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Tag: river thames

London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs
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London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs

Mon 15th October, 2018Tue 9th October, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With London embracing Autumn’s long shadows and chilly breezes, I took to the streets and grabbed some photos around Soho, the Southbank and Battersea.

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The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017
Clubs & Nightlife / London / photos / Places

The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017

Fri 7th July, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On a hot summer evening, the South Bank can be a lovely place to hang out, taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames and watching the river boats …

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Putney at night: river views, Putney Bridge, the Half Moon and street views
London / photos / Places

Putney at night: river views, Putney Bridge, the Half Moon and street views

Thu 2nd February, 2017Wed 1st February, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of night-time views of Putney in south London, taken on a chilly Friday night at the end of January.

Putney at night: river views, Putney Bridge, the Half Moon and street views Read More
Cable car across London - a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London
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Cable car across London – a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London

Tue 7th June, 2016Tue 7th June, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, the Emirates Air Line cable car across the River Thames was opened on the 28th June 2012 and is operated by Transport for …

Cable car across London – a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London Read More
London's South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat
London / photos / Places

London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat

Wed 6th April, 2016Wed 6th April, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Yesterday was a glorious April afternoon, with the Thames glistening in the sunlight and plenty of people enjoying the entertainment by the river. I took a stroll along the South Bank …

London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat Read More
London in Spring - scenes by the River Thames and around the city
London / photos / Places

London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city

Thu 16th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Spring is in the air and I’ve been out and about in London with my trusty Ricoh GR camera. Here’s a brief selection of photos taken around the banks of the …

London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city Read More
A rainy day by the River Thames and Bermondsey, London
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A rainy day by the River Thames and Bermondsey, London

Mon 2nd February, 2015Mon 2nd February, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It was a miserable day in London on Saturday, with rain falling from dark, gloomy skies all morning. I was in town to take part in the March For Homes …

A rainy day by the River Thames and Bermondsey, London Read More
London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights
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London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights

Mon 15th December, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Here’s a selection of photos taken around central London in the first two weeks of December, 2014, Above, a nattily dressed Maplin & Webb worker on Old Bond Street takes …

London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights Read More
Dazzle Ship of London sees HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage
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HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage on the River Thames, London

Wed 24th September, 2014Wed 24th September, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Completed in July this year, the WW1 warship HMS President on the Thames has been repainted in ‘dazzle camouflage,’ as part of 14-18 NOW, the official cultural programme to commemorate …

HMS President covered in dazzle camouflage on the River Thames, London Read More
London's Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed
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London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed

Fri 19th September, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After a long and hard fought campaign, skateboarders on London’s South Bank will be able to remain where they are for the long term, as plans to redevelop their undercroft …

London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed Read More
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.

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

Photos of London Blackfriars railway bridge – the world’s largest solar-powered bridge Read More
Kingston upon Thames - high tide and flooding photos
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Kingston upon Thames – winter high tide and flooding photos

Mon 13th January, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Heavy rains have seen the water levels of the River Thames rise considerably, with local flooding around Kingston upon Thames. Here’s some photos taken from a riverside walk north of …

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A walk along the Thames riverfront and beach by Vauxhall, south London
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A walk along the Thames riverfront and beach by Vauxhall, south London

Mon 30th September, 2013Mon 30th September, 2013 - by editor - 2 Comments.

On Saturday afternoon, I took a stroll along the south bank of the Thames from Vauxhall to Waterloo. Apart from having to battle through the hideous tourist scrum around the …

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Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park
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Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park

Mon 30th September, 2013Mon 30th September, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

For over forty years, skateboarders, BMX riders and graffiti artists have used the empty space known as the Southbank Undercroft to practise their art, socialise and show off their skills.

Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park Read More
A trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car from North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, London
London / photos / Places

A trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car from North Greenwich to the Royal Docks, London

Mon 25th February, 2013Mon 6th June, 2016 - by editor - 1 Comment

Running between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, the Emirates Air Line cable car across the River Thames was opened on the 28th June 2012 and is operated by Transport for …

A trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car from North Greenwich to the Royal Docks, London Read More
Practising parkour on the sandy beach of the River Thames, South Bank, London
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Practising parkour on the sandy beach of the River Thames, South Bank, London

Mon 18th February, 2013Mon 18th February, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I spotted these kids practising parkour on a chilly February afternoon. They’d set up on the stretch of sandy beach that’s exposed during low tide outside the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank, central London.

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The Skateboard Graveyard of Hungerford Bridge continues to grow
London / photos / Places

The Skateboard Graveyard of Hungerford Bridge continues to grow

Wed 13th February, 2013Thu 14th February, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Growing steadily since some time around 2009, this pile of broken skateboards can be found facing the  downstream pedestrian crossing on Hungerford Bridge.

The Skateboard Graveyard of Hungerford Bridge continues to grow Read More

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