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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 […]

-England

Coffee and Caramel Shortcake

I usually feature independent coffee shops in this section, but today I’m featuring my local Caffè Nero. My internet speed at home can be compared unfavourably to that of a […]

-United Kingdom

Art Everywhere Launches

Art Everywhere, this summer’s mass public art display in Britain, goes live around the country tomorrow. The public have voted and the works for display this summer have been selected. […]

-London

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.

-London

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. […]

-London

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 […]

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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. […]

-Manchester

Colourful Mancunian Picnic

These bright, colourful picnic benches were waiting for the sun to appear when I saw them in April this year, close to Castlefield beach. Posted as part of Cee’s Fun […]

-London

Sweet Rickshaw

Getting around London is pretty easy so long as you are armed with a bus and tube map.  An App that works off line is a boon. For a spot […]

-Manchester

Trailing Begonias in Manchester

These beautiful begonias adorn the pavements in that Castlefield area of Manchester, close to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). . Posted as part of the Festival of Flowers and […]