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Through the Railings

The Water of Leith is a hidden gem of Edinburgh. It is the main river flowing through Edinburgh to the port of Leith.  The peaceful walkway enjoys gorgeous scenery and […]

Fresh in Shoreditch

Shoreditch is a fun, vibrant place.  “Fresh in Town” is likely not the way you’d describe yourself after a night at its clubs, bars and comedy venues. But don’t let […]

London in Spring

As summer draws to an end in Britain, I thought I’d feature some Spring flowers to remind us all of what is to come again in just a few months. […]

Americans in London

The United States and Britain have had a long and strong relationship.  London contains many memorials and buildings, and bars too, that recognise and commemorate this friendship. 1. FD Roosevelt […]

Arches over the Water of Leith

The four-arched Dean Bridge towers 32 metres above the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. The four graceful arches support a road bridge, measuring 136m in length and 12m in breadth, that carries the […]

Toast Rack and Fried Egg

I was born and spent the first five years of my life in Manchester, England.  My elder sister went to college there in the early 1960s, before we all moved […]

Multi-coloured Elephants

First came Cow Parade, in Switzerland in 1998, and then came Elephant Parade in 2007. In the mid-noughties, on holiday in Thailand, Marc Spits met Mosha, a young elephant who […]

Grems on the South Bank

French rapper, designer and graffiti artist, Grems (also known as Supermicro, and real name Michaël Eveno), has produced a bright, detailed artwork on the South Bank.  His intense colours stand […]

Canals through Manchester

Canals were at the heart of the development of industrial Manchester. They brought coal and raw materials right to the heart of the city and carried away manufactured goods. The […]