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A Different Side to London: East London Graffiti

A Different Side to London: East London Graffiti

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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 03:21 AM
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A Different Side to London: East London Graffiti

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Yesterday Scott and I spent the afternoon exploring Shoreditch and the graffiti art 'hidden' among the streets and alleys. Some were just amazing, all were very interesting! There were many walking tours, although I can't recommend any because we just set out on our own. They looked interesting though.

Thought I would post the pics of what you can see so if you are looking for something different it may interest you...the area is around the eastern side of Spitalfields Market and the whole are is vibrant on Sundays when other things can be quite quiet.

The photos are at the bottom of the set here on London:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pug_gir...7636964726324/

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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 03:31 AM
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Well at least they are not hanging around on street corners making a mess...
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 03:55 AM
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Jamikins,

Great pics of the city at night. Interesting poster: “Australia says, STOP THE BOATS” – wonder when that was?
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Jamie, wonderful pics. Thank you! I've always wanted to visit Spitalfields (because I subscribe to that wonderful blog, Spitalfields Life), but I was unaware of the graffiti art. Fantastic. Will have to remember this for my next visit.
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Some great photos jamikins. I took a street art walking tour in July with londonwalks.com and saw some of these. Fabulous and can highly recommend the tour if anyone is interested.

Our guide says these are street art not graffiti and that graffiti really refers to gang tags.
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Those are great photos! Some I recognized and some were new to me.

I absolutely love Shoreditch. It's probably my favourite neighborhood in London. My salon is there and it takes about 90 minutes to get there from my house but I don't even mind because once I'm there I'm in heaven!
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Wow, stunning pictures Jamilkins ! You have some fine talent with a camera. Your night shots are terrific, and the one of St. Pauls is a favourite. I also like the 'peeling paint' ones too.

And you're right, some of the street art/graffiti is literally outdoor fine art.
Thanks for sharing.
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Loved your night shots of London which I admired on the scroll down to the graffiti! Good work on the street art as well. Thanks for sharing!
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Bikerscott has uploaded his photos as well - again, at the bottom of the list of photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/radio-f...7601298602758/
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Thanks for the comments everyone! It is a really interesting area of London. Scott and I aren't nearly cool enough to hang out there but we do anyways
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Great photos! I also love that area! The night time photos have me longing for London again...but Dec 21st will come soon enough for my next trip...
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Lovely pics - really enjoyed those. Ty
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Old Oct 27th, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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I'm wowed by the quality of of your photos, astounding. You both frame London so beautifully.
Thanks for sharing!
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Old Oct 28th, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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There are some more at the bottom of Great Eastern St (by the Underground trains on the roof).
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Old Oct 28th, 2013 | 06:15 AM
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at not being cool enough. I'm a mum from the suburbs, I'm definitely not cool enough for Shoreditch! I do justify myself by saying that for five minutes after I walk out of the salon at least my hair is!
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Old Oct 28th, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Wow! Deffo on the list for next London visit.
Thank you, J&S
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Old Oct 28th, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them.

Lee Ann
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Old Oct 28th, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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Thanks for all the nice comments, we really appreciate them hope some of you enjoy the area as much as we do!
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Old Oct 28th, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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You are very talented, love your pictures.
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Old Oct 30th, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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ditto to the above comment - great show!
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