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• 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

• A Rotherhithe Forage

  

  Last Sunday I met up with a group of like-minded friends for what I call 'A Forage On The Foreshore'.This is the second of these gatherings I have organised –... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Kew Gardens Illuminated Trail – Only 2 Days Left

  

  As above, there's only 2 days left to see this and tickets still available.I really liked the colours on the uplit trees, the lanterns in the trees, the light... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• New Things for 2014

  

  Here are some news(a sentence that would normally be grammatically incorrect; but, in this instance it's OK):Top row: Newman Street, New Cross, Camberwell New... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• An Advent Calendar and an Alternative Christmas Recommendation

  

  I have been quoted on this online advent calender recommending the Museum Mile – see 22nd December.But I can't see anything there right now. Perhaps it will onl... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The O2, Confectionery and Tube Signage

  

  I went to the O2 on Thursday to take some things in preparation for my stall at Handmade Christmas. I am still there today.Amelia, not Amilia! Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Stumped in North London

  

  I have been noticing a lot of cut-down trees around here since the storm earlier this year.It would be a really nice idea if they could be carved into nice... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• Southwark Cathedral

  

  Last week I made reference to a sculpture that was installed in this beautiful Cathedral.Now I am plugging Southwark Cathedral itself. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• A Non-skating Reindeer

  

  In Primrose Street, just off Bishopsgate, at the foot of the steps that lead up to Exchange Square, there is a very big reindeer made out of Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS

• The Barbican

  

  Is anyone else still getting lost in the Barbican? Or is it just me? I find it hard to get in and out of the complex (ha ha!), or from one side of the lake... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS