Here’s a view of the Christmas decorations already up at Oxford Circus. A few days into November! In my mind, the start of December is the earliest anyone should be …
Oxford Street Christmas lights are turned on – in ruddy November, FFS Read More
There was a big party going on north of the river last night, with the Actionettes hosting their ‘Night of the Shimmying Dead’ Halloween special at the Buffalo Bar, a basement club right …
Actionettes Halloween party with The Nuns, The Action Men and limbo dancing Read More
Four days in and still going strong is the Occupy London protest outside St Paul’s cathedral in central London. I popped down today and grabbed a few photos. ..
Photos from the Occupy London protest at St Paul’s, central London Read More
With thousands currently occupying Wall Street in New York, and actions taking place from Paris and Madrid to Buenos Aires and Caraca, there’s a global day of action underway – and …
Occupy the Stock Exchange London protest. Photos and police statement Read More
There was much a-tootin’ of horns around the streets of Trafalgar Square last night, as a bevy of motorcyclists from the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” campaign group headed into town.
Bike Parking Tax protest, central London 12th October 2011 Read More
This is one of my favourite parts of central London, and on a Sunday afternoon – when the endless roar of traffic subsides – it’s easy to imagine how it might have …
The timeless Georgian architecture of Bedford Square, Bloomsbury Read More
This banner sums up how I feel about the government’s dodgy plans to embark on a policy of mass privatisation for the NHS. We went along to a big protest …
Block the Bridge – Save the NHS protest, Westminster Bridge – photos Read More
I’ve been watching the slow but steady rise of The Shard with keen interest, first documenting the skyscraper when I caught glimpse of its central core rising over London Bridge …
The Shard comes under close scrutiny from Southwark Cathedral Read More
Running until the 16th Oct 2011 is the ‘Australian Landscape’ outside the British Museum in central London. Created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the landscape ‘showcases the …
British Museum Australian walkabout – a slice of Oz in WC1 Read More
Continuing the photo tour of Kew Gardens, here’s a view of the striking Sackler Crossing bridge. Made from granite and bronze and opened in May 2006, the bridge won a special …
A photo tour of Kew Gardens, London (part two) Read More
Home to the world’s largest collection of living plants, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – otherwise referred to as Kew Gardens – covers 121 hectares in west London. Scroll on …
A photo tour of Kew Gardens, London (part one) Read More
There’s some fabulous new views across London to be seen on top of the dramatic One New Change development by St Pauls. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the eight-storey shopping …
Lesser known London viewpoints: the dramatic view from One New Change, St Pauls Read More
Served up by the impressively titled ‘Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation’ is this fascinating look at London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s.
London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s – archive video footage Read More
London’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some …
Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream Read More
Interesting scene on Lichfield Road, Richmond TW9 today… [More London photos]
An intriguing street scene by Kew Gardens Read More
The huge Crossrail transport project continues to dominate the area to the south of Oxford Street in central London. I rather liked these rows of black silos by Dean Street, so …
Pic of the day: Crossrail silos, Oxford Street London Read More
Seen by the Festival Hall on London’s South Bank today. It has to be said that the authentic, tartan-tastic, sporran-flapping ‘Hoots Mon! ‘ Scottish illusion was slightly shattered when the …
Pic of the day: Bagpipes and big drum, South bank, London Read More
Expected to be completed in time for the London Olympics is this fun-looking walk over the roof of the o2 Dome (or the Millennium Dome as I like to call the thing).
Take a virtual Skywalk strut across the o2 Millennium Dome’s roof [video] Read More
Vintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London.
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands Read More
Located close to Tottenham Court Road – and almost next door to the fabulous Store Street Espresso – is the Building Centre. Established in 1931 and set up to be an …
The Building Centre and its astonishing Pipers Scale Model of central London Read More
As you’ve probably worked out by now, I’m a big fan of independent coffee houses, and am always interested in checking out new coffee shops around the capital.
Store Street Espresso serves up a delicious Bloomsbury brew Read More
Protests outside the Scientology building on Tottenham Court Road, London, have become a regular feature, and here’s a few pics taken of Saturday’s demo.
Anti-Scientology protest in central London, 23rd July 2011 Read More
Roving reporter Emerald paid a visit to the lavishly restored Midland Hotel this week and her photos reveal a luxurious interior, with sumptuously decorated rooms.
A look inside the restored Midland Grand hotel, St Pancras, London Read More
Named after the process of dosing a coffee machine, Tapped & Packed is earning a reputation as one of the finest coffee shops in central London.
Tapped & Packed coffee house, Fitzrovia serves up the goods Read More
Some good friends are set to move back to New Zealand shortly, and a large gathering of chums assembled in a far flung east London boozer to wish them well …
The big farewell drink, east London, Sat 9th July 2011 Read More
I posted a feature about the Monument tower back in May, but after unexpectedly finding myself traipsing back up the 311 steps to the windy viewing platform again recently, I’ve posted up some new …
Another trip up the London Monument Tower (photo feature) Read More
As a birthday treat, I was taken to the famous Wolseley cafe/restaurant at 160 Piccadilly, Mayfair W1 for afternoon tea a while ago to fill my face with tea and …
Afternoon tea at The Wolseley, Piccadilly, London Read More
If you ever fancy a good argument – or maybe just want to listen to a reasoned/mad/weird rant or two – then there’s no finer place in the capital than …
A busy Speakers’ Corner, Hyde Park, on a wet Sunday Read More
Straight after the Slutwalk on Saturday was the London Naked Bike Ride 2011 – and once again there was a massive turnout of over a thousand nude or semi naked cyclists …
London Naked Bike Ride 2011 – all the wobbly bits in a full photo report Read More
Despite suffering an unfashionable amount of health scares recently, the Monochrome Set cheated death one more time to put on a fabulous performance at Camden’s Dingwalls – and we got …
We DJ for the Monochrome Set at Dingwalls, June 2011 Read More