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lovelondonscenes – 64

Posted on July 27, 2014 by John S

Ealing Jazz festival, this afternoon. It’s been going for years, one of many in Walpole Park over the summer. I have great memories of family outings with friends, basking in the sun, catching a bit of music, enjoying a beer, … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 63 – Le Tour a Londres

Posted on July 7, 2014 by John S

I popped down to Westminster this afternoon to catch the Tour. It was due at 3.40, arrived well past 4. And being July in England, a light rain fell on us for much of the time, as we waited. But … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 62

Posted on July 6, 2014 by John S

Family outing on the Grand Union Canal. Brentford way, last weekend. I missed the perfect shot, when the family were gliding along in single file, adults at front and back. But as soon as I stopped and fumbled for the … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 61

Posted on June 27, 2014 by John S

I’m working down by Millbank now and walk most days from Pimlico station to the office. Cutting through the courtyard of Chelsea Arts College (not in Chelsea) I come upon this scene, which I rather like.

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lovelondonscenes – 60

Posted on June 19, 2014 by John S

The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square is currently occupied by a large blue cockerel. Juxtaposed against Nelson’s Column, it seems to represent the historic rivalry of England and France. It was sculpted by a German, Katharina Fritsch, who apparently didn’t … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 59

Posted on June 14, 2014 by John S

Sandown Park yesterday. Beautiful weather, not too many people, and a couple of winners, including this one: Chain of Events. OK, not really London, but on the edge. Esher, to be precise.

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lovelondonscenes – 58

Posted on June 10, 2014 by John S

The Houses of Parliament from the other side of the river, on Albert Embankment. And the London Eye, from Lambeth Bridge.   Just popped out at lunch time today and tried that other side of the river…

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lovelondonscenes – 57

Posted on May 28, 2014 by John S

Looking into the City from Great Eastern Street after my trip to Shoreditch to see the Oasis Exhibition back in April. Can never get enough of the Gherkin!

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lovelondonscenes – 56

Posted on May 18, 2014 by John S

Just like London buses, don’t do a lovelondonscenes post for a while then two arrive at the same time! This one is taken from Ebury Bridge, just south of Victoria station, on Friday just gone. Decided to have a walk … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 55

Posted on May 18, 2014 by John S

Beautiful day on the Thames. These shots are taken from Fulham, looking towards Hammersmith, at low tide. If you look background centre by the little red crane, you can see the Wembley stadium arch, some miles away.  

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