Photos, features, oddities and snapshots from the streets of London
Here’s a series of photos from my walk around central London yesterday, including scenes from the BP Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery, the Photographer’s Gallery and some snaps …
London photos: BP Portrait Prize, street scenes and sculptures, July 2018 Read More
The masterpiece of Scottish architect James Robb Scott, (1882-1965), Surbiton Station is a stunning example of At Deco architecture, created when the original 1867 railway station was rebuilt seventy years later.
In photos: the modernist swagger of Surbiton station – an Art Deco masterpiece in London Read More
Last night, I finally made it across to east London to visit the What’s Cookin‘ night held at the Leytonstone Ex-Servicemens Club, and enjoyed a splendid night in a striking venue.
In photos: A night at the wonderful What’s Cookin’ club in Leytonstone, east London Read More
On Wednesday, I popped along to the splendid Folkroom night at The Harrison bar to see the Lost Cavalry play a short acoustic set.
In photos: Lost Cavalry at the Folkroom music night, Harrison’s Bar, Kings Cross Read More
The UK’s largest light festival, Lumiere is produced by the London-based creative company Artichoke, and comprises of multiple standalone light art-installations across the capital. The festival also sees iconic buildings and …
In photos: Lumiere festival 2018 – lights and interactive installations around central London Read More
Serving its last customer in early 2011, The Old Rose was a traditional old dockworkers pub situated on the once-notorious Highway in London’s East End. With redevelopment and demolition leaving …
Lost Pubs of London: The Old Rose, The Highway, Wapping E1 – ‘vinegar beer, green interior and odd locals’ Read More
Here’s another set of photos taken around Soho this weekend, showing the rainy streets of the capital a week before Christmas.
Christmas rain – Soho lights reflected in the rainy pavements of London, Dec 2017 Read More
Here’s a short photo series showing some of the Christmas lights and decorations currently lighting up the streets around central London.
In photos: the Christmas lights of London: Trafalgar Square, Mayfair and Winter Wonderland Read More
December hasn’t arrived yet but the West End is already in full Christmas mode, with every shop ablaze with festive messages of consumerism and consumption. I battled the crowds earlier …
Wim Wenders, alleyways and a monster bauble – London’s West End in photos, Nov 2017 Read More
Over the last weekend, The Lexington venue in north London played host to Tapete Records, an independent record label based in Hamburg, Germany. The label was celebrating its 15th birthday with …
In photos: The Monochrome Set at the Tapete Records showcase, The Lexington, London Read More
Taking place across multiple floors of a brutalist block in London’s The Strand, Store X The Vinyl Factory is a fascinating free show featuring the work of Ryoji Ikeda, Arthur Jafa, …
In photos: Store X, The Vinyl Factory, Store Studios, 180 The Strand, London Read More
A collaboration between Ben Kelly – who was behind the legendary Manchester nightclub Hacienda – and architectural designer Virgil Abloh, Ruin is a large-scale installation that recreates a mythical abandoned nightclub.
In photos: Ruin – an abandoned imaginary disco nightclub in the Store Studios, London Read More
Running until the 12th November, the Glass Room is a fascinating project that describes itself as “a pop-up shop, a space for reflection, experimentation and play on how our we …
In photos: The Glass Room, a disruptive tech store with nothing for sale in London Read More
With the festive season fast approaching, open air ice skating rinks are beginning to pop up all over London, and last night I popped along to the launch of Skylight’s …
Rooftop skating, booze, fondue and Gus’s wonderful roasted chestnuts at Skylight, Tobacco Dock, Wapping, London Read More
Transport aficionados are going to love the London Transport Museum, a three floor attraction located in the Grade II-listed Flower Market building in Covent Garden Piazza.
Trams, trains, tubes, trolleybuses and buses: a look around the London Transport Museum Read More
London’s Getty Gallery is currently hosting the Renaissance Photography Prize 2017, an international photography award that discovers and celebrates outstanding work from emerging and established photographers, while raising funds to support young …
Renaissance Photography Prize 2017 at the Getty Gallery, London Read More
Opening this Friday, 13th Oct, Poster Girls is a new major exhibition at the London Transport Museum, celebrating a century of art and design created by female poster artists.
Poster Girls – a century of wonderful art and design by female artists at the London Transport Museum Read More
Now this is just a world of wrong. October has barely got started and already there’s a bloody massive sign for Christmas up in London’s Oxford Circus.
FFS: Christmas decorations go up in London’s Oxford Circus at the beginning of OCTOBER! Read More
The Crash is a non-profit exhibition featuring over 100 international artists in the circular 20000 Sq ft multi-storey underground car park beneath Cavendish Square in the heart of central London.
In photos: The Crash art show in the Q Park underground car park, London Read More
Currently on show in London’s Regent’s Park, Frieze Sculpture is a major outdoor exhibition bringing together 25 new and significant works by 20th-century masters and leading contemporary artists from around the …
Last chance to see the Frieze Sculpture Park 2017 in Regent’s Park, London Read More
Here’s a short series of photos taken during a recent visit to the wonderful National Gallery in central London.
Great art, shiny floors and gift shop tat: London’s National Gallery in photos Read More
Last week I paid a midweek visit to the esteemed Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in Frith Street, Soho. I went along with a crew of Brixton pals to see a …
In photos: Jazz, jamming, and pricey drinks at Ronnie Scott’s, London Read More
A German-based photo gallery and store with more than 40 outlets worldwide, LUMAS is an upmarket place that appeals to folks who want some kind of art on their wall …
LUMAS of Mayfair, London: the poshest photo gallery I’ve ever set foot in Read More
Unveiled in April 2017 and only on display until the end of the month, the Four Loves sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn can be seen in Berkeley Square, central London.
In photos: Berkeley Square and The Four Loves sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn, central London Read More
Last Saturday, London’s Old Oak Common rail depot opened its doors to the public, offering a close up look of a facility that has been servicing trains since 1906. A …
Steam and diesel locomotive delights at Old Oak Common Open Day, Sat 2nd Sept Read More
They’ve been seen (and heard) percussin’ and chantin’ their way around Soho Square in central London for decades, but back in the day the Hari Krishna gang were all about …
London Soho Square: The Hari Krishna guys go electric Read More
There’s another cracking photographic exhibition on display at the Getty Gallery near London’s Oxford Circus, with Indian Treasures revealing some stunning images from the Victorian era.
Indian Treasures at the Getty Gallery showcases delightful Victorian era photography Read More
Now in its thirty-eighth year at the National Portrait Gallery, the BP Portrait Award is always worth a look, and this year there’s yet more stunning work on display.
In photos: a look around the BP Portrait Award 2017 at the National Portrait Gallery, London Read More
On Saturday, central London was ablaze with the colours of the rainbow as the annual Pride parade matched through the centre of the city.
London Gay Pride 2017: faces, street scenes and smoke bombs – in photos Read More
On a hot summer evening, the South Bank can be a lovely place to hang out, taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames and watching the river boats …
The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017 Read More