The social cleansing of Brixton continues with the news that several long-term squats in at least four different blocks have been given notice to quit. Update: we’ve heard that they’ve …
Brixton squatters face eviction as Rushcroft Road residents get notice to quit Read More
After a big night out, there’s little I crave more than a strong cup of top-notch coffee, so this weekend I found myself seeking out the best brew in downtown Birmingham – …
Great coffee in Brum: the 6/8 Kafe, Temple Row, Birmingham Read More
On Saturday night there was a big Brummie party to be had at the fabulous Spotted Dog pub in Digbeth, as part of the Flatpack Festival.
Doing the Digbeth Shuffle: Actionettes at the Flatpack Festival at the Spotted Dog, Birmingham Read More
On the site of an ancient castle overlooking a south coast town, I witnessed a quintessentially English scene as the Queen of May was crowned in Hastings, East Sussex.
Crowning the Queen of May, Hastings Castle Read More
Here’s a Saturday selection of photos for y’all, starting with this curious plaque seen on a building near Borough tube station, south London.
Charles Dickens Walked Past Here, Big ships on big lorries and other pics Read More
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.
The Shard and London Bridge Quarter in the April gloom Read More
Immaculately preserved despite not seeing a passenger train for nearly half a century, the old Cirencester branch platform at Kemble station is a treat if you have a bit of a thing …
Kemble station and the old Cirencester branch platform – a feast of GWR style Read More
Soon to be the tallest residential building in the UK, St George Wharf Tower continues to thrust its cylindrical form up into the London skyline.
St George Wharf Tower as seen from Brixton, south London Read More
Here’s some photos taken around Greenwich, including a snap of the neoclassical glory of The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul (above), and the soon-to-be reopened Cutty Sark. Oh, and …
Greenwich and the Cutty Sark in the Spring sunshine Read More
There was a fabulous night of glamour and drinking to be had at the Prince Albert on Saturday, with The Actionettes taking over the Offline Club for their forst of their three …
Las Vegas meets Brixton with The Actionettes at the Offline Club Read More
St George’s Day came early in Trafalgar Square this year, with a free festival being put on to celebrate England’s patron saint on Saturday.
St George’s Day festival, Trafalgar Square, London Read More
We had a night of rip-roaring rock’n’roll last night at the Brixton Prince Albert with the amazing Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons playing the Offline Club.
Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons rock the Brixton Offline club. Hell, yes! Read More
I love seeing these lovely old Pullman trains go by – especially when they’re being hauled by a huffin’ and puffin’ steam locomotive – but this diesel-hauled special has been …
Lightning strike takes out signals: posh Pullman train stuck at signals in Brixton Read More
There’s a new real ale bar coming to Brixton – and I was lucky enough to be invited for a pre-opening preview (and to try out some of the delicious beers and ciders …
The Crown and Anchor, 246 Brixton Road, SW9 – a new real ale bar for Brixton Read More
With its south facing hands seemingly doomed to display eighteen minutes to one forever, the clock on top of the old Brady’s public house on Atlantic Road, Brixton continues to stand …
Brixton landmarks: the Brady’s clock tower, Atlantic Road. Brixton, London SW9 Read More
Work continues apace on the large building development on Coldharbour Lane (opposite Somerleyton Road) in central Brixton, London SW9.
A look around the big Coldharbour Lane development, central Brixton Read More
I’d taken this photo of a rail level crossing back in the early 1990s when I was walking around south Devon with my girlfriend at the time (hello, Debbie Miller!). …
Heathfield station and Teignbridge Level Crossing, Devon: a rail survivor Read More
A fantastic new exhibition showing off a collection of well-known and rare archive photos of Marilyn Monroe is currently running at the Getty Image Gallery near Oxford Circus, central London.
Marilyn Monroe photo exhibition at the Getty Images gallery, Oxford Circus, London 14th April 2012 Read More
Back in March, it was the French taking over Trafalgar Square in central London, but yesterday it was the turn of the orange army, as the space was given over …
Holland House Dutch festival turns Trafalgar Square orange Read More
Situated a short walk from Brighton’s lofty railway station is Coffee at 33, a small, friendly coffee shop serving up great caffeine brews and home baked cakes.
Coffee at 33, Trafalgar Street, Brighton – small cafe, great coffee Read More
Work continues on the multi-billion redevelopment on the 65 acre brownfield site behind Kings Cross and St Pancras stations and bounded by the Regent’s canal. Here’s some photos from a …
A walk around Regent’s Canal and the King’s Cross redevelopment, central London Read More
Unlikely to ever recover from the suspicious fires that saw this beautiful Grade I listed pier reduced to a burnt out shell, Brighton’s West Pier cuts a sorrowful sight in the spring …
The tragedy of West Pier, Brighton beach, Brighton Read MoreI trust you’ll forgive me if my memory about this Offline Club night isn’t as good as it might be, but it was my birthday party too!
The Worry Dolls at Brixton Offline – and my birthday! Read More
Here’s some photos from my trip to Brighton on the south coast earlier in the week. The weather was superb with bright sunny spring skies and barely any wind.
A sunny day by the seaside at Brighton – beach views and carousels Read More
Yesterday, I was taken off to Brighton for a real birthday treat: lunch at Terre a Terre, which is just about my favourite vegetarian restaurant anywhere.
A delightful lunch at Terre a Terre, East Street, Brighton Read MoreThere was a fantastic double bill on offer at the Tulse Hill Railway Tavern last night featuring two of Brixton’s finest bands, Morton Valence and the Mountain Of Love. It was …
Morton Valence and the Mountain Of Love at the Railway Tavern, Tulse Hill Read More
Long suffering Brixtonites are again without a tube service all weekend, with the Victoria line shut down until Monday morning.
Brixton tube closures explained: 31st Mar/1st April and 6th/7th May 2012 Read More
Ace sarf London skifflers the Severed Limb were all shipshape and Bristol fashion last night, putting on a great live set in an old barge on the Thames.
Skiffle slamdown at the Severed Limb launch party on the River Thames, London Read More
Here’s a few photos from taken around a bustling Covent Garden in central London over the weekend.
Covent Garden, the white cuddly bear and the wooden people Read More
There was a lot of punk-powered Morris dancing going on at the Prince Albert in Brixton last Friday, with the fabulous Five Shitty Fingers putting in a fantastic set.
Nonnie Nonnie Oi! Punk Morris at Brixton Offline club Read More