Remember that scene in Harry Potter where he dodges the road works, ducks under scaffolding and then nips onto platform 9 3/4s? Well we can all now relive that moment at Kings Cross in this charming recreation. Just nip out of the station next the busy road, make your way […]
The exhibition brings together two remarkable, distinct bodies of photography to highlight the plight of the Amazonian rainforest and the people living within it. Sebastião Salgado presents previously unseen work from his ongoing photographic essay ‘Genesis’ – that portrays landscapes in their most pristine state, and the communities still living […]
Strolling past Liverpool Street station a couple of weeks ago I came across the ice-rink – before the ice had formed and took a quick snap. It’s probably obvious to most people how rinks work but I’d never thought about it before so thought I’d pass on the info. You […]
Retronaut has a lovely post showing trams in the hustle and bustle of 1950’s London. I’m a particular fan of the old adds for Bisto. Mmmmm. Trammy goodness.
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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