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
I’ve been to quite a few of the free Reclaim the Beach parties and always had a great time. Taking place on the foreshore near Waterloo, the free party is a semi legal affair …
Reclaim the Beach party on the River Thames, April 23rd 2011 Read More
We popped along to the Thames Festival this afternoon and had rather a splendid day of it all.
Mayor’s Thames Festival celebrates London and its river Read More
Connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, the Thames Tunnel was built between 1825 and 1843 by Marc Brunel and his son, the legendary Great Western railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Hailed in …
A walk through the Thames Tunnel Read More
It’s been a while since I’ve been along to the famous free Beach Parties on the River Thames, but last night’s party was a hoot. It’s a bizarre thing to …
Free beach party, River Thames Read More
A Saturday walk around a sunny, but freezing cold, central London: Get the full story behind these pics here: London street and river scenes
The Thames, theatres, Tate Modern and a tutu Read More
I love this weekend-long free festival set by the banks of the Thames in Central London. See photo report
Thames Festival 2006 Read More
I love walking along the Thames Path on the South Bank on a warm evening. Here’s some pics from last night: A couple walk into the night along the Thames …
Late night along the Thames Read MoreI took a walk along the South Bank today and it turned into a bit of an onslaught of emotions – from being uplifting by art, saddened by an exhibition …
Senses working overtime: a Sunday afternoon by the River Thames Read More
October has been producing plenty of rainy days and nights in London, and here’s a sequence of photos taken during a walk from the South Bank up through Covent Garden.
A rainy night in London: South Bank brutalism, Covent Garden lights and central London in 30 photos Read More
This was a lovely summer’s walk. I started off at Warren Street tube station, and walked through Regent’s Park to connect with the Regent’s Canal at the northern end of …
In photos: a walk along the Regent’s Canal from central London to Paddington Read More
On a hazy summer afternoon, I took a leisurely walk from Vauxhall tube along the Thames to Battersea Power Station, cutting back via Nine Elms. Here’s some photos from my …
Nine Elms, Battersea Power Station – a short photo walk from Vauxhall and back Read More
This is one of my favourite summer walks, starting from Kew Bridge statin (served by trains from Waterloo) and running along the banks of the River Thames as far as …
A beautiful London riverside walk: Kew Bridge to Richmond in 40 photos Read More
Now in its final week, this free David Bowie exhibition in the Kingston Museum provides a fascinating insight into when the Ziggy Stardust character was first unveiled to the world.
Last chance to visit the Bowie & Beyond Ziggy Stardust exhibition in Kingston, London Read More
On view until the 23rd April 2023 is this rather wonderful installation Mumbai based artist Jitish Kallat, which takes the form of two, 336m-long intersecting spirals with signposts indicating distances …
In photos: Whorled (Here After Here After Here) – a spiral of road signs at Somerset House, London Read More
Located right next to the Tate Modern on the south bank of the River Thames, the Bankside Gallery is currently hosting a wonderful exhibition by the Society of Wood Engravers.
Don’t miss the Society of Wood Engravers Annual Exhibition at the Bankside Gallery, London – runs until 26th Feb 2023 Read More
London can be absolutely beautiful at night, especially when it’s not jammed full of tourists and Instagramers. The freezing weather last night meant I was able to enjoy a quiet, …
A peaceful winter’s evening walk along the South Bank from Hungerford Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge Read More
The South Bank is full of colour right now with outdoor neon lighting illuminating the bare trees. Here’s a series of 15 photos taken on an autumnal Sunday afternoon:
In photos: London’s South Bank at dusk – dark clouds, rain, neon trees, books and umbrellas Read More
Here’s a set of photos taken from a stroll from Vauxhall into central London during the sweltering heatwave at the beginning of August.
Central London architecture, luxury living, Brutalism and flags in the summer of 2022 heatwave Read More
Linking Worcester Cathedral’s Watergate and the Chapter meadows on the opposite site is this one man-operated ferry service, and it’s one of the last rowed public ferries across the Rover …
In photos: Worcester’s one-man Cathedral Ferry service across the River Severn Read More
Rewarding an energetic outdoor climbing challenge with some fabulous rooftop views across London, Up At The O2 invites thrill seekers to ascend and descend the 52m high roof of The …
Up At The O2: a fun, mountaineering-style walk across one of the largest domes in the world Read More
I recently returned to the top of the Shard Tower in London to take in some fabulous vistas and see how the viewing platform had changed since my first visit …
In photos: stunning views of London from the top of The Shard Read More
I made my first trip back to the Tate Modern since the first lockdown cut in, and enjoyed a pleasant hour taking in the artworks on display. Here’s 30 photos …
In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021 Read More
Winner of the European Museum of the Year Award in 2018, the Design Museum moved into its new home in Kensington in 2016, taking over the former Commonwealth Institute, a …
A look around the Design Museum in Kensington, London – twenty photos Read More
Located between London Bridge and Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral is a great place to pop in for a bit of peace and quiet – and admission is free.
In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge Read More
Here’s a collection of 25 photos taken around central London this month, taking in Vauxhall, the River Thames, Albert Embankment and the South Bank.
London street photography – 25 photos from central London, April 2021 Read More
Around 6.5k/4 miles in length, this is a lovely short walk along the banks of the River Thames from Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge in south west London.
In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk – Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge Read More
Since I’ve walked around every single park within a three mile radius of my Brixton home, l thought it was time to venture further afield, and dust off my Dahon folding …
In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021 Read More
Connecting Chelsea in the north to Battersea on the south, the Albert Bridge was opened in 1873, and is now an English Heritage Grade II listed building. Along with Tower …
In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London Read More
Once a vital London power station fuelled by Welsh coal, Battersea Power Station is now undergoing the full luxury redevelopment treatment, offering unaffordable apartments and “world-class bars and restaurants, interspersed …
In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment – luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards Read More