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In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge
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In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge

Mon 24th May, 2021Sun 23rd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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.

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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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View from The Shard - a trip to the top of the tallest building in Europe
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View from The Shard – a trip to the top of the tallest building in Europe

Tue 16th April, 2013Wed 17th April, 2013 - by editor - 5 Comments.

After watching the skyscraper slowly rise in the London sky from my Brixton flat, I finally made it to the top of the Shard tower, and was rewarded with some …

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Dramatic sunbursts light up the London Shard skyscraper
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Dramatic sunbursts light up the London Shard skyscraper

Wed 6th February, 2013 - by editor - 4 Comments.

There was a dramatic London skyline seen from Brixton today as the winter sun bounced off the Shard Tower, near London Bridge.

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Panoramic views from the viewing gallery near the the top of The Shard [video]

Fri 13th July, 2012Fri 13th July, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

The mean buggers turned down my press request for me to come up and photograph the view from the top of The Shard, but at least I can see what I’m missing …

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The Shard looks post-apocalyptic in the dark clouds of May
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The Shard looks post-apocalyptic in the dark, gloomy clouds of May

Tue 15th May, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I like the way that the top part of The Shard tower in London Bridge is currently sporting something of post-apocalyptic look, heightened by the dark, stormy clouds behind.

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The Shard - timelapse video shows the great tower rising over London
London / Places

The Shard – time-lapse video shows the great tower rising over London

Thu 10th May, 2012Thu 10th May, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

This fantastic time-lapse video shows the final stages of construction of Europe’s largest skyscraper, The Shard, towering over London Bridge in the heart of London.

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The Shard and London Bridge Quarter in the April gloom
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The Shard and London Bridge Quarter in the April gloom

Thu 3rd May, 2012Thu 3rd May, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

On a thoroughly miserable wet and grey April afternoon, I grabbed a couple of photos of The Shard and its accompanying London Bridge Quarter development.

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The Shard, London Bridge, nears completion

Thu 7th April, 2011Thu 7th April, 2011 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Work continues apace on The Shard tower at London Bridge, which will be the tallest building in the European Union when completed next year.

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Shard London bridge at night, Jan 2011

Mon 3rd January, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I’ve been fascinated by the sight of the Shard London Bridge slowly rising up, and have enjoyed documenting the various stages of its construction. I walked past the tower last …

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The London Shard at London Bridge, London SE1 continues to soar

Tue 16th November, 2010Tue 16th November, 2010 - by editor - 10 Comments.

Now reaching the start of the viewing gallery and open air observation deck at floors 64-72 is the Shard tower at London Bridge, which can already claim to be the …

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