Lake District: three walks
We managed to get in a few good walks while we were staying in Cartmel in Cumbria, right on the edge of the Lake District. Here’s some photos: Cartmel To …
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Nottingham photos
I’ve been in Nottingham twice in the last few weeks – once en route to the Indietracks festival, the second time in rather sadder circumstances as we travelled up for …
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Battersea Power Station
We went along to a rare open day at Battersea Power Station where ambitious new development plans were being shown off. Expect a full photo report soon, but here’s a …
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A stormy afternoon in Brixton
The weather continues its un-summer like path (which is fine by me seeing as I prefer the golden browns of Autumn and the crisp air of wintery mornings!)… Here’s some …
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Greenwich Tunnel & Canary Wharf
We originally tried to get a Clipper boat back into town after learning that the DLR system was suspended for maintenance work. Despite being sold the ticket and informed that …
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Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory
We enjoyed a lovely picnic* in Greenwich Royal Park, which covers 183 acres of land originally laid out in the 17th century. (*before the braying yuppies turned up) Greenwich Park …
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Greenwich – Naval College & Market
Continuing our walk from the O2 dome around the Greenwich Peninsula, we walked around the Royal Naval College, before popping into the excellent Greenwich Market for some fresh bread, cheese …
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Millennium Dome to Greenwich walk (part two)
Here’s some more pics from our wander along the Thameside path from the Millennium Dome into Greenwich. More photos soon! It was nice to find what felt like a piece …
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Return To The Dome
Millennium Dome main arena, 2000. Now rebranded as The O2 and part of the ‘O2 entertainment district’ (you what?!), I’ve always rather liked the structure and even enjoyed visiting it …
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Around Leicester and Trafalgar Squares
Some snaps from my wander around central London yesterday: Street artist in Leicester Square.
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Somerset House: London’s Largest Living Room
I went along to what was billed as ‘London’s Largest Living Room’ in the courtyard of Somerset House on Saturday and have to say as I was a little underwhelmed. …
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Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank
Some more photos from my Saturday stroll: This elaborate piece of punctuation-untroubled stone lettering informs passers by that: “In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where …
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Love Music Hate Racism demo
On Saturday, I popped along to what was billed as a “national demonstration and carnival parade against fascism and racism” in Trafalgar Square put on by Love Music Hate Racism …
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Cambridge photos
A few snaps taken from my stroll around Cambridge before Strawberry Fair. Cambridge is stuffed full o’history – among the great and the good who have attended their hoity toity …
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Barrington Road, tower block sunset
Sunset in Brixton, London.
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Covent Garden old market photos
We popped in to see this exhibition by photographer Clive Boursnell documenting the last days of the old central London fruit, vegetable and flower markets at Covent Garden. It’s only …
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Strawberry Fair, Cambridge. Police harassment galore.
The British Transport police at Cambridge Station were heavy handed last year, but this year they managed to add even more layers of harassment for people coming to town for …
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PG Wodehouse Picnic, Russell Square
To celebrate the reissue of PG Wodehouse’s books by Arrow Books, a picnic was held in Russell Square on a delightfully warm spring Sunday afternoon. I popped along for a …
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Ladyfest at Camden Underworld
This was a heap of fun. The lively Betty and the Werewolves. Actionettes getting it on between band sets. The Priscillas giving it large. The sensational Peggy Sue and the …
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A walk around Ashtead and Epsom Commons
A few photos from a short (6 mile) birthday walk around Ashtead and Epsom Commons on the borders of Surrey and London. Ashtead station faces right out into the countryside, …
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FA Cup semi final: Barnsley 0 Cardiff 1
I’ve just posted up my photo report of this glorious day. And there’s also a short video of delirious Cardiff fans after we scored the winning goal too. Oh yes …
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New York photo updates
I’m slowly getting through the huge backlog of photos from our December 2007 trip to New York. Here’s some updates – hope you like ’em! New York street photos part …
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London photos
A few snaps from around London town, taken with my trusty Ricoh GX100 camera. Man with a hat, Bedford Square. Penguin and passer by. Bins, Ogle Street. More London photos
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Hebden Bridge & Haworth photos
I’ve just uploaded a big new photo feature on our walking holiday in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Here’s a few pics for you:
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Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge
We’ve just come back from a fantastic walking weekend in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Once scattered with corduroy and worsted mills, the area has retained a rugged northern beauty and …
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Philadelphia photos update
Thanks to the lovely Siobhan in Philly, the Philadelphia photo gallery has now updated with in-depth captions detailing the history and local quirks of this fine city. These curious hand …
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Storm ahoy!
There’s severe gales and heavy rain blowing in from the Atlantic tonight. Here’s the view over Brixton right now.
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A train trip up the Valleys, 1989
I’ve scanned in a few photos from a train trip I took nearly twenty years ago. Travelling out of Cardiff with my then girlfriend Debbie, I doubt if we knew …
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Offline St David’s Day Special
Blimey. What a fantastic night this was. We had free freshly baked Welsh cakes, daffodils, Welsh music, Welsh video, two great bands and vast amounts of DJing till 4am. I …
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