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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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Discover Our Neighbourhood at the Southbank Centre
You may recall that earlier this summer I went on a tour around the attractions of The Southbank including The London Eye and The National Theatre. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Live By The Lake – Outdoor Concerts at Kenwood
I must admit when I first read about this I misunderstood the word 'live' to be about living, rather than something that is in the moment. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
No No No...
No spitting in Enfield!!!!It's disgusting.I have been accidentally phlobbed on too many times, mostly by idiots not looking as they exited shops. They seem to... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Pub Colours
I pinched this idea from the very talented Mr Paul Bommer.He calls them, "Coloured Inns".Wish I'd thought of that.This is the first of two collections on this... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Sam Roberts, King of the Ghostsigns
One of things that first got me into all these London details were the ghostsigns I noticed on my walks – faded remnants of old hand-painted signs and... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A House in Holloway
Sometimes the details are inside a building.Last month I was lucky enough to peek inside a house owned by an elderly neighbour.Layers of history. Contrasting... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The View from the London Eye
As mentioned a few weeks ago, I recently went on the London Eye.For me, July was a month of elevated viewing experiences as I had already been up the BT Tower... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The RA (Really Awful) Summer Show 2013
There are three weeks left to see this year's Summer Show at the Royal Academy. But don't panic... it's not worth the effort.Last year's show was disappointing... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Foxed by the Foxes
From the Holloway Road to my house is approx a 3 minute walk. I was coming home at 11.30pm the other night and counted six foxes; two trotting together, 3 other... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
That Pointy Thing Called the Shard
Those of you who have read some of my previous posts will be aware that I am not a fan of that monstrous glass building at London Bridge. I think it's bullying... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Open This Weekend
It's one year since the Olympic Games 2102 started and it only seems, to me, like months ago.The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been renovated and many of... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
A Tour of the Southbank
Earlier this week I was one of a group of people invited onto a promo tour of the wonderfully various and mostly free events, exhibitions and attractions along... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The BT Tower – Home Hub 4 and the View from Above
Exactly two weeks ago today I was on a viewing floor of the BT Tower.I'd gone to hear about the BT Home Hub 4, the latest in broadband technology. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Lost Valley of London – Trinity Buoy Wharf & Lighthouse
I have just found a fantastic video made by a fellow London explorer about a part of London I have yet to visit.This fun fact-laden documentary is part history... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Summer Tumblr Event at The Garden Museum This Sunday
Next to Lambeth Palace, where Lambeth Bridge meets the Albert Embankment you will find the horticultural gem that is The Garden Museum. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Whitecross Street Party
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.Two days of creative stuff – art, music, stalls, entertainment, plus lots of lovely food and drink. I will be trading there o... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Camden Lock Live – a Free Event
Tomorrow see the first of Camden Lock's boutique urban festivals.There will be a lot of what you'd expect from Camden Lock plus plenty more – special bars (inc ... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The Black Cat Cabaret at Café De Paris
From the ridiculous to the sublime... After the torture that was The London Dungeon (see previous post!), I needed a lift, so hurrah for this fabulous show in... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
The London DUNG-eon
Last Thursday I went to the new London Dungeon tourist attraction at County Hall. Those of you who know me will already be thinking, "You went WHERE?! You? Why? Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS -
Mobile Phone Etiquette
There was an item on the news this morning about cashiers in supermarkets refusing to serve customers who are talking on their mobile phones. They say it's rude. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS