GF-1 …
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Brixton Grosvenor: Hoedown Saloon
There was an ace night at the Grosvenor, Brixton last night, with some great bands, much drinking and a table football battle to end the night. It’s a great old …
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Offline Club photos: Silver Brazilians/Kitchener
Some pics from Friday’s hot rockin’ Offline Club at the Prince Albert, Brixton. More photos and details of upcoming shows here.
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Carter USM at the Brixton Academy
What a terrific night that was! The place was *rammed*, the atmosphere brilliant and the light show was stupendous! Nipsla and I were DJing the after show party at JAMM, …
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Offline Club, Brixton Dogstar – photos
Thursday’s Offline Club at Brixton was one of the best for a long time. We had a great line up with the incredible MORTON VALENCE, a massed throng of ukes …
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Brixton Fridge relaunch
Fuck that was fun. It was like stepping back to old school Brixton, with a selection of curious bands, a fantastically mixed clientele and a great atmosphere. All that was …
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Fireworks night, Brockwell Park
Another fabulous Guy Fawkes night in Brixton! More photos
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Offline Halloween special!
We had a fantastic Halloween special at the Albert Offline Club last night with some great bands, dancing go go girls and much drinking. Here’s a few pics. Loads more …
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Trans Siberian March band + Wookies at Offline
We had another big night at the Prince Albert in Brixton last night with the Trans Siberian March Band plus the Wookies playing our free Offline club night. More pics …
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Brixton Farmers’ Market
This is well worth a visit if you’re after some fabulous fresh bread, ace cheese and tasty fruit and veg. It’s situated on Brixton Station Road, and it’s on every …
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Offline club at the Dogstar
A few photos from our last lively night at the Dogstar, Brixton, with live bands, indie films, a Woody Guthrie lecture, poetry and DJs. We’ve got some absolute killer bills …
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Kingsway old tram tunnel
I’ve been wanting to visit this disused tram station for ever, so was well chuffed to get the opportunity to take a wander around on Saturday. Here’s some pics: Loads …
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