Tag Archives: London

39 years on – another Status Quo concert!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by John S

My first ever proper rock rock concert was Status Quo at Leicester de Montfort Hall in May 1975. Aged 16. They played four beats to the bar rock’n’roll and blues turned up to heavy.  The sound was monstrous. I was … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 72

Posted on October 19, 2014 by John S

I walk through the grounds of Chelsea Art College (which isn’t in Chelsea) on the way to and from work most days. Last week, this thing appeared, as things often do – it’s an arts college. It looks like something … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 71

Posted on October 14, 2014 by John S

A couple of weekends ago Kath and I were walking up to Soho from Tate Britain, where we’d been to see the late Turner exhibition. One for a blog in due course. As we walked through St James’s park we … Continue reading →

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The Horrors at the Troxy, 4 October 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by John S

I went to see the Horrors last night with my good friend Jon G. We’d seen them at Latitude in 2012 and they were brilliant, one of the best of the festival. Since then they’ve released another album, “Luminous”, which … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 70

Posted on October 5, 2014 by John S

The sun came out and Quins beat London Welsh 52-0 yesterday!

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lovelondonscenes – 69

Posted on September 28, 2014 by John S

Ealing half marathon, Sunday 28 September. I wasn’t running – no way – but went down to Lammas Park to see my friend Jon finish. A lovely warm day- maybe even a bit hot for the runners. Nice for the … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 68

Posted on September 23, 2014 by John S

The Shard lurking in the mist last week in London. Foreground is by the Thames at Lambeth Bridge.

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lovelondonscenes – 67

Posted on September 10, 2014 by John S

The City from the Tate Modern. Two Saturdays ago, when we saw the Malevich exhibition. First up the Cheese Grater and Walkie Talkie. The Gherkin is obscured from this angle by the Cheese Grater. Love how all these tall buildings … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 66

Posted on September 9, 2014 by John S

Smith Square, Westminster. Taken from the old steps of St John’s church. Stopped there today to eat my lunchtime sandwich.

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lovelondonscenes – 65

Posted on September 7, 2014 by John S

Osterley Park, West London, from across the lake. Taken from the dirt track/bridle path which runs close to the M4 – part of one of my favourite cycle routes (the dirt track, not the M4!). Took this last Sunday.  

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