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Graffiti, bagels, shadows & art: a walk from Brick Lane to Blackfriars in 35 photos

Mon 11th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s 35 photos documenting a late afternoon walk from Brick Lane in east London across the river and along the South Bank to Blackfriars station in central London, via the Whitechapel …

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In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021
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In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021

Wed 20th January, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Since I’ve walked around every single park within a three mile radius of my Brixton home, l thought it was time to venture further afield, and dust off my Dahon folding …

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Jet trails, blue skies, skyscrapers and glass lamps: a South Bank sunset, autumn 2018
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Jet trails, blue skies, skyscrapers and glass lamps: a South Bank sunset, autumn 2018

Tue 23rd October, 2018Mon 22nd October, 2018 - by editor - 8 Comments.

Here’s a short series of photographs taken around the South bank, Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridge during the fading light of an autumnal London sunset.

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A short walk from Vauxhall tube station across the Thames to Blackfriars Bridge, London
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A short walk from Vauxhall tube station across the Thames to Blackfriars Bridge, London

Fri 1st August, 2014Fri 1st August, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Here’s a series of photos taken from a short (2.7 miles/4.5km) walk I took recently from Vauxhall tube station (Victoria Line), along the Thames to the north side of Blackfriars Bridge.

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The amazing upside down house in Blackfriars Road, London
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The amazing upside down house of Blackfriars Road, London

Tue 15th July, 2014Tue 15th July, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Created by Hackney artist Alex Chinneck, this striking installation of an inverted house can be seen turning heads on Blackfriars Road.

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London Blackfriars Railway Bridge - the world's largest solar-powered bridge
London / photos / Places / railways

Photos of London Blackfriars railway bridge – the world’s largest solar-powered bridge

Wed 19th March, 2014Wed 19th March, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Now spanning the width of the Thames with station entrances on both the north and south sides of the river, London Blackfriars railway station has recently been fitted out with thousands …

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A damp and grey London walk along the Albert and Victoria Embankments
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A damp and grey London walk along the Albert and Victoria Embankments

Sat 5th January, 2013Sat 5th January, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

I was hoping to see London covered in clean, crisp white snow, but instead the New Year has started in a more traditional manner, with the capital under a grey, …

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