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Margate photos: seaside town in winter

Thu 3rd December, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Mon 30th November, 2009 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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

Mon 30th November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Tue 24th November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Mon 23rd November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Sun 22nd November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Sun 22nd November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Sun 15th November, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

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

Sat 14th November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Sat 14th November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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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Autumn leaves and late night gasometers

Mon 9th November, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

I love Autumn!

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Fireworks night, Brockwell Park

Fri 6th November, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

Another fabulous Guy Fawkes night in Brixton! More photos

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Offline Halloween special!

Mon 2nd November, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Sun 25th October, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Sun 18th October, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

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

Sun 18th October, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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

Mon 12th October, 2009 - by editor - 2 Comments.

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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Modern football is rubbish

Wed 7th October, 2009Mon 10th November, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

[Rant] So, I fancy taking my girlfriend to see a game at Cardiff. Until recently this meant having a few pints at the pub and then turning up at the …

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Petts Wood to Hayes, Kent.

Fri 2nd October, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some photos from a lovely 10 mile stroll around the Kent countryside last weekend: More pics here

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G20 bra girl charged for posing as a police officer

Wed 30th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s how ridiculous our cops can be: Eleven G20 campaigners are being prosecuted for impersonating police officers despite some being half-dressed and wielding toy machineguns.The protesters, who call themselves the …

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Say hello to wirefresh.com!

Wed 23rd September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After the last tech site I was working for collapsed in a heap of incompetence and unpaid wages (mainly mine, I reckon), I’ve decided to start up my very own …

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Ella Edmondson at Offline Club, Brixton

Mon 21st September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

She was absolutely fabulous! One of my fave Offline gigs this year! More pics here.

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My exciting day as a movie extra on ‘Blitz’

Mon 21st September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Today, I spent the day employed on a film set near Smithfield Market, central London. My day mainly involved me standing in street, drinking coffee, chatting to other extras and …

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Virgin Atlantic in epic 911 fail

Mon 14th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a ‘pretend’ card they enclosed in a letter trying to get me to sign up for their new credit card service. I’m thinking they haven’t exactly thought it through …

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Actionettes at Vauxhall Duckie Club

Sun 13th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Actionettes put on a fabulous show last night at Duckie � and the crowd went seriously wild for them! A few pics:    

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Reclaim the beach, London

Sun 13th September, 2009Sat 23rd April, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Had a terrific time at Reclaim the Beach last night, dancing on the sandy shores of the River Thames before the incoming tide took the dancefloor away! Here’s a few …

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London Astoria: nearly gone

Wed 9th September, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve seen some great gigs at the Astoria in central London, but the end came on 14th Jan, 2009 when the venue was closed to make way for the construction …

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Some London snaps

Sun 6th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A few photos taken during my wander around town yesterday.   Checking out the excellent ‘Londoners Through a Lens’ exhibition at the Getty Gallery in Fitzrovia.   Regent’s Park fountain. …

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The Tree House Gallery, Regents’s Park

Sun 6th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Billed as “an innovative public project featuring a free daily program of events, arts, discussions, musicology and activities,” the Treehouse Gallery in Regent’s Park tasked itself with acting, ” as …

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Mini rave in Trafalgar Square!

Sat 5th September, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

One & Other is a live artwork by sculptor Antony Gormley, giving 2,400 participants the chance to spend an hour alone on the empty plinth in Trafalgar Square for 100 …

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