One of my favourite parts of Boomtown was the Job Centre in the Old Town. Substantially enlarged since last year, the new Job Centre was fully kitted out with advisers, interview …
The madness of the Job Centre at Boomtown Fair 2015 Read More
Anyone thinking that it would be impossible to top the Arcadia Spider seen as the last few Boomtown Fairs may have found themselves equally blown away by the incredible Bang Hai …
The incredible Bang Hai Palace at Boomtown 2015 – photos and video Read More
Boomtown 2015 proved to be the best one I’ve ever been to, with some amazing acts and all the usual imagination and fun that is created by performers and the crowd. …
The faces of Boomtown festival 2015 – photos Read More
Here’s a collection of scenes snapped around Trafalgar Square last Saturday afternoon. Above, a Batman ‘human statue’ looks over the space in front of the National Gallery.
Batman, a high-rise unicyclist and an alcoholic confession: scenes around Trafalgar Square, London Read More
Currently on display in the British Museum is a contemporary art installation called, ‘Cradle to Grave,’ which sets out to explore our approach to health in Britain today. The work incorporates …
Thousands of pills – Cradle to Grave by Pharmacopoeia at the British Museum Read More
This photo of central London taken from my flat in Brixton had such a nice response after I posted it on Facebook that I thought I’d share it here too. …
London at dusk: cranes, flags, Big Ben and the Telecom Tower Read More
Based on an interesting discussion on festival security started up on the urban75 forums, here’s some useful information about your rights when attending a festival, and what to look out for …
Security, drug searches, festivals and your safety – an insider’s guide Read More
The Brighton i360 tower, the controversial ‘replacement’ for the seaside town’s much-loved but now-abandoned West Pier can be seen under construction in these recent photos.
Brighton’s i360 tower under construction -photos Read More
Brighton looked ruddy glorious in the July sunshine last week, and here’s a selection of photos taken during my short stay on the south coast.
Bars, beers, beaches and sunburn: Brighton basks in the early July sunshine Read More
Still quietly falling apart in Cavendish Square is this statue of the Duke of Cumberland, which has been created from soap.
A statue made of soap: Duke of Cumberland erodes away in Cavendish Square, London Read More
They may be a totally obscure band to most people, but Deaf School were one of those great bands that found themselves with the right music at the wrong time.
70s new wave art-rockers Deaf School turn up the volume in Brighton Read More
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of central London today to protest against the government’s austerity measures.
Fifty photos – Anti Austerity Rally in Parliament Square, London, 20th June 2015 Read More
Here’s a selection of photos taken in and around Brighton this week. Above: a couple walks on to the beach as the skies darken.
Brighton seagulls, skinheads, seaside and sun, photos from the the south coast resort Read More
Here’s a pleasant enough way to pass away six minutes: the Crossrail Project have released a ‘drone’s eye view of Crossrail’s completed rail tunnels,’ showing off the completed tunnelling work.
Whizz through London’s newly completed Crossrail tunnels – video Read More
Along with Brixton Buzz we’re putting on a big benefit show at the Electric Brixton next month, featuring some amazing acts like the Alabama 3 and the Fat White Family.
Alabama 3 and Fat White Family headline major benefit show in Brixton, June 11th Read More
Cardiff Central Market has been around since Victorian times, and I always make a point of taking a look around whenever I’m back in my home town.
Bongs, buttons and bull strength at Cardiff’s Central Market – in photos Read More
Arriving suitably drenched after my deeply unwise walk from Westgate on Sea to Margate, I grabbed a few photos around the town as I headed for hot coffee and beer.
A rainy day in Margate. Photos from a wet and windy May afternoon Read More
Before Dulwich Hamlet’s crucial play off final at Margate, I thought it would be a great idea to get off the train a stop earlier at Westgate-on-Sea and then walk …
Lost rabbits, fat balls and hideous headwinds – a walk from Westgate On Sea to Margate Read More
I got a sneak preview of the latest event at the British Library celebrating Magna Carta’s 800th year; an embroidery re-creating Magna Carta’s Wikipedia page…
Magna Carta (An Embroidery) at the British Library celebrates the charter’s 800th anniversary Read More
A freshly launched South Wales bus company managed to disenfranchise and alienate a large chunk of their customer base with some truly dreadful sexist advertising.
Twitterstorm erupts after Cardiff bus service launches with spectacularly bad sexist advertising Read More
The good folks at Football Beyond Borders have released a short film featuring non-league Clapton FC and their unique supporters, the Clapton Ultras.
Clapton FC and their passionate Ultras feature in Away Days video Read More
It’s all too depressing to talk about so I’ll let this banner do the talking. If you’re in the mood to vent, shout incoherently or just let off steam in a …
UK Election 2015 – my considered response Read More
The Canalway Cavalcade is a waterways boaters’ annual gathering that has been taking place at Little Venice in north London for over thirty years.
Boats galore at the Canalway Cavalcade in Little Venice, London Read More
The splendid Ivy House pub and venue in Nunhead is a pub that can claim many firsts. Not only is it London’s first co-operatively owned pub, but it is also the …
A trip to the Ivy House pub in Nunhead, London’s first co-operatively owned pub Read More
Located on Gray’s Inn Road, the Offsite Gallery is run by Vic the Barber and offers an unusual place to see art that is “perhaps too unconventional to be shown …
A Haircut and Art – Developers Up Yours by Gram Hilleard at the Offsite Gallery Read More
I’m really saddened to learn that The Old Cafe in Soho will be booted out of their premises on Charing Cross Road on Monday, 4th May.
The Old Cafe in Charing Cross, Soho gets booted out on Monday Read More
Last weekend I took a trip to Tonbridge in Kent, and grabbed some photos as I wandered around town before the Tonbridge vs Dulwich Hamlet football match.
Tonbridge, Kent – photos of the town centre, architecture and private schools Read More
Squatters have occupied a former office block in the heart of trendy Soho, and have said that they intend to turn it into a hub for the capital’s growing army of homeless people.
Squatters take over Soho offices to create a hub for London’s growing homeless Read More
Spring is in the air and I’ve been out and about in London with my trusty Ricoh GR camera. Here’s a brief selection of photos taken around the banks of the …
London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city Read More
I’m well miffed to learn that The Old Cafe in Charing Cross Road – my favourite cafe in the West End – is set to be booted out by their …
Soho’s The Old Cafe set to be booted out of the former Foyles building Read More