Prince Heinrich benz. Manufactured in 1910. One of only seven produced, capable of 135kph.
I found on display in the lobby of the St James hotel. (don't ask what I was doing there). Can just see myself in all the finery of the period speeding down the highway in this.
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Monday 30 June 2008
Sunday 29 June 2008
Carnival de Cuba
Saturday 28 June 2008
Social Comment
Friday 27 June 2008
Bollywood in London
You saw it here first! This is an action shot in a Bollywood movie being filmed in Covent garden on Wednesday. The movie will be released around December. The story is a romance (of course, this is Bollywood), between a boy from India and a girl from London. Unfortunately I can't tell you what role these 3 women play in the movie. The name of the movie? seems it hasn't been decided yet.
Thursday 26 June 2008
A year!
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Arriving in London
Tuesday 24 June 2008
Cigars to Pens
Craven mixture, Craven A, Black Cat were amongst the brands of cigarettes sold by the Carreras Tobacco Company. By the 1920's increasing demand for their cigarettes meant they needed bigger premises. This incredible art deco building is the result. Such was its fame royalty were among the important guests that visited here. It continued as a cigarette factory until the Rothmans takeover in the late 1950's.
The building was used as offices, warehousing and artists studios for many years slowly falling into disrepair until it was restored in the 1990's.
Monday 23 June 2008
Humble Beginnings
This rather ornate tombstone can be found in the graveyard of the old St Pancras Church. Beneath it lie Sir John Soanes, his wife Elizabeth and his older son John (he fell out with his younger son George, blaming him for Elizabeth's death).
A brick layer's son born in 1753, he changed his name from Swan to Soanes, (is that how you sound posher?) he went on to become one of Britain's famous architects - hence the "Sir John".
The Bank of England building perhaps the most famous of his designs was, sadly, mostly demolished in the 1920's. Soane's tomb, originally designed for his wife, now one of only 2 tombs in London with a grade 1 heritage listing, was the inspiration for the design of Sir Giles Robert Scott's K2 Red Telephone Kiosk.
A brick layer's son born in 1753, he changed his name from Swan to Soanes, (is that how you sound posher?) he went on to become one of Britain's famous architects - hence the "Sir John".
The Bank of England building perhaps the most famous of his designs was, sadly, mostly demolished in the 1920's. Soane's tomb, originally designed for his wife, now one of only 2 tombs in London with a grade 1 heritage listing, was the inspiration for the design of Sir Giles Robert Scott's K2 Red Telephone Kiosk.
Sunday 22 June 2008
Canal Leisure
The canals and the walkways alongside them can be wonderful to escape the busy buzzing city all around you. The countryside right in the centre of a city. This chap had already caught 7 fish. Sorry I forgot what sort. I just knew you'd ask. This particular canal is part of Regent's Canal just under the Islington Tunnel and if you want to become knowledgeable on all there is too know about UK canals, then visit here.
Saturday 21 June 2008
We're cold too!
Friday 20 June 2008
Skywatch Friday - Captured Grey
Sometimes the grey skies feel oppressive, like being caged. Let's hope for sunshine next week.
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Thursday 19 June 2008
Once upon a time
The corner store is a romantic notion that is not easy to find in a large city. I assume this building was once a corner store. Maybe even a pub. Given its proximity to St Pancras station it is probably earmarked for a new chain store. Maybe not. I will keep a watch out. Or maybe there is a city planner who can tell me.
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Old Tomb
Tuesday 17 June 2008
Old Wall
Thursday 12 June 2008
Wednesday 11 June 2008
Tuesday 10 June 2008
Carbon Footprint
No galleries, art being cool, fun and accessible. Well that's the aim of the art car boot fair at Brick Lane on Sunday. Will these footprints compensate for my next flight??
Sunday 8 June 2008
Buttercup
Saturday 7 June 2008
And the winner is...
There were about 50 submissions for the architectural students 'design a pavillion' contest. This was the winner. Erected in Bedford Square in February. A squirrel was very happy with it as well, running up and down the seats at the back.
Friday 6 June 2008
Sky Watch Friday - London Rooftops
Red sky at night - Am hoping it is true and that today will be a lovely sunny day.
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Thursday 5 June 2008
Exotic Malady
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Watching You
Tuesday 3 June 2008
Tin Pan Alley
Monday 2 June 2008
Sunday 1 June 2008
June Theme Day - Corner Store
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