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Jane's London
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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
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Leake Street Graffiti – Art Or a Smelly Mess?
This is the last of three posts about Lower Marsh.It must be that if you have a can of aerosol paint in your hand you will be compelled to just spray whatever i... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Old Market Barrows at Lower Marsh
This is the continuation of a post I wrote earlier this month about the changes to Lower Marsh, a street situated just behind Waterloo Station. Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Two Great Shows at Sadlers Wells
There are two really intriguing performances coming up at Sadlers Wells this month. And both are available at affordable prices; from £12.Sadly, I am going to... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Classic Car Boot Sale – Southbank 15 & 16 March
After the success of the first vintage market in October 2013, The Classic Car Boot Sale returns to the Southbank this weekend. Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Battersea Foreshore Forage
Yesterday, a day with the best weather since October, I met up with a few friends for a wander along the foreshore from Battersea Village to Battersea... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Angels at the Royal Academy
Earlier this month I urged you to go and see 'Sensing Spaces' at The Royal Academy.In that post I alluded to how the exhibits interact with the gallery spaces... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Lower Marsh, Waterloo – a Market Street
Earlier this year I heard that there a new Saturday market was planned for Lower Marsh. I was under the impression that there was a market there already so I... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Battersea – We Must Rebuild It
Continuing from my from my last post about my tour of Covent Garden Flower Market and the area around Nine Elms.I wrote a while back about how I am none too... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
New Covent Garden Flower Market and the Promenade of Curiosities
Last Wednesday I went on a tour of the Nine Elms area. I have written about the some of the bad bits so here's the nice stuff. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Brutal Regeneration of Nine Elms
Earlier this week, as part of a promotional walking tour around the Nine Elms, Battersea and Vauxhall area I got to see a the scale model of the plans. Read more
Posted on 21 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Mosaic Musings at the National Gallery
I expect most people think all the interesting arty stuff at the National Gallery is hanging on the walls in the galleries.But slow down as you climb the... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A Lack of Movement in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is full of statues including Nelson, George IV, some lions and a big blue cockerel that are made of stone, bronze and other strong arty... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
David Hockney's Prints at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Blimey he's talented and prolific, as these snaps I took there clearly show.The show is almost a how-to of print-making techniques and really... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Sensing Spaces: Architecture Reimagined at the Royal Acedemy
This fabulous show is really worth a visit and great for all ages; it's not just for people interested in architecture.The seven exhibits have been cleverly... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Tate Modern Update
You may have read here before that I am not that keen on the Tate Modern.I am delighted to share with you The London Column's thoughts on this building, entitle... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Changing Face of Tottenham Lane
The Broadway and Clock Tower area still has a few hints here and there of it's Edwardian hey day (actually, that's a thought: is it busier/ more popular now?! Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Black Cat Cabaret Revisted
Last year I reported that I'd had a fabulous evening at one of the Black Cat Cabaret evenings at The Café de Paris on Leicester Square. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
New Header and Slight Redesign for Jane's London
As you can see I have been busy making a Jane's London header for the site using images of lettering, mosaics, coal holes and doorbells.Here is a montage showin... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
All Change at Chambers Wharf
Chambers Wharf, on Bermondsey Wall, SE1, has stood derelict for many decades. Last year the blue boards went up and renovation process started along the road. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Tottenham's Army Club Ghost Sign RIP
Travelling back from that big blue and yellow shop last week I was dismayed to see that the old Army Club cigarettes advertisement adjacent to the Tottenham... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS