It’s been nine years since I last visited Southampton on England’s south coast, but I was playing a gig with my new band last weekend, I took time out to take a …
The Stranger Is Always Watching: 36 street photos taken around Southampton Read More
We wrote about the terrible state of the former Bute Road Station, in Cardiff Bay, exactly five years ago, and it’s sad to see that station continues to decline. Such is …
Cardiff’s Bute Road railway station listed as one of the UK’s top 10 most endangered buildings Read More
En route to the lovely Green Gathering festival earlier this month, there was time to take a short walk around Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, a small town (pop: 12,300) adjoining the border …
Tintern Massive, flabby fish and a big gun: A quick look around Chepstow, South Wales: in photos Read More
On a breezy April afternoon, I paid a visit to the small and picturesque town of Needham Market, located some nine miles north of Ipswich in south east England.
In photos: a walk around Needham Market, Suffolk Read More
Yesterday, I took a trip up to breezy north London to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet FC secure a point against Enfield Town. I took time out to wander around the …
In photos: Enfield, north London: signs, architecture, town centre and more Read More
Last week, I took a trip south to return to the charming East Sussex town of Lewes. I was there to watch my team, Dulwich Hamlet lose (once again) to …
Lewes: architecture, stickers, a disused railway line and a fine chippie – in photos Read More
Over the weekend, I made the hour long trip from Brixton to Tonbridge in Kent to watch the mighty Dulwich Hamlet play a crucial top of the table clash. Much …
Tonbridge in the rain: umbrellas, street views and an abandoned shopping trolley, Jan 2016 Read More
Measuring 309.6 meters in height, this new building proposed by architect Eric Parry will be the tallest building in the City of London.
1 Undershaft – Proposed tallest skyscraper in the City Of London is a boring box Read More
Yesterday, I had to visit deepest, darkest Essex, with my day trip taking in Colchester and the nearby Island of Mersea. Here’s a selection of photos from my journey.
Fish & Chip Friday and Wednesday Toe Nails: Colchester and Mersea Island in photos Read More
I think it’s fair to say that I’m a bit obsessed with the melancholy dereliction of Brighton’s West Pier, a beautiful Victorian pleasure pier which is slowly rusting into the sea.
Brighton West Pier sunset – photos of the autumnal sun setting over the doomed Victorian pier 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
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
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
Running until the 21st March 2015 and an absolute ‘must see’ is this wonderful installation by the Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata on display in central London.
A wooden wonderland: Tadashi Kawamata Stairs at Annely Juda Fine Art gallery, Mayfair, London Read More
With my coat buttoned up against the February chill, I took a walk along the seaside path that runs west from Brighton into Hove. At the western end there’s a …
Brighton beach huts and shelters in the winter chill Read More
I’ve been drawn to Brighton’s West Pier ever since I saw it featured in the photo story that accompanied the vinyl release of The Who’s Quadrophenia and it’s been heartbreaking …
Brighton’s derelict West Pier in the winter sun and storms – in photos Read More
Architectural designer to client: “Hey, see that clearly visible metal railing that marks the ramp into your shop entrance. You know, the one that sticks out into the really busy pedestrian thoroughfare?”
Tottenham Court Road designer fail – in pictures Read More
I paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team …
Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views Read More
I was out and about in Brighton over the weekend, heading to the south coast to watch the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat nearby Peaceheaven FC in a non-league football game. The …
Brighton in winter: street scenes, pier, architecture, graffiti and hardy paddlers Read More
It’s heartbreaking to see the skeletal remains of the once-grand Brighton West Pier slowly rusting into the English Channel.
Brighton’s West Pier in 2014 – Victorian elegance rusts into the sea Read More
Currently turning heads in Covent Garden is this remarkable structure by the artist and designer Alex Chinneck.
In photos: the amazing floating piazza at Covent Garden, as created by Alex Chinneck Read More
I first visited the Building Centre back in 2011 and was suitably impressed by the amazing Pipers 1:1500 scale model of London which dominates the ground floor.
London in miniature: the fabulous scale model at the Building Centre Read More
Sorting out this King’s Cross landmark seems to have taken an eternity, but a large scale refurbishment will see the Lighthouse building reopening in ‘early Autumn 2015’ [—]
King’s Cross lighthouse under wraps as redevelopment picks up speed Read More
Here’s a short selection of photos from a quick wander around the attractive town of Beacon in New York, showing off some of the local architecture and items of interest …
The architecture and sights of Beacon, New York – a photo tour from Summer 2014 Read More
Since 2000, the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park has commissioned a temporary summer pavilion by a leading architect, and this year’s offering is perhaps the oddest – and best – one yet.
The Serpentine Pavilion – a futuristic, doughnut-shaped ‘broken egg’ lands in London Read More
London’s skyline is changing fast, with a plethora of upmarket high rises set to alter the landscape for ever – and not always for the better. Swiftly dividing opinion is the forthcoming luxury development at …
The Cucumber at 1 Merchant Square is set to be the tallest building in Westminster, London Read More
Currently showing at the Royal Academy is ‘Sensing Spaces: Architecture Reimagined,’ a large scale exhibition created by seven contemporary architectural firms tasked with transforming the RA’s galleries – and also challenging …
Photo report – Sensing Spaces, Architecture Reimagined at the Royal Academy, London Read More
I enjoyed a splendid trip to the seaside town of Margate in Kent recently, and spent the day wandering around the beachfront and old town before heading off to the …
Over fifty Margate photos, including beach views, Dreamland, Turner Gallery, Old Town and more Read More
Situated close to the south Wales coastline betwixt Penarth and Barry is the attractive limestone St. Lawrence Church at Lavernock – small church with an interesting link to radio history.
St. Lawrence Church, Lavernock, south Wales, Marconi and the birth of radio Read More
This spectacularly ugly 1960s concrete tower block has been a sizeable blot on the Colliers Wood skyline in south London for years on end, but a promised complete makeover looks set to …
Work set to start on the hideous Colliers Wood Tower ‘by the end of the year’ Read More