Here’s a short selection of photos from a quick wander around the attractive town of Beacon in New York, showing off some of the local architecture and items of interest …
The architecture and sights of Beacon, New York – a photo tour from Summer 2014 Read More
Now being described as ‘Williamsburg on the Hudson,’ the small town of Beacon in the post-industrial Hudson Valley has seen big changes in recently years. Many of those changes are in …
Street signs, shopfronts and graffiti seen around Beacon, Dutchess County, New York Read More
Here’s some scenes of musicians playing outside in the late afternoon summer sun around the small town of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York.
Street musicians of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, Summer 2014 Read More
I’ll be posting up a load of photos from my recent trip to Beacon in Dutchess County, New York soon, but here’s a couple of pics of some road signs that caught my …
Photo of the day: road signs, Beacon, New York Read More
A splendid four-day festival showcasing live music, spoken word, debates and skillshares, the Green Gathering has become a beacon for sustainability, with the whole event being powered by wind, sun …
WIN two tickets for this year’s Green Gathering Festival in Chepstow, Wales, 2nd-5th Aug 2018 Read More
My feature about an old breakwater in Barry Island, south Wales has proved surprisingly popular, and I was pleased to learn more about this intriguing piece of railway history, thanks to Brian Mills. Brian …
Forgotten railways of south Wales: the south-west breakwater at the entrance to Barry Docks revisited Read More
This is the current view from Brixton showing a single beam of light in central London piercing the night sky.
Beam of light in the London sky marks the centenary of the First World War Read More
Situated near Llanarthney in the Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire, is the the National Botanic Garden of Wales, which is both a great place to visit and an important centre for botanical research …
A walk around the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire Read More
Last night I ventured deep into the uncharted waters of Lewisham to check out The Actionettes and The Instants playing the Fox and Firkin, betwixt Lewisham and Ladywell.
Actionettes at the Fox and Firkin, Lewisham, London Read More
Some photos from my rainy walk around central London and Brixton yesterday… Beheaded Belisha beacon, Atlantic Road, Brixton. Named after Leslie Hore-Belisha (1895-1957), who was Minister of Transport responsible for …
A rainy December walk in London Read More
I’m working hard to get my backlog of New York photos online before my next visit – here’s the latest updates: Around Midtown Manhattan at night Around Midtown Manhattan, Walking …
More New York photos Read More
Christmas in Cardiff Had a great time up in my home town over Christmas, taking in some lovely country walks in the Brecon Beacons, wolfing down real ale, (half) climbing …
Christmas in Cardiff Read MoreNew York Panoramas I’m still sifting through the zillions of pictures taken on my recent US trip, but I’ve now posted up 15 panoramas from New York City, Brooklyn and …
New York Panoramas Read More
NEW YORK BLOG – 5th – 17th November (Photo gallery to follow!) Saturday 5th November: New York bound! With a thick head after last night’s alcohol-slopping Offline (that beer at …
New York blog – Williamsburg and Lower East Side adventures Read MoreThe urban75 south London curry crew is in full effect tonight, so I’m looking forward to a jolly good nosh-up in Khan’s (Brockwell Park), promptly followed by some intense lagerification …
Friday night is curry night! Read More
Back from Wales Just returned from a fabulous short holiday in my hometown of Cardiff – and what a great trip I had! On Saturday night I celebrated Cardiff’s mighty …
A trip on The Balmoral steamer from Penarth to Clevedon Read More