Friday, 26 June 2009

iPhone Travels: Scrutton Street, London EC2A

Scrutton Street graffiti












Walking through the streets of London can reveal some amazing street art. Much effort goes into these artistic displays that spring up in the night only for the Borough Council to deem them a public eyesore and remove them. But the very nature of graffiti is never static, but dynamic and alive which makes it a very exciting art form.

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Saturday, 25 April 2009

iPhone Travels: St. Pancras Champagne Bar

St Pancras












Sipping at my flute in Europe's longest champagne bar, I found myself marvelling at the view of the stunning Victorian Gothic architecture at St. Pancras International, Eurostar's latest London terminal.

The Barlow Shed was named after William Barlow, the Chief Engineer of The Midland Railway Company. The £800 million restoration includes an arched roof, one of the biggest of it's kind, stretching 210m, rising up to 30m, and spanning 74m, holding the record for the largest enclosed space in it's day.

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iPhone Travels: Indecent proposal

The Bistrotheque
















After eating a delicious meal at The Bistrotheque in deepest Hackney, I finally had to excuse myself and head down to the toilets where I found a rather unusual proposal displayed above the urinal. Unfortunately, they forgot to leave a phone number.

Saturday, 14 March 2009

iPhone Travels: Regent's Canal, London

Regent's Canal












The once bustling waterways of London have all but seen it's use diminished to tourists in their canal boats. Opened in 1801, Regent's Canal was once part of the city's artery system, providing mass transportation across the city from Limehouse, in the east, through Camden, around the back of London Zoo in Regent's Park, finally joining up with the Grand Junction in picturesque Little Venice, west London.

The ancient canal systems provide an alternative route to cutting across the urban landscape away from the hustle and bustle of traffic. Tranquility can be found anywhere if you wander off the beaten track.

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Saturday, 7 March 2009

Friday, 13 February 2009

iPhone Travels: Leonard Street, London EC2A

Leonard Street graffiti












In urban East London, no blank space is left untouched. Even the shutters of this simple corner shop has been made into a canvas where public viewing opens when the shop closes.

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Saturday, 7 February 2009

iPhone Travels: Broadwick Street, London W1

Pacman Ghost
















There are strange beings living among us. While the human race walks around minding their own business, mysterious aliens are secretly invading our streets. These extremely shy and elusive creatures are difficult to hunt down. But look up from the pavement once in a while and you may catch a glimpse of one.

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Sunday, 25 January 2009

iPhone Travels: British medicine

Tea quote












The solution to every problem lies inside a kettle.

Friday, 2 January 2009

iPhone Travels: Giant snowmen


















With the annual disappointments of festive street decorations in London, I was pleasantly surprised by Carnaby Street's effort of giant inflatable snowmen. Oxford Street and Regent Street, please take note.