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Tag Archives: London
The Jam: About the Young idea, at Somerset House
There’s a great exhibition of memorabilia, photos and music about The Jam at Somerset House, on the Strand in central London, at the moment. I went there on Sunday. It was full of geezers in polo shirts, Fred Perrys to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, books, theatre, cinema
Tagged About the Young Idea, Art, London, music, photos, Somerset House, The Jam
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lovelondonscenes – 100
Appropriate, perhaps, to return to the Olympic Stadium for the 100th lovelondonscenes. We were there yesterday to watch some athletics – the Sainsbury Anniversary Games, part of the Diamond series of international competition. I enjoyed the opportunity, too, to see … Continue reading
Posted in Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged Athletics, London, London Olympics, sainsbury's Anniversary Games, sports, West Ham
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An Ode to London – ten years ago, ten years on
This is a piece that I have written for my music book. The bit in italics is what I wrote on the night of 7/7, 2005, when many innocent people lost their lives or were injured, in my beloved city. … Continue reading
lovelondonscenes – 99
Sunny London yesterday at the National Theatre. We went to see an entertaining performance of “The Beaux’ Stratagem” by George Farquhar. Fresh from the early 18th century – timeless themes of love, lust and deception. And London v everywhere else…
Posted in Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged London, National Theatre, Photography, photos, South bank
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Two great English bands in concert – British Sea Power and Blur
The last two Saturdays have been concert days. On 13 June it was British Sea Power at the Roundhouse and yesterday, 20 June, Blur headlined in Hyde Park. Both bands have a distinctly British – or English – feel. They … Continue reading
Posted in Music - concerts, lists, reflections
Tagged Blur, British Sea Power, concerts, Hyde Park, London, London Roundhouse, music
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lovelondonscenes – 98. Regent’s Canal from Little Venice to Camden Lock
On Saturday I went to see British Sea Power at the Roundhouse. Beforehand, I had a stroll along the Regent’s Canal,from Little Venice, just north of Paddington, to Camden Lock. It’s a lovely bit of hidden London. Soon after Little … Continue reading
Posted in Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged Camden Lock, Little Venice, London, London Zoo, Photography, photos, Regent's Canal
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lovelondonscenes – 97
Richmond, down by the river, this Sunday just gone. A lovely sunny day. Brings everyone out.
Posted in London, Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged London, Photography, photos, Richmond Bridge
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lovelondonscenes – 96
Sundown in W5. From the bedroom window. iPhone 5, no enhancements. An ice cream sky. Modern art, be jealous. Nature is ahead of the game.
Posted in Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged ealing sundown, ice cream sky, London, Photography, photos, sunset
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Three great but different concerts: The Beat, Nils Frahm, The Replacements
Over the past few weeks I’ve seen three concerts: all quite different, but very enjoyable in different ways. First was a real step back in time: The Beat, who played at Chelsea’s Under The Bridge club. I saw the original … Continue reading
lovelondonscenes – 95
Kew Gardens in bloom, 3 May.
Posted in Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged Flowers, Kew Gardens, London, Palm House, Photography, photos
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