Here’s a short selection of photos taken in and around Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, located within the unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex. Stanford-le-Hope is some 24 miles from London, and Corringham another …
A life size Queen, dodgy boozer and a Grade I listed church: a walk around Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, Essex 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
I paid another visit to a chilly Brighton over the weekend and grabbed this selection of 22 photos on my travels around town. I hope you like them 🙂
Brighton photos: bird whistle man, moody skies, the Monochrome Set and a late bar Read More
Luminary is a fascinating series of LED light drawings exhibited in two parts inside the Fabrica gallery in Brighton. The installation in the former Regency church takes the form of a …
The beautiful LED lights of Brighton: Luminary by Ron Haselden at Fabrica Read More
On a breezy April afternoon, I paid a visit to the small and picturesque town of Needham Market, located some nine miles north of Ipswich in south east England.
In photos: a walk around Needham Market, Suffolk 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
I can usually find offbeat and unusual beauty in almost every place I visit, but I have to admit that I found myself quite challenged during my recent visit to …
Photos of Brentwood, Essex: closed shops, hand written bus notices and a fine pub 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
This wonderful short movie by Moscow-based photographer and animator Alexey Zakharov entitled The Old New World brings old postcard views into life using clever 3D animation techniques.
The Old New World: Incredible short film animates 20th century postcard views 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
Last week, I took a trip south to return to the charming East Sussex town of Lewes. I was there to watch my team, Dulwich Hamlet lose (once again) to …
Lewes: architecture, stickers, a disused railway line and a fine chippie – in photos Read More
BoomTown Fair is my favourite festival by a country mile, and already the line up for 2016 is serving up a tempting selection of artists.
Boomtown 2016 headline artists announced, more to come Read More
The Golden Cross, a splendid Grade II listed public house, can be found at the junction of Customhouse Street and Hayes Bridge Road in Cardiff.
Glazed tiles, Grade II listing and drag acts: the wonderful Golden Cross pub in Cardiff 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
Over the weekend, I made the hour long trip from Brixton to Tonbridge in Kent to watch the mighty Dulwich Hamlet play a crucial top of the table clash. Much …
Tonbridge in the rain: umbrellas, street views and an abandoned shopping trolley, Jan 2016 Read More
Established in 1894, Spillers Records in Cardiff can claim to be the oldest record shop in the world – and it’s the place I’ve always visited from the day I …
Spillers Records, Cardiff – new premises for the oldest record shop in the world Read More
According to the Met Office, Cardiff is Britain’s wettest city, registering 115cms of rainfall every year, and there was plenty of evidence to support that claim over the Christmas period. Here’s …
Street scenes, rain, sales and street performers, Cardiff photos, Dec 2015 Read More
Here’s a selection of photos taken around Cardiff Bay over the festive season. Despite raining for almost the entire duration of my Christmas visit (welcome home!), the sky thankfully cleared …
Butetown, barrage and a breezy afternoon: a winter trip to Cardiff Bay in photos 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
Stocking a fine range of Welsh real ales from the independent Rhymney Beers brewery, the Andrew Buchan bar in Albany Road is one of my favourite pubs in Cardiff.
A night of drinking and dancing at the Andrew Buchan Bar, Albany Road, Cardiff – in 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
Formed in Glasgow in 2007, Admiral Fallow are another of those relatively obscure Scottish bands that I seem inexorably drawn to (see also: The Blue Nile/Doll By Doll etc), and a …
Scottish heart and passion: Admiral Fallow live at the Prince Albert in Brighton, Nov 2015 Read More
My feature about an old breakwater in Barry Island, south Wales has proved surprisingly popular, and I was pleased to learn more about this intriguing piece of railway history, thanks to Brian Mills. Brian …
Forgotten railways of south Wales: the south-west breakwater at the entrance to Barry Docks revisited Read More