Last week I took another trip up the Shard skyscraper in London Bridge, this time courtesy of a tech press launch I was invited to. The launch took place in the ultra-plush …
Views from The Shard skyscraper: Shangri-la hotel, London landscapes and a high tech toilet Read More
I loved this anti-Cameron/Gove graffiti seen in the alleyway next to the Pillars of Hercules pub in Manette Street, Soho, London. Scroll down for the full text.
Graffiti of the day: ‘Cameron, you shiny faced…’ Read More
Located in West India Quay – right next to Canary Wharf – is the fabulous Museum of London Docklands, a free exhibition space dedicated to the history of the River …
Exploring London and the River Thames at the Museum of London Docklands at West India Quay Read More
Running until the 1st February 2015 at the V&A Museum in London, is the Disobedient Objects exhibition, which examines the powerful role of objects in movements for social change. It’s well …
Disobedient Objects at the V&A London looks at the role of objects in protest Read More
I loved this sign for the Nell Gwynne Tavern, a small pub located on Bull Inn Court, just off The Strand in central London. The entrance is currently covered in …
Nell Gwynne Tavern, Strand, London – ideal for scaffolding enthusiasts Read More
This is the current view from Brixton showing a single beam of light in central London piercing the night sky.
Beam of light in the London sky marks the centenary of the First World War Read More
Here’s a series of photos taken from a short (2.7 miles/4.5km) walk I took recently from Vauxhall tube station (Victoria Line), along the Thames to the north side of Blackfriars Bridge.
A short walk from Vauxhall tube station across the Thames to Blackfriars Bridge, London Read More
Next month, the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) has organised a march to the Premier League and Football League headquarters to demand ‘Affordable Football for All.’
Football fans to march to Premier League and Football League HQs to demand Affordable Football for All 14th Aug Read More
Founded in 1903 by brothers William and Gilbert Foyle, the Foyles flagship bookstore on Charing Cross Road in central London recently relocated a few hundred yards down the road. Leaving the premises …
Foyles: the new flagship store opens as we reflect on the chaotic years and the famous shoplifters 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
It’s officially London’s Year Of The Bus and there’s been a host of events around the capital to celebrate the wonder of omnibuses. On Sunday, Regent Street was closed off to …
Meet the Lego Bus Stop outside Hamley’s toy shop, Regent Street, London Read More
One of London’s larger parks, The Regent’s Park covers 395 acres and includes the magnificent Queen Mary’s Gardens which packs in more than 30,000 rose-bushes and 400 cultivars. I took a walk around …
A sunny walk through a rose-packed Regent’s Park in central London Read More
Last weekend the weather was rather delightful, and I took a stroll around London’s Green Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, and grabbed some photos on my perambulations.
Gas lamps and deckchairs, Green Park, early summer Read More
Located on London’s Strand, a visit to the depths of the disused Aldwych tube station is something of a holy grail for transport fans. Although London Transport are known to occasionally …
Take a photo tour of the abandoned Aldwych tube station in central London Read More
Waking up with a fierce hangover after a busy Offline club night, I felt the need to immerse myself in some art, so hot footed into the National Gallery in Trafalgar …
A visit to the National Gallery and a first look at George Bellows’ wonderful ‘Men Of The Docks’ Read More
Spotted in Silver Place, Soho, London was this curious shop window advertising a whole series of body hair removing treatments. Looking on the website of the shop – called X-it! – the full …
Brazilians, Boyzilians, Back, Crack & Sack and more – Soho shop window Read More
I was rather impressed by the Store Street Espresso cafe in Bloomsbury, so was keen to check out their new premises at Continental Stores, on 54 Tavistock Place, WC1.
Store Street Espresso opens up in Continental Stores in Tavistock Place, London Read More
Two cops stand guard around a recently flattened traffic light in the middle of Regent Street, London,.
Oops! Traffic light becomes a cropper in London’s Regent Street Read More
This striking sculpture by the American sculptor Dale Chihuly was first unveiled in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square on the 3rd April 2014, and it’s still attracting attention a month later.
A symphony in glass: The Sun by Dale Chihuly in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square Read More
Created by the Chilean-German architecture practice GUN Architects, this ‘public pavilion’ called Rainforest stands in the south western corner of Bedford Square in central London.
Intriguing Rainforest pavilion goes up in Bedford Square, central London Read More
Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to stumble across these fantastic sculptures which were on display at the Royal Academy, off Piccadilly in central London.
Lynn Chadwick steel beasts sculptures at the Royal Academy courtyard, Piccadilly, London Read More
I was out and about around Soho, London this afternoon and grabbed a few photos on my travels. All the photos were taken on my trusty Ricoh GR compact camera.
London Soho street photos – graffiti and small details, May 2014 Read More
I’ve just spent the last four minutes transfixed by this beautiful video footage showing London streets and landmarks from unexpected angles.
London from the air – stunning drone video footage Read More
A petition has been launched on Change.org to lobby Camden Council and English Heritage to save London’s famous Denmark Street from developers.
Petition launched to save the 12 Bar Club and London’s Tin Pan Alley from developers Read More
Billed as the UK’s largest ever exhibition of mainstream and underground comics, Comics Unmasked tracks the British comics tradition back from modern works to 19th-century illustrated reports of Jack the Ripper and …
Comics Unmasked, Art and Anarchy in the UK exhibition at the British Library, London Read More
On Sunday, April 13th, 2014, we went into town to cheer along a friend who was running his first marathon. Like many of the people running the arduous 26 miles, …
London Marathon 2014 – fifty photos from the day Read More
Building a solid online profile for your business is a venture that takes a fair bit of skill and good judgement, but it’s something that can be undone by just one stupid comment or …
Here’s how to unravel a social media campaign in minutes, the London Grill Market way! Read More
Cheekily often described as as an ‘unorganised coincidence’ of cyclists, Critical Mass has seen a monthly gathering of cyclists pedalling their way around central London, and last Friday’s big ride marked the 20th anniversary of …
Critical Mass celebrates its 20th anniversary with a huge central London ride Read More
Located in a dark, curved corridor at the Barbican, Momentum’ is a fascinating installation that makes for a wonderfully disorientating experience.
Swirling mist and strange shifting lights at Momentum at The Curve, Barbican, London Read More
Here’s a selection of photos taken around Soho this weekend. Above is a close up of a display of postcards being sold on Oxford Street, featuring such tourist-pleasing stalwarts subjects as …
Snapshots from the streets of Soho, London, April 2014 Read More