Ramsgate is a small town in the district of Thanet in east Kent, England, and back in the 19th century it was a hugely busy seaside resort.
Fifty photographs of Ramsgate, Kent in winter – architecture, great bars, the beach and the harbour Read More
Here’s a selection of scenes captured around Cardiff over the Christmas period. Above: a foggy street in Rhiwbina.
In photos: pubs, rugby, night scenes and fog – Cardiff at the end of December 2024 Read More
The Barbican complex comprises of around 2,000 upmarket flats, maisonettes and houses, as well as the Barbican Arts Centre, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Barbican public library, …
Brutalism, tall towers and exposed concrete: the Barbican at night (20 photos) Read More
On a chilly and wet evening last week, I embarked on a bracing walk from Bethnal Green in east London to Warren Street. Here’s 40 photos from that walk:
An evening photo walk in London from Bethnal Green to Warren Street via Shoreditch Read More
Here’s a series of photos taken during a walk from Vauxhall to the Millennium Bridge, just as the sun was going down.
Walking the River Thames at sunset – Vauxhall to the Millennium Bridge Read More
October has been producing plenty of rainy days and nights in London, and here’s a sequence of photos taken during a walk from the South Bank up through Covent Garden.
A rainy night in London: South Bank brutalism, Covent Garden lights and central London in 30 photos Read More
Here’s some more photos from a recent visit to Folkestone in Kent, featuring the Charivari Day parade, beach scenes, boats and bars.
Folkestone in 60 photos: beach scenes, Charivari Day parade, boats, bars and night life Read More
Open until the 27th October 2024, this year’s Serpentine Pavilion was created by Minsuk Cho, a South Korean architect born in 1966.
In photos: Serpentine Pavilion 2024 by Minsuk Cho – open until 27th Oct 2024 Read More
Eighteen years after I fist visited the now-disused Folkestone Harbour railway station, I returned last weekend to see how the place has been transformed into a bustling tourist attraction.
In photos: Return to Folkestone Harbour disused railway station – thirty images Read More
I’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 More
I 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 More
Anyone 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 More
Here’s a short series of photos showing West End theatres on a rainy evening. Above can be seen St Martin’s Theatre, which is showing The Mousetrap, the longest running straight …
In photos: London’s West End theatres in the rain at night Read More
It had been a while since I took a stroll under the River Thames in the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, so here’s some photos from a recent visit.
In photos: A walk under the River Thames in the Woolwich Foot Tunnel Read More
The courtyard at Somerset House on the Strand is well worth visiting at the moment, with Malta and Türkiye showcasing creative works as part of the London Design Biennale 2023.
London Design Biennale and Somerset House – creative works representing Malta and Türkiye, June 2023 Read More
A dazzling new public space located on a new pier on New York’s Hudson River, Little Island is a must-see if you’re visiting New York.
Little Island, New York, a free public park located on the Hudson River – day and night photos Read More
Here’s a set of photos taken from a stroll from Vauxhall into central London during the sweltering heatwave at the beginning of August.
Central London architecture, luxury living, Brutalism and flags in the summer of 2022 heatwave Read More
A compact camera boasting a huge 28-300mm zoom range, the Olympus Stylus 1 was released back in October 2013, and I managed to recently pick one up on eBay for …
Shadows, reflections and glass – photos taken around London with an old Olympus Stylus 1 camera Read More
It has to be said that Coventry isn’t one of the prettiest cities in the UK – but you can’t blame the place for that. What was once a beautiful …
Coventry: the good, the bad and the ugly in 55 photos Read More
Located in the wilds of the county of Herefordshire, St Guthlac’s Church dates from the 12th and 13th century, and was heavily restored during the Victorian era.
The beautiful, Grade II listed countryside Church of St Guthlac in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire – in photos Read More
Founded in 1931 as the building materials bureau of the Architectural Association, The Building Centre can now be found in Store Street in central London, and after a recent extensive …
In photos: model buildings, taps, pipes, buttons and more – a trip to the Building Centre in London Read More
The 20th Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, and can be seen in Hyde Park until the 17th October 2021.
In photos: the Serpentine Pavilion gathering space in Hyde Park, London Read More
Located between London Bridge and Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral is a great place to pop in for a bit of peace and quiet – and admission is free.
In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge Read More
Six years after my first visit, I returned to the Sky Garden in the City of London and took in the spectacular views from the top of the landmark skyscraper. …
In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London Read More
Vauxhall is rapidly turning into a mini-Manhattan for the wealthy, with huge new tower blocks and luxury apartments punching the skyline. Here’s some photos taken from both sides of the …
Vauxhall at night – skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021 Read More
Connecting Chelsea in the north to Battersea on the south, the Albert Bridge was opened in 1873, and is now an English Heritage Grade II listed building. Along with Tower …
In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London Read More
Once a vital London power station fuelled by Welsh coal, Battersea Power Station is now undergoing the full luxury redevelopment treatment, offering unaffordable apartments and “world-class bars and restaurants, interspersed …
In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment – luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards Read More
On my wanders through Bloomsbury in central London, I was delighted to stumble across the beautifully preserved Woburn Walk, which oozed Ye Olde atmosphere in the late afternoon, autumn drizzle.
Stepping into the past: the historic Regency shopfronts of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London Read More
Owned, funded and managed by the City of London Corporation, the Barbican Centre performing arts centre was officially opened to the public by Queen Elizabeth II on 3 March 1982, …
Empty floors, open spaces and unused stairs: a look around a deserted Barbican Centre – in photos Read More
Faced with a quarter of an hour to kill before the next London bound train, I took a quick stroll around Tolworth, a suburban area in the Royal Borough of …
In photos: a visual taster of the joys of Tolworth, south west London Read More