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• Another Shop Fascia Reveal – This Time at 237 Upper Street, Opposite The Union...

  

  So there I was, leading a guided walk down Upper Street last Thursday 31st March. The subject was 'Islington's Golden Mile – drapery, corsetry and fancy goods'... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Another Ghostsign – Benjamin, Shepherd Market, Mayfair

  

  You probably think all I look for and write about about these days is ghost signs. Well, that's not true – I've got a folder fit to bursting with mosaics,... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Blooms Pianos, Kingsland Road – Two Signs and at Least Four Workshops

  

  I was in Shoreditch recently, wandering about admiring things, planning walking routes and generally enjoying the Winter sunshine. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Shaftesbury Hotel Ghostsign – a Bargain Price at a Great Location with...

  

  This might be the best hidden-in-plain-sight ghostsign in central London.I have been busy pulling together some online talks about old defunct and faded... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• On the Tiles at George's Fish & Chips Shop, 45 Tottenham Lane, N8

  

  At the northern end of Tottenham Lane, on the right and just before the fork where the road meets Church Lane and leads down to the right and Hornsey railway... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• An Update on the Renovation of Hornsey Town Hall and the Surrounding Site

  

  Yesterday I went up to Hornsey Town Hall to see what's happening at the Town Hall site adjacent to Crouch End Broadway. As you can see, there's still a fair... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Reveal of Old Wills's Tobacconist Sign in Hornsey Road, N19

  

  Earlier this year, as I was exiting the Post Office at Hornsey Road, I spotted a lovely old shop fascia across the road at No.526, advertising Wills's Gold... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Please Help to Save the Unusual 'Art Deco' Style Façade of Willen House, Bath...

  

  If you have been on my 'Art Deco Shoreditch' walking tour you will know that a popular and provocative stop along the route is Willen House at 8-26, Bath St,... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2022 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Clapton Ghostsigns – Hints of Upwardly-mobile Victorians and a Multi-layered...

  

  I've been wandering the streets a lot these past few weeks. Either just following my nose, investigating places I don't know so well, or planning walking... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Hendon Ghostsigns

  

  In my previous post I wrote about a drive about in London on Christmas Day which somehow included a jaunt up the A5 to Colindale. On the way back we stoppped... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• A Christmas Day Drive Round London.

  

  Christmas Day 2021. With no Congestion Charge and no Ulez restrictions my mate Malcolm drove over to Holloway from Notting Hill to pick me up at 9:30am. No plan... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree – Thank You for Being Thankful, Norway

  

  For the last few years, and especially so this year, I have been appalled to hear that people have been complaining that the wonderful Christmas tree in... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• I Was Born in the 1900s

  

  What is this thing lately where people refer to periods of history as "in the 1600s"? Is this yet another example of dumbing down, for people who don't... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Summer Show 2021 and Late Constable at the Royal Academy

  

  I've seen a lot of art these past few weeks. And it's all good.Last week I went to the Royal Academy Summer Show which this year is not restricted to a few week... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Ron Mueck at the Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery – Wow in All Respects

  

  I had no idea about this superb gallery until I walked inside the door of this unassuming, yet beautifully renovated, Georgian house in Dover Street earlier thi... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Nöel Coward 'Art & Style' Exhibition at The Guildhall – Simply Delightful Darling

  

  There's still time to go and see this marvellous free exhibition (until 23rd December) – but do allow at least a couple of hours because it packs in so much. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Frieze 2021 – a Free Sculpture Trail in Regents Park

  

  There's still a few days to have a wander around, through, on, and across the artworks situated in the south east corner of Reegent's Park adjacent to the forma... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• More Wood Block Paving in London

  

  Earlier this year I pulled together a collection of images showing areas of road and pavements where I have discovered patches of wood block surfaces, see here. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Return to Romford – the Changing Face of an Essex Market Town

  

  Two months ago I wrote that in mid-August I made a return visit to Romford, the Essex town I grew up in, to see how the market and adjacent streets had changed. Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• A Cotton-picking Conundrum in Goswell Road

  

  There is a lovely temple-esque tiled façade on a building at 338-346 Goswell Road, a stone's throw from the Angel junction in Islington. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2021 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS