Photos, features, oddities and snapshots from the streets of London
Open 24 hours a day and serving up a feast of freshly baked bread, croissants, pastries and doughnuts is Beigel Bake, one of the oldest beigel (bagel) shops in London.
In praise of Beigel Bake, Brick Lane, London E1 Read More
It’s not often I traipse past the ludicrously named Silicon Roundabout and venture east to the land of fixed-wheel racers, unfeasibly tight trousers and ironic moustaches, but I was happy …
BALANCE: European Hardcore book launch at Lo & Behold E2 Read More
We rather liked the blend of coffee served up in their first store at Rathbone Place in Fitrovia, so it’s great to see Tapped & Packed opening up new premises in …
Tapped & Packed coffee shop review, Tottenham Court Road, London Read More
Here’s a view of the Christmas decorations already up at Oxford Circus. A few days into November! In my mind, the start of December is the earliest anyone should be …
Oxford Street Christmas lights are turned on – in ruddy November, FFS Read More
There was a big party going on north of the river last night, with the Actionettes hosting their ‘Night of the Shimmying Dead’ Halloween special at the Buffalo Bar, a basement club right …
Actionettes Halloween party with The Nuns, The Action Men and limbo dancing Read More
October’s Critical Mass bike ride around the capital took in both of the current Occupy London sites at St Paul’s and Finsbury Square. Here’s a few photos of the ride, …
Halloween London Critical Mass ride shows solidarity with Occupy London Read More
Four days in and still going strong is the Occupy London protest outside St Paul’s cathedral in central London. I popped down today and grabbed a few photos. ..
Photos from the Occupy London protest at St Paul’s, central London Read More
With thousands currently occupying Wall Street in New York, and actions taking place from Paris and Madrid to Buenos Aires and Caraca, there’s a global day of action underway – and …
Occupy the Stock Exchange London protest. Photos and police statement Read More
There was much a-tootin’ of horns around the streets of Trafalgar Square last night, as a bevy of motorcyclists from the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” campaign group headed into town.
Bike Parking Tax protest, central London 12th October 2011 Read More
This is one of my favourite parts of central London, and on a Sunday afternoon – when the endless roar of traffic subsides – it’s easy to imagine how it might have …
The timeless Georgian architecture of Bedford Square, Bloomsbury Read More
Situated in the heart of Fitzrovia, Kaffeine is an independent, Aussie/Kiwi-run café located at 66 Great Titchfield Street, a short stroll north of Oxford Street.
Kaffeine coffee bar, Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia – review Read More
This banner sums up how I feel about the government’s dodgy plans to embark on a policy of mass privatisation for the NHS. We went along to a big protest …
Block the Bridge – Save the NHS protest, Westminster Bridge – photos Read More
I’ve been watching the slow but steady rise of The Shard with keen interest, first documenting the skyscraper when I caught glimpse of its central core rising over London Bridge …
The Shard comes under close scrutiny from Southwark Cathedral Read More
Running until the 16th Oct 2011 is the ‘Australian Landscape’ outside the British Museum in central London. Created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the landscape ‘showcases the …
British Museum Australian walkabout – a slice of Oz in WC1 Read More
Unfortunately, I timed my visit to this year’s Thames Festival just as the skies opened, so I ended with loads of photos of umbrellas and damp people. Scroll down for some pics:
Thames Festival 2011 – umbrellas and brass bands Read More
Seen on the 17:19 Kemble to Paddington train yesterday. I wonder if the photo ended up on Facebook somewhere?
Pic of the day: office worker snaps slumbering colleague on Paddington-bound train Read More
Continuing the photo tour of Kew Gardens, here’s a view of the striking Sackler Crossing bridge. Made from granite and bronze and opened in May 2006, the bridge won a special …
A photo tour of Kew Gardens, London (part two) Read More
Home to the world’s largest collection of living plants, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – otherwise referred to as Kew Gardens – covers 121 hectares in west London. Scroll on …
A photo tour of Kew Gardens, London (part one) Read More
There’s some fabulous new views across London to be seen on top of the dramatic One New Change development by St Pauls. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the eight-storey shopping …
Lesser known London viewpoints: the dramatic view from One New Change, St Pauls Read More
Served up by the impressively titled ‘Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation’ is this fascinating look at London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s.
London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s – archive video footage Read More
Designed by the same folks who created the London Eye, the treetop walkway in Kew Gardens provides a fabulous birds eye view of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west …
Kew Gardens Treetop walkway – a wobbly load of fun in west London Read More
If you’re looking for somewhere interesting to grab a bite to eat after visiting the nearby British Museum in Bloomsbury, I recommend checking out the Camera Cafe. As its name …
Camera Cafe, Bloomsbury – a camera shop and cafe combined! Read More
London’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some …
Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream Read More
Interesting scene on Lichfield Road, Richmond TW9 today… [More London photos]
An intriguing street scene by Kew Gardens Read More
The huge Crossrail transport project continues to dominate the area to the south of Oxford Street in central London. I rather liked these rows of black silos by Dean Street, so …
Pic of the day: Crossrail silos, Oxford Street London Read More
Seen by the Festival Hall on London’s South Bank today. It has to be said that the authentic, tartan-tastic, sporran-flapping ‘Hoots Mon! ‘ Scottish illusion was slightly shattered when the …
Pic of the day: Bagpipes and big drum, South bank, London Read More
Expected to be completed in time for the London Olympics is this fun-looking walk over the roof of the o2 Dome (or the Millennium Dome as I like to call the thing).
Take a virtual Skywalk strut across the o2 Millennium Dome’s roof [video] Read More
Vintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London.
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands Read More
Today sees the first birthday of the ‘Boris Bike’ scheme in London, with Transport for London celebrating the occasion by announcing a westward expansion while scooping up another £25 million in sponsorship …
London’s Boris Bikes speed past their first birthday, TfL celebrate with a feast o’facts 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