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Black and White# 14 Newton after Blake by Eduardo Paolozzi

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This week’s black and white photograph is one that I took in the courtyard of the British Library. This is an amazing sculpture by the artist Eduardo Paolozzi, of Sir Isaac Newton. The original art was in a print dated … Continue reading

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Black and White- #13 It’sTime for Tea!

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I was at a conference at the British Library and during a break, fancied a proper cup of tea. What better place than at Fortnum’s? Well, so I confess, it was a little more than just a cup of tea. … Continue reading

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Black and White #10 St Pancs

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I was cracking on to the British Library and checked the sky for rain. Nothing worse than working for a few hours in damp clothing. There was something about the skyline and the brooding gothic lines of the Great St … Continue reading

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Black and white #8 – Napping on the Tube

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You wouldn’t think you could close your eyes whilst riding the tube, but you can, and it’s oh so easy to miss a stop this way. I don’t know if it’s the rocking of the carriage, or just plain exhaustion … Continue reading

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Black and White- #7 Battersea Power Station

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Battersea Power Station, so old, and now so modern. I wanted to capture the feeling of London back in the early 1900’s with this photograph. This power station is no longer in use, and was due for demolition a few … Continue reading

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Doors- Or find the door

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I just fell in love with this door. Baskets, sunlight, and the aroma of coffee drifted out into the London Street.   The door is almost obscured by the delightful baskets, and goods for sale. Charming…just charming. Verde & Company’s– … Continue reading

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Black and White #6- London Old and New

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I was heading away from Spitalfields Market on my way to Sandy Row when I looked up to see the old advertisement on the brick building, and above it, almost bursting out of the roof, a modern skyscraper gleaming in … Continue reading

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Doors- Two On Sandy Row London

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I just loved this two red doors. Both very different in character. There’s something bold, daring, about a red doors.  One apparently gets mail by post and the other? Perhaps only email?

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Tales from the City- London Old and New

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One of the things that I love about London, is the contrast. Here is a little shop near Spitalfields Markets. It looks as if I stepped back into time to take this photo. The only clue that this is 2014 … Continue reading

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Black and White #1 The London Eye

This photo, raindrops and all,  spurred me on to challenge myself to a weekly post of black and white photographs. I love Black and White and just haven’t done loads over the years, somehow always choosing colour. I suppose I … Continue reading

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