Window Gardens on the South Bank
Something a little different this week; not quite real windows. There is a public art installation on the South Bank this month, consisting of windows and gardens, as part of […]
Flat Cap Coffee Cart
This little coffee stall makes a welcome stop if you’re walking between Victoria and Westminster. The little cart stands just outside the Strutton Arms pub, and sells delicious Square Mile […]
The Fourth Plinth gets the Blues
There is a plinth at each corner of Trafalgar Square. The two plinths on the south side carry sculptures of Henry Havelock and Charles James Napier. The northeastern plinth, carries an equestrian statue of George […]
Phlegm at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Many of the buildings on the South Bank in London are ugly, concrete boxes. The Queen Elizabeth Hall has taken this in hand and commissioned some street art to liven things […]
Carefree on the South Bank
There is always something happening on the South Bank in London. In summer, there is an ever-changing variety of outdoor events such as dance and food displays, plus rooftop cafes, […]
Something New is Brewing on Brewer Street
Damson & Co has recently appeared on Brewer Street, a short caffeine-seeking hop from Piccadilly Circus in London. This friendly cafe-come-deli opened its doors in May this year, bringing us […]
Art Deco London
Following on from my Egyptian Revival post a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d expand on the art deco theme. These windows belong to Shropshire House, an office building […]
Brainless
These beautiful textures are from this wooden carving on board the Golden Hinde, docked near London Bridge. Posted as part of Sonel’s Black & White Challenge: Texture.
Oxford Street in the Round
You can buy special gizmos and apps to take 360 degree photos these days. But this reflective ball at the entrance to St Christopher Place does it nice and easily. […]
St. Paul’s Cathedral Reflected
St Paul’s Cathedral, in London, is an incredibly photogenic monument. It does not disappoint when viewed in reflection, its gracious lines gently distorted in the reflective metal. Posted as […]
Osteospermum at Claridges
A purple Osteospermum. Thees are often known as African Daisies and even though I’m just back from Africa, this beauty was in a window box outside Claridges Hotel in London. […]
Travel with Intent 