With the media concentrating on the unrelated trouble that happened in Brixton after Splash had finished, it’s worth reminding people that a hugely successful event went on during the day, …
Brixton Splash 2011 – some photos from the Lambeth street festival Read More
Inbetween all the riots and smashed up buildings, I thought I’d lighten things up a bit with this photo taken at the Cardiff Big Weekend on Sunday. So here’s a …
Woman and a giant banana in a pram, Cardiff Read More
At the time of writing, reports are coming through that shops in Brixton have been told to close “right away” as rumours of fresh trouble grow. Brixton was hit pretty …
Brixton closes down as rumours of fresh trouble circulate Read More
Violence and looting broke out around Brixton’s town centre yesterday, with several local businesses hit and several reports of assaults taking place. Most of the town centre remains cordoned off, …
Brixton remains closed after overnight riots and looting – photos Read More
One of the most exciting, scenically stunning stretches of railway line in the UK has to be the Great Western main line that runs along a spectacular stretch of exposed …
View from a train: the stunning Great Western line through Dawlish, Devon Read More
It’s been a good month for Brixton’s murals. Brixton Academy’s 1982 mural by Stephen Pusey was lucky enough to have gone under a bit of a restoration.
Restoration work on iconic Brixton Academy mural completed Read More
Entitled ‘Brixton Speaks,’ this art installation by author Will Self is located on the side of the Iceland supermarket, at the western end of Brixton’s famous Electric Avenue. It’s also directly …
Will Self’s art piece on Brixton Electric Avenue lights up Read More
Featuring two-thirds of the original Alabama 3 crew, Brixton-based Mountain of Love slammed down an ace set at the Brixton Windmill last night.
Mountain Of Love at the Brixton Windmill, Fri 29th July 2011 Read More
Brixton Village (or Granville Arcade as us old school Brixtonites like to call it) has undergone some massive changes in the last few years. The future for the run-down indoor …
Brixton Village in the summer, July 2011 Read More
Now reduced to an impressively high pile of bricks is this old factory that stood on the corner of Acre Lane and Kings Avenue, Brixton, SW2.
Almighty pile of bricks on Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 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
As anyone who follows this blog will know, I’m a mighty keen photographer, and I’m often busy on the streets of London snapping scenes and bagging shots. Over the years, …
London photographers take pictures, get hassled by security Read More
Despite some horrendous downpours threatening to turn the place into a Glastonbury-esque quagmire, the sun broke through the heavy clouds and there was a fabulous weekend on offer at the Lambeth Country Show this year.
Lambeth Country Show 2011 and the vegetable animals Read More
Seen outside The Grosvenor pub on Sidney Road, SW9. It might look like an ice cream van, but it’s not. No sir.
Not an ice cream van, Stockwell Read More
Further to our reports of the party the night before and the eviction of the Clifton Mansions squat on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, Gramsci has kindly sent us twenty more …
Brixton Clifton Mansions squat: more eviction day photos Read More
A much loved south London venue is set to reopen this autumn, with the old Brixton Fridge being relaunched as the Electric Brixton. With work underway to restore the fine Edwardian interior – and add …
A look inside the Electric Brixton, formerly the Brixton Fridge Read More
After last night’s eviction party, the police came in mob handed to throw out the remaining residents of the long standing Brixton squat at Clifton Mansions. A large police presence was in …
Police evict Brixton Clifton Mansions in early morning operation Read More
One of the oldest squats in Brixton got busted this morning, with over ten police vans and specialist units clearing out Clifton Mansions in Coldharbour Lane. Last night a farewell party was …
Clifton Mansion squats – eviction party takes place in Brixton 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’m not entirely sure what to make of this art piece that has just been slapped up on the side of the Iceland Supermarket on Electric Avenue, Brixton.
Wordy Will Self art piece appears on Electric Avenue, Brixton Read More
Man oh man, it’s the proverbial cats and dogs coming down on Brixton right now, with reports of the appropriately named Brixton Water Lane being under water and delays on the …
Heavy rain over Brixton town Read More
The Lambeth Country Show is always a highlight of my year, and this year it will be taking part on the 16th and 17th July in its usual location at …
Lambeth Country Show 16th-17th July, 2011: Main stage and Village Green listings Read More
It’s the birthday of one of my best mates today, so in his honour I’m posting up seven snapshots from the streets of his beloved hometown, New York. Happy birthday …
New York signs – seven photos from the streets of NYC Read More
The New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn is a great place to visit if you’re in New York and have a bit of an interest in old trains, mechanical things, old …
Old trains galore at the New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Read More
Seeing as today is Independence Day in the US, I thought I’d get in the mood by posting up a small selection of photos from my New York visits over …
July 4th: Happy Independence Day 2011, USA [New York photos] Read More
The weather held out for a fab weekend, which started with me putting in a hefty 5 hour solo DJ set at the Brixton Albert on Friday night. Despite ample …
Glasto Refuseniks, Last Stand at the Alma and south London DJ nights Read More
One of the Gower’s most popular beaches, Oxwich Bay is a great little place to spend a few hours by the sea in south Wales.
Beach walking and dune jumping at Oxwich Bay, Gower, south Wales Read More
I’m well chuffed to see one of my New York panoramas now being displayed on the walls at Netherlands’ busiest airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Park opens – with my photos on the wall! Read More
I spotted this crazy collection of spider-like chimneys stuck on the side of a building in New York’s lower Manhattan. [More New York photos]
Pic of the day: New York chimneys Read More
I really like The Lost Cavalry (ace indie outfit formed by ex-Fanfarlo guitarist, Mark West) and they played a great set at Friday’s Offline Club night at the Brixton Prince …
Lost Cavalry at Brixton Offline Club – photos Read More