The Royal Arcade, Mayfair
The orange tones in this Victorian shopping arcade are a joy. London has many beautiful, ornate and sophisticated arcades, but the Royal Arcade takes some beating. It connects Bond Street to Albermarle Street, and […]
The Shard in Black and White
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Paper & Cup, Shoreditch
I found this friendly and tasty coffee shop on one of my recent meanders around Shoreditch. “Delectable books and coffee” they say on their website, and I wouldn’t disagree. The ambience is […]
Hotel Windows
The intensely bright flower boxes outside the windows of this famous hotel were in full bloom when I wandered past last week: . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at […]
An Alien has Landed in London
A strange being made a grand appearance in Grosvenor Gardens, just outside Victoria Station, in May 2013. Unusual he may be, but the locals are taking it in their stride. Walking, resting […]
Londoners by Craig Taylor
Here London is a patchwork quilt laid out before in this tremendous book. The 80 voices of this book are the different colours, patterns and textures of the quilt. Sympathise with the terrified […]
Chatham House
There’s an interesting story behind this door: Named after this house is the Chatham House Rule, used around the world to ensure free and open debate. The rule reads as follows: When a meeting, […]
Roses are Red
Roses are red Violets are blue Look what a window I’ve found for you… …the Rose Window from the west gable of the Great Hall of Winchester Palace. This palace […]
Victorian Viaduct
Anyone travelling north out of London from Kings Cross, on the East Coast line, will cross this awe-inspiring viaduct. The Welwyn Viaduct, or Digswell Viaduct, was originally opened by Queen Victoria on 6 August […]
Becoming Picasso: Paris 1901, Courtauld Gallery
Reblogged from Becoming Picasso: Paris 1901, Courtauld Gallery, review – Telegraph, […]
Magnificent Magnolia
London is blessed with a plethora of parks, squares and gardens. There is always a surprise around the corner. These glorious magnolias are in a small garden in the City […]
Travel with Intent 