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Jane's London
http://www.janeslondon.com/
The things I like, love and dislike about London featuring my photo montages of the little details that often go unnoticed – boot scrapers, coal holes, doorway mosics, architectural oddities, weathervanes and more
LATEST ARTICLES ( 640 )
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In Wall Post Box
You might recall that last year I wrote about the loss of the cute little Victorian in-wall letter box that used to be at Upper Holloway Station. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Marks & Spencer Holloway Road Closing in 2019
M S have just announced the closure of some of their stores across the UK and this will include my local branch in Holloway Rd, shown here. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Anaglypta
I have started another collection...Today I bring you some examples of Anaglypta wallpaper.It was quite expensive in its Victorian-Edwardian heyday and was... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Basement Art
A few months ago I went to The London Art Fair in the basement of Victoria House. That's the enormous building that looms over the eastern side of Bloomsbury... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Men with No Hands and Legs in N4
This might be deemed a bit flippant considering the stretch of pavement I am about to refer to has become a makeshift shelter for homeless men (and women? Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Strowger Automatic Telephone System
All this looking up, looking down, looking around me means I am forever spotting 'new' old things.Last Spring I spotted a small cover plate that had some... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
My Old GT6 Mk2 is Still on the Road – a Reunion at the Classic Carboot Sale
On Saturday afternoon I went for a mooch around the Classic Carboot Sale at Kings Cross. I have traded there in the past but this time I thought I'd have a... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
My Idea for How Edward Johnston Came up with the Design for the London...
Just over a hundred years ago London Transport realised it was lacking a visual identity. One of the key things the company needed was a logo and this came to b... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
London Transport Museum, Acton Depot
Yesterday I spent a lovely afternoon wandering around the London Transport Museum's second site at Acton.The first time I went there was almost ten years ago... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
218 Upper Street – What's Next for Bank Building?
I just noticed this weekend that the NatWest Bank have moved out of 218 Upper Street and the site is empty.There's been a bank on this site for over 140 years... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
I'm in the News Again
Oops, this is over a week old now...Last week I was featured in the Islington TribuneAlso see this great article on Islington Now.Find all my guided walks on... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
North East London NE Street Signs
Many moons ago, back in 2008, I wrote a post about old metal street names which also included some of the now defunct mid-19th century N.E. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Can You Decipher This Hand-painted Ghostsign in Bride Street?
From Google StreetviewOut doing a recce for a new walk idea earlier this month I happened upon the remnants of a hand-painted sign across 83-87 Bride Street, N7. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
London Tramways – Posters and Artworks at the London Metropolitan Archives
Another day, another archive, another subject.And equally as marvellous, but for different reasons.The London Metropolitan Archives recently held an open day... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A Visit to the Parliamentary Archives
Last week I was lucky enough to be able go on one of the last tours* of The Parliamentary Archives within the Palace of Westminster. Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Bygone Brands and Businesses – a Compact Jane's London in 90 Minutes
As you know by the strapline under the header on this site shows that I am all about little historical details still visible on today's streets. Read more
Posted on 05 March 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Oh the Weater Outside is Frightful...
...but inside it's so delightful.I love that song.But I don't want to let it snow let it snow let it snow because this weather is stopping people from bookings... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Ocean Liners: Speed and Style at the V&A
Last Friday evening I meet my friend and fellow CIGA guide at the V A to see the exhibiton about the golden age of sea... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Clapham Junction Area – Observations in Wandsworth Rd, Northcote Rd, Battersea...
One Sunday a few weeks back I met up with a small group of London Historians for a tour of HMP Wandsworth. The pic shows us standing outside its small but... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A Blue-tiled Laundry in Northcote Rd, Battersea
Northcote Road is just south of Clapham Junction on the other side of Lavender Hill. At No.138, now Head South Hair Beauty Salon, I spotted a fabulous... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2018 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS