Street art is everywhere in East London. Some of it was spray can graffiti, while some of the best was stencil work such as the brilliant Banksy (see more later).
Street art is everywhere in East London. Some of it was spray can graffiti, while some of the best was stencil work such as the brilliant Banksy (see more later).
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A hand-painted hanging sign located at 4 Wilkes Street. Some believe that the building below is haunted.
A hand-painted hanging sign located at 4 Wilkes Street. Some believe that the building below is haunted.
0 2023/06/18 15:02:01
Again, the sense of humour. Danieli Ice Cream placed this ingenious door-stopper where no-one could possibly miss it. I very nearly picked it up for them!
Again, the sense of humour. Danieli Ice Cream placed this ingenious door-stopper where no-one could possibly miss it. I very nearly picked it up for them!
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Hoxton and Dalston have a reputation as Hipster areas.
Hoxton and Dalston have a reputation as Hipster areas.
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A laughing man in the Queen's garden at Kew Palace. This is the end of Part one. Subsequent imagery will be presented by theme e.g. Little Venice.
A laughing man in the Queen's garden at Kew Palace. This is the end of Part one. Subsequent imagery will be presented by theme e.g. Little Venice.
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The East End record booth located within the broader 'Backyard' market beside Truman brewery. Amy Winehouse is a recent local heroine. Dunno who those guys are below her, but they'll probably never make it.
The East End record booth located within the broader 'Backyard' market beside Truman brewery. Amy Winehouse is a recent local heroine. Dunno who those guys are below her, but they'll probably never make it.
0 2023/06/18 15:43:15
Some Brick Lane street art depicting poor Amy. One helluva voice, yeah?
Some Brick Lane street art depicting poor Amy. One helluva voice, yeah?
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Love the choice of paper for this street artist's poster.
Love the choice of paper for this street artist's poster.
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I was part of the crowd at a Q&A held at Rough Trade Record shop for the band 'Porcupine Tree'. The shop was a block from our rental! They were promoting their reunion album. Seen holding the mic, star Gavin Harrison, fresh off drumming for the final 'King Crimson' tour. Leader and guitarist Steve Wilson stares at me. Keyboardist Richard Barbieri, formerly of 'Japan' on left. My question for them: how had Rush influenced their works?
I was part of the crowd at a Q&A held at Rough Trade Record shop for the band 'Porcupine Tree'. The shop was a block from our rental! They were promoting their reunion album. Seen holding the mic, star Gavin Harrison, fresh off drumming for the final 'King Crimson' tour. Leader and guitarist Steve Wilson stares at me. Keyboardist Richard Barbieri, formerly of 'Japan' on left. My question for them: how had Rush influenced their works?
0 2023/06/18 15:48:39
This Elizabethan-era pub right by the Kew stop was once the location for Jimi Hendrix to celebrate during early '67. He and his 2 new bandmates had just posed for some promo fotos taken at nearby Kew Gardens. So much hash was apparently smoked later behind that patio fence shown here, that the shutterbug-in-question remarked recently, "Thank God that we'd arranged a driver to take us back to the City!"
This Elizabethan-era pub right by the Kew stop was once the location for Jimi Hendrix to celebrate during early '67. He and his 2 new bandmates had just posed for some promo fotos taken at nearby Kew Gardens. So much hash was apparently smoked later behind that patio fence shown here, that the shutterbug-in-question remarked recently, "Thank God that we'd arranged a driver to take us back to the City!"
0 2023/06/18 15:56:36
The Bowie Memorial in Brixton. Its under glass now. I'd asked for directions like a fool, not realizing that it was right behind me! There also some great stencils of him, showing his image from the Thin White Duke-era.
The Bowie Memorial in Brixton. Its under glass now. I'd asked for directions like a fool, not realizing that it was right behind me! There also some great stencils of him, showing his image from the Thin White Duke-era.
0 2023/06/18 16:03:05
Perhaps Rock's finest frontman. It seems that a young Freddy was once the coat-check attendant at the exclusive Soho rock club that Jimi Hendrix frequented. At such times, Freddy apparently had a chat or two with the superstar guitarist. Jimi's tour manager later went on the become the manager for Queen. No doubt, he had many stories to share.
Perhaps Rock's finest frontman. It seems that a young Freddy was once the coat-check attendant at the exclusive Soho rock club that Jimi Hendrix frequented. At such times, Freddy apparently had a chat or two with the superstar guitarist. Jimi's tour manager later went on the become the manager for Queen. No doubt, he had many stories to share.
0 2023/06/18 16:06:22
Some of the finest albums ever put on vinyl. The booth owner was most sympatico, there in the basement off Brick Lane by Truman brewery's west half. Near the popular Sunday Upmarket, surrounded by clothing booths.
Some of the finest albums ever put on vinyl. The booth owner was most sympatico, there in the basement off Brick Lane by Truman brewery's west half. Near the popular Sunday Upmarket, surrounded by clothing booths.
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A nice walk: from Camden Lock Market past Primrose Hill/Regents Park through the funky-boho Lisson Grove houseboats and Blomfield Moorings onto the more upscale Little Venice proper.
A nice walk: from Camden Lock Market past Primrose Hill/Regents Park through the funky-boho Lisson Grove houseboats and Blomfield Moorings onto the more upscale Little Venice proper.
0 2023/06/18 19:36:41
Loved this cheeky shed poster en route. Many boaters were serious gardeners, btw.
Loved this cheeky shed poster en route. Many boaters were serious gardeners, btw.
0 2023/06/18 19:37:12
Camden mom shopping with daughters.
Camden mom shopping with daughters.
0 2023/06/18 19:43:52
Near Aberdeen place, the Cafe Laville features a semi-open patio and very good food.
Near Aberdeen place, the Cafe Laville features a semi-open patio and very good food.
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Camden Market reflection near the lock.
Camden Market reflection near the lock.
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Another reflection along the watery way.
Another reflection along the watery way.
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Businesses and condos line the waterside.
Businesses and condos line the waterside.
0 2023/06/18 19:50:09
If memory serves, this was the residence of the American Ambassador. Either that, or the mansion directly across. No doubt, there was all manner of the latest high-tech security present throughout.
If memory serves, this was the residence of the American Ambassador. Either that, or the mansion directly across. No doubt, there was all manner of the latest high-tech security present throughout.
0 2023/06/18 19:50:54
The Camden Eye. Watch for 'The Camera Eye' by Rush in a video here later. That song was an ode to London, where drummer Peart had once worked as an ambitious teen in a Carnaby street boutique circa '70.
The Camden Eye. Watch for 'The Camera Eye' by Rush in a video here later. That song was an ode to London, where drummer Peart had once worked as an ambitious teen in a Carnaby street boutique circa '70.
0 2023/06/18 19:53:37
That same cafe has great views onto Maida Avenue, the heart of Little Venice proper.
That same cafe has great views onto Maida Avenue, the heart of Little Venice proper.
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