This small but entertaining exhibition at the Barbican is definitely worth visiting if, like me, you have a soft spot for emo culture (well, I was a bit of a …
I’m Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective at the London Barbican Centre Read More
Over the festive season each year, Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair is lit up with over 30,000 illuminated white roses. People are invited to dedicate a rose in …
Today is your last chance to dedicate an illuminated rose at the Ever After Garden in Grosvenor Square, London Read More
One of the highlights of autumn in London is Frieze Sculpture, a free public art exhibition in Regent’s Park, featuring work from leading international artists .
In photos: Frieze Sculpture public art exhibition in Regent’s Park, Autumn 2024 Read More
Here’s a series of photos taken during a walk from Vauxhall to the Millennium Bridge, just as the sun was going down.
Walking the River Thames at sunset – Vauxhall to the Millennium Bridge Read More
Yesterday, we took a short, three mile stroll alongside the River Thames from Hampton Court to Kingston.
In photos: a wonderful autumnal walk from Hampton Court to Kingston alongside the River Thames Read More
Following on from last week’s feature, here’s a set of photos showing the work on display in the Leake Street tunnel back in July 2023.
Leake Street Tunnel, Waterloo – street art archive images from July 2023 Read More
This powerful photographic exhibition showcases the work of Letizia Battaglia, who documented everyday life, alongside the brutal reality of the Mafia and their victims in Sicily.
Photographers’ Gallery London: Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily Read More
Leake Street (also known as the Banksy Tunnel) is a road tunnel under Waterloo station where graffiti is legal and promoted despite the fact that it is against UK law …
In photos: the remarkable street art on display in the Leake Street tunnel in Waterloo, south London Read More
The long, tree-lined avenue in Regent’s Park can be relied upon to put on a breath-taking display every autumn, but you have to make sure you get there at the …
The autumnal magnificence of London’s Regent’s Park in 11 photos Read More
Yesterday, I took a stroll around Green Park in central London and saw how autumn was slowly taking over this wonderful public space. Here’s 28 photos from my walk:
Green Park in October: autumn shades, squirrels and an influencer at work – 28 photos 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
Here’s some more photos from a recent visit to Folkestone in Kent, featuring the Charivari Day parade, beach scenes, boats and bars.
Folkestone in 60 photos: beach scenes, Charivari Day parade, boats, bars and night life Read More
This small, free exhibition at Borough Yards showcased a selection of Marina Willer’s acclaimed drain cover prints. The work takes its inspiration from the 19th century practice of taking rubbings …
Overlooked 2.0 by Marina Willer at Borough Yards, London, September 2024 Read More
Now showing at the White Cube gallery in Bermondsey until the 10th November 2024, Tracey Emin’s solo exhibition, “I followed you to the end.” reveals new paintings and sculptures that …
In photos: Tracey Emin solo exhibition at the White Cube, Bermondsey, Sept to Nov 2024 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
The Taylor Swift Songbook Trail at the V&A can only be described as a genius piece of marketing that guides new visitors (young and old) through many of the museum’s …
In photos: Taylor Swift Songbook Trail at the V&A London – genius marketing and an enjoyable chase around the museum 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
Eighteen years after I fist visited the now-disused Folkestone Harbour railway station, I returned last weekend to see how the place has been transformed into a bustling tourist attraction.
In photos: Return to Folkestone Harbour disused railway station – thirty images Read More
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 has stopped off at Borough Yards as part of its world-wide tour, and it makes for an almost overwhelming emotional experience.
World Press Photo exhibition at Borough Yards, London: powerful, depressing, harrowing but essential viewing Read More
This fascinating major new exhibition at the the Wellcome Collection in Euston, central London, explores notions of beauty across time and cultures. It’s running until the 28th April 2024 and …
Art: The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures Read More
Now this was a real treat: earlier this month, the beautiful Fitzrovia Chapel in central London hosted an exhibition of 20 photographs of David Bowie, all taken from a photo …
In photos: David Bowie and the Fitzrovia Chapel, central London Read More
Declared to be the ‘Coolest Small Town in America’ in some daft poll ten years ago, Lititz is home to under 10,000 souls and is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. …
In photos: a quick walk around Lititz in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Read More
Yesterday I went on a short walk, heading east from Vauxhall along the River Thames as far as the South Bank. I took along my beautifully retro Olympus Pen-F camera, …
A wintertime walk along the River Thames in gritty black and white photos Read More
There’s very few finer places to be on a winter’s Sunday afternoon than taking a bracing stroll by the Thames. Here’s 20 photos from a walk from Vauxhall to the …
In photos: a winter’s walk along the River Thames in Central London, Feb 2024 Read More
Yesterday, a large crowd of Ukraine supporters assembled for a vigil in Trafalgar Square to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s bloody invasion of the country.
In photos: large Ukraine march in London calls for peace, Sat 24th Feb 2024 Read More
As regular readers of this blog will know, I love New York’s Central Park in the Fall/Autumn. Here’s 20 photos taken last November:
In photos: ice skating, autumnal shades and shadows, Central Park, New York Read More
I’ve been visiting Coney Island in Brooklyn since 1986, and I’ve watched the seaside resort slowly get back on its feet after years of under investment. Here’s how it looked …
Return to Coney Island – winter scenes, Luna Park, architecture and empty beaches Read More
I recently visited Margate on the south coast of England to watch Dulwich Hamlet football club thump the home team 4-1. I also made sure I got there early enough …
In photos: Margate in the winter time – 65 photos of the seaside, shops and local architecture Read More
Anyone walking along the Thames last night would have witnessed an absolutely beautiful sunset, with glorious shades of red and orange colouring the sky. Here’s 14 photos from my walk …
In photos: a stunning winter sunset by the River Thames, featuring the Albert and Chelsea Bridges Read More