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
There was a huge turnout for the London Slutwalk on Saturday, with an estimated 5,000 people marching from Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square. The march was lively, fun and good natured …
London Slutwalk 2011- full photo report Read More
Ever since the demise of the Photographers Gallery, I’ve been looking out for new cafes in central London. Yumchaa is probably still my favourite, but this small cafe by close …
Wild and Wood coffee, New Oxford Street WC1 Read More
To celebrate the publication of their first book, the folks from Electric Sheep Magazine held a launch party at the Horse Hospital, Colonnade, Bloomsbury WC1.
Electric Sheep book launch at the Horse Hospital, London Read More
With temperatures hitting 25 degrees C in central London yesterday, Green Park was packed with people enjoying the early summer sunshine. Here’s a few photos:
A summer Saturday in Green Park, London Read More
I’ve been keeping my beady eye on the ride of what will be Europe’s tallest skyscraper, although my view from Brixton is rather limited: I can only see the top …
London Shard tower keeps climbing to the sky Read More