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15
Dec
Events, Photos

Event: Up Helly Aa

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Alex

After the gut-rupturing feasting and surfeit of sherry that will inevitably be at the heart of our Christmas celebrations, it’ll be time to start planning our New Year’s shenanigans. For my money, one of the most interesting things you can … Continue reading →

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21
Sep
Architecture, Art & Design, Museums & galleries, Photos

Dennis Severs’ House: a magical journey into the past

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Alex

Two streets away, Liverpool Street Station swirls with grim-faced commuters; in the pub opposite, early drinkers dissect the working day over pints of lager, and a short stroll west, City traders still stare, transfixed, at banks of screens as share … Continue reading →

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29
Jun
Photos, Sports and pastimes

Swimming with fairies on the Isle of Skye

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Alex

I’ve just got back from a week-long trip to the West Coast of Scotland, which is for my money, one of the most captivating places in Britain. The Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides is a good bet if … Continue reading →

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5
Apr
Art & Design, Photos

Deutsche Börse Photography Prize

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dan

Celebrating its 15th year, the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize rewards a living photographer who has made the most significant contribution to photography over the past year. Initiated in 1996 by The Photographers’ Gallery in London, the Prize promotes the best … Continue reading →

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15
Mar
Architecture, Photos

Brit Buildings: Saving the New Victoria building, Edinburgh

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Dan

In Southside, Edinburgh, sits the New Victoria, a spectacular Art Deco gem. It has been a ‘super cinema’ and entertainment complex since its construction in 1930, when its original programme included ‘screen snapshots, variety acts and Movietone news’. In 2003 … Continue reading →

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11
Mar
Feast your peepers, Film, Photos

What do Bristol and Hollywood have in common? Cary Grant, of course

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Alex

Apologies for another film post but I’ve been thinking about movies all week and only just found this out. The silver-tongued megastar, Hitchcock favourite and all round legend, christened Archibald Leach, was actually born in the West Country. Grant may … Continue reading →

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28
Feb
Architecture, Catalogue of curiosities, Feast your peepers, Photos, Unusual

The three hares window: a medieval mystery

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Alex

I know it’s a little late to wish everybody a happy Chinese New Year (a happy New Year of the Rabbit, in actual fact) but it does provide me with a rather shaky link to one of England’s most curious … Continue reading →

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21
Feb
Feast your peepers, Photos

Historypin: an ingenious look at the past

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Alex

Check out this cool site called Historypin that puts old photos into context with maps, stories and handy Google Street View overlays. I like this one from 1926 of cyclists outside Bank Station in London. As seen from the modern … Continue reading →

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16
Feb
Catalogue of curiosities, Photos, Unusual

Edinburgh? I spit on it.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Alex

If you’ve ever walked up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile you’ll know there’s a lot to look at. So it’s a good idea to keep your eyes open and your head up, especially during festival season when you’re liable to get a … Continue reading →

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27
Jan
Architecture, Photos, Unusual

The mysterious Margate Shell Grotto

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Alex

In 1835, young Joshua Newlove fell down a hole and inadvertently discovered Margate’s Shell Grotto. Seventy feet of underground tunnels lead to a chamber decorated with arcane symbols made entirely from sea shells. And the purpose of a cave studded … Continue reading →

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