I love the story of this random old Russian tank which sits on a small plot of land in South London. Legend has it that a property developer bought the plot and applied for planning permission to build here, but when it was refused by the local council, he decided to get his own back […]
Photo Of The Week – Liberty Of London
January 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Nothing says ‘Christmas Break’ more than wandering around an empty city fairly aimlessly, taking photos of things that catch your eye on the way. That’s exactly what I did last week when I found myself in Liberty’s, London’s oldest and most luxurious department store – I definitely wasn’t up for buying any of their ridiculously […]
Photo Of The Week – Kennington Tube Station
December 23, 2011 by 8 Comments
I recently watched a documentary about ghost sightings on the London Underground and found it absolutely fascinating – I’ve never been one to believe in the supernatural, but the many tube workers speaking of their experiences over the last 100 years certainly got me thinking. There is apparently a man who walks the tunnels of […]
Photo Of The Week – London Fashion Street
September 9, 2011 by 9 Comments
As you may know, I love street art, and recently I went on a tour around London’s east end to see some of the city’s best pieces – from Banksy’s political satire, right through to the colourful little ‘critter’ tiles by Invader that seem to be staring down at you when you least expect it. […]
The Museum Of Broken Relationships – Not Your Average Collection!
September 5, 2011 by 17 Comments
Walking into the Museum of Broken Relationships, the travelling collection of objects sent in to its curators from heartbroken lovers all around the world, thrusts you into a world of insecurity, fear, paranoia, and in some cases, revenge – It’s like you accidentally opened a door to a room full of strangers sitting around pining […]
A Brief Guide On Moving To London
July 7, 2011 by 9 Comments
London is one of the most popular emigration destinations in the world, and appeals to people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Growing up in Australia London always seemed like such an exciting place to live so I knew it would eventually end up as my home one day. When I moved here back in […]
Me, London and A Boris Bike
June 1, 2011 by 3 Comments
The feeling of whizzing past cars through a city on a bike is severely under-rated. I’ve always liked riding a bike, but it’s never been something I’ve pursued for very long – much like that drum kit you begged for as an eight year old, only for it to be collecting dust six months later when […]
Photo Of The Week – Stalking Vampires At Highgate Cemetery
April 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
When opened in 1839, Highgate Cemetery soon became a fashionable place for burials, and was a much admired and visited London site. The attitude to death in the Victorian era led to the creation of a wealth of Gothic tombs and buildings throughout the grounds, which now is the resting place for many famous artists […]
Top 5 Stations For Art On The London Tube Network
April 7, 2011 by 5 Comments
Smelly, dirty, rat-infested…these may be some of the most common words (and mis-conceptions I might add!) that come to mind when thinking of the London tube…but art you say?! Yes – Not many people know about the many different kinds of art throughout the network, which includes mosaics, murals, installations and modern architecture. I love […]
Photo Of The Week – London Design By Sir Giles Gilbert Scott
February 25, 2011 by 3 Comments
This is one of my favorite shots of London…the magnificent Battersea Power Station in the background, the iconic red telephone box, and rain. What’s more London than that? What’s extra special about this photo though is the fact that both the phone box and the power station were designed by British architect Sir Giles Gilbert […]
