A weekend’s walk in Norfolk
Just got back from a walk with the feisty urban75 walk club, this time in north Norfolk. It was f-f-freezing, but a whole load of fun. Here’s how not to …
A weekend’s walk in Norfolk Read MoreJust got back from a walk with the feisty urban75 walk club, this time in north Norfolk. It was f-f-freezing, but a whole load of fun. Here’s how not to …
A weekend’s walk in Norfolk Read MoreHad a nice walk around W1 and Fitzrovia on Saturday – interesting to see so many buildings closed and the huge development taking place by Great Portland Street. Photos of …
A walk around Fitzrovia, London Read MoreBlimey, the place is gentrifying so fast you can almost feel your accent changing while you stand there. Here’s a few pics: More photos here: Brick lane, East London
A walk around Brick Lane, East End Read MoreThis is a great area of London to wander about in. The park is London’s biggest public square and there’s some fascinating architecture all around. See more pics here: Lincoln’s …
A walk around Lincoln’s Inn Fields & Holborn Read MoreJust 20 mins train ride out of Brixton is Petts Wood, a 1930s ‘new town’ surrounded by ancient forest. Walking through Park Wood. See more photos here: Petts Wood Walk …
Petts Wood walk, sth London Read MoreHere’s the final part of my photo series from my west-east walk across London on Saturday. I hadn’t really explored the streets around Brick Lane and quite liked the ‘Williamsburg’ …
A walk through Spitalfields and Brick Lane Read MoreRubbing shoulders with the toffs! We went for a wander through Mayfair yesterday, through the decidedly upmarket Burlington Arcade (where whistling is banned) and along Saville Row. More photos here: …
A walk around Mayfair Read MoreAce historian Chris Roberts kindly agreed to take a gaggle of urbanites on a short walk of the Thames, with a focus on ghost tales and mysterious happenings. More photos …
A London walk Read MoreArmed with my camera, I went for a lone amble around London on Saturday, starting off at Borough market, and then walking along the Southbank to the Tate Modern and …
A London walk Read MoreIt’s taken me over six months to sort ’em out, but the photos from our fabulous stay at the Middle Ninfa Bunkhouse, near Abergavenny, south Wales are finally on the …
Wales walking trip: the photos at last! Read MoreDespite the raging hangover, I managed to drag my ale-soaked arse half way up Caerphilly Mountain and across Graig Llanishen for a bracing walk in the freezing mist. I’m really …
Two wintery walks around Cardiff Read MoreOn the spur of the moment, me and Eme hopped on a train and went for a walk around Farnborough, in the London Borough of Bromley (although the church describes …
A country walk around Farnborough, Bromley, London Read MoreFull report to follow soon(ish) but in the meantime, here’s the intrepid urban crew emerging from the Devil’s Punchbowl, a stiflingly hot, bone-dry deep valley strewn with dead sheep in …
Back from Abergavenny urban walk! Read MoreIt felt really odd coming back to a place I hadn’t visited for twenty odd years, but I’ve posted up a photo report of my trip to Silvertown and North …
Walking around London’s docklands Read MoreRichmond – Kingston, urban75 walk This was a cracking walk – the weather was fantastic, there was a big turn out of urban folks and the beer was delightful! Check …
Richmond – Kingston, urban75 walk Read MoreSite updates.. London photos Added a page about a Saturday stroll around a wintery London here. Also new, a section about Cabman’s shelters which are Victorian ‘mini-cafes’ for London cab-drivers.
Cabman’s shelters and a London walk, Feb 2006 Read MoreCountry walk, drinking and a new camera On Saturday I was charged with organising the January urban75 country walk, and am pleased to say that there was a healthy turn …
Country walk, drinking and a new camera – Ricoh GRD Read MoreClubbing, drinking and walking Blimey, it’s been a busy week! Thursday’s Offline proved to be a ton of work to organise and run, but I’m happy to say that it …
Clubbing, drinking and walking and Howard Marks at Offline Read MoreA day spent walking the South Downs, near Brighton I’ve just posted up a two page photo report from the Sunday’s urban75 walk to Devil’s Dyke, and what a fabulous …
A day spent walking the South Downs, near Brighton Read MoreSpring in Sussex We went for another fabulous country walk yesterday, this time catching a train to Robersbridge, on the Sussex/Kent borders. The walk was a big one – 18km …
Spring in Sussex – a country walk. With lambs! Read MoreOsterley Park Walk On a whim, we went out for a lovely walk on Sunday, through Osterley Park (west London) and along part of the Grand Union Canal. It’s a …
Osterley Park Walk Read MoreDrinking, walking, clubbing and recovering Last Thursday’s Offline was a hoot: a good crowd, some great acts and even a snow storm outside! On Saturday, we headed out to Kent …
Drinking, walking, clubbing and recovering Read MoreThe urban75 walk I’ve just posted up part one of my report from the urban75 walk to Chislehurst Caves on Saturday.
urban75 walk to Chislehurst Caves Read MoreToday I had to take a series of 360 degree panoramas around Paddington for a client, and boy was the security badgers-arse tight around the station! Each panorama needs around …
Walking through the West End Read MoreWalking the streets of London Just spent a delightful few hours thumping the byways and alleyways of London town. I had a meeting near the Barbican and decided to take …
Walking the streets of London Read MoreYesterday, a large crowd of Ukraine supporters assembled for a vigil in Trafalgar Square to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s bloody invasion of the country.
In photos: large Ukraine march in London calls for peace, Sat 24th Feb 2024 Read MoreI’ve been visiting Coney Island in Brooklyn since 1986, and I’ve watched the seaside resort slowly get back on its feet after years of under investment. Here’s how it looked …
Return to Coney Island – winter scenes, Luna Park, architecture and empty beaches Read MoreI recently visited Margate on the south coast of England to watch Dulwich Hamlet football club thump the home team 4-1. I also made sure I got there early enough …
In photos: Margate in the winter time – 65 photos of the seaside, shops and local architecture Read MoreAnyone walking along the Thames last night would have witnessed an absolutely beautiful sunset, with glorious shades of red and orange colouring the sky. Here’s 14 photos from my walk …
In photos: a stunning winter sunset by the River Thames, featuring the Albert and Chelsea Bridges Read MoreI’ve regularly made the trip up to Regent’s Park in late October to catch the glorious autumnal shades along The Boardwalk in the south side of the park. This year, …
In photos: the beautiful yellows and browns of London’s Regent’s Park in autumn Read More