Tag Archives: London

lovelondonscenes 136 – Heavy skies in central London – the Ophelia effect

Posted on October 16, 2017 by John S

The British Isles caught the late throes of Hurricane Ophelia today. Ireland got the full force. London, tucked away in England’s south east corner, escaped the worst, but still had a very windy day and some strange skies. They’ve been … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 135 – The swings at Tate Modern

Posted on October 13, 2017 by John S

The latest attraction in the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern is a load of swings. Brought back the child in people, and was nice for the children – probably more fun than looking at abstract art with their parents! … Continue reading →

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Have You heard? – (84) “Poison Dart” by The Bug ft Warrior Queen

Posted on October 7, 2017 by John S

I got home from work reasonably early on Friday. Did my favourite thing. Can of beer and a bit of BBC 6 Music. While lying on the bed and reading Macbeth! There are reasons for the latter. So I heard … Continue reading →

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Honeyblood, White Lies, Superfood at the Goose Island LDN Block Party, Shoreditch, 24 September 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by John S

A few weeks ago, I saw on Honeyblood’s Facebook page that they were playing a beer festival in Shoreditch. A place called Red Market, on Old Street.  I was intrigued. My favourite band right now, performing in Hipsterville.  And a … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 134 – St George’s Tower from Vauxhall station

Posted on September 9, 2017 by John S

7pm yesterday evening, as the sun began to set. Just round the corner from this view were some very threatening grey clouds.

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U2 at Twickenham Stadium, 9 July 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017 by John S

On Sunday we went down to Twickenham to see one of the world’s greatest bands play a show that featured one of the world’s greatest albums. U2 playing the “Joshua Tree”.  An album which is 30 years old this year. … Continue reading →

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Bryan Ferry at Hampton Court Palace, 21 June 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by John S

On Wednesday 21 June a few of us headed down to Hampton Court for a bit of musical nostalgia. Bryan Ferry, once the lead man in Roxy Music, for which we will revere him forever. Set lists from earlier shows … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 133 – Vauxhall Bridge/St George’s Wharf at low tide

Posted on June 24, 2017 by John S

Took this shot last Wednesday on the way into during our heatwave, which we all moaned about of course. I really like this scene – there’s something surreal about the architecture – always reminds me of Star Wars. And the … Continue reading →

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Honeyblood at Koko, Camden, 16 June 2017

Posted on June 17, 2017 by John S

I’d been waiting for this one with real anticipation, ever since it dawned on me that Honeyblood had made two of the finest albums that I have heard for a long time. When I reviewed “Babes Never Die”, I was … Continue reading →

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Field Day festival, Victoria Park, Hackney, 3 June 2017

Posted on June 6, 2017 by John S

On Saturday, my friend Jon and I went up to Hackney in East London, Victoria Park to be precise, for the Field Day music festival. It’s the first time either of us had been, although it has been well-established for … Continue reading →

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