First time on the canal
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The Thames isn't the only waterway that adds presence and beauty to London; there's also the Regent's Canal which snakes a more northerly route. It links the Grand Union Canal with docklandsLeia mais
The Thames isn't the only waterway that adds presence and beauty to London; there's also the Regent's Canal which snakes a more northerly route. It links the Grand Union Canal with docklandsLeia mais
This is by far from being my first walk along the canal. I first got to know it in the 1970s, having found my first post-graduation job (which I hated) in London. Weekdays involved the daily trudgeLeia mais
......I must be in Little Venice, again. The beautiful early summer weather continues and it's time to sport a new weapon of choice, a mirrorless Canon camera. Besides having an increased resolutionLeia mais
It could be the name of a pub! These pictures were all taken within 10 minutes of my flat and go to show that while I miss long-haul travelling hugely, it's still possible to spot curiosities on one'sLeia mais
It's been a long time---30 months in fact---since the last London Marathon. It's also the 40th anniversary of the first such event. Starting in Greenwich, the route winds through south-east London,Leia mais
Not a lot of people may want to know this but Terpsichore is the muse of dance and music and gets a mention in the Monty Python cheese shop, with the customer praising the eccentric dancers in saidLeia mais
.....stands for That Time of the Year, which it is, with November showing off the finest of autumn colours. The first scene is a fine avenue in Hyde Park, followed by a back-lighting shot in St.Leia mais
.......in London town, as goes the song by Billie Holiday. Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington and many others! This winter so far, the weather has been too breezy for fog but an appeal from the CameraLeia mais
Almost on my doorstep, the South Bank carries its charm through the seasons even in the depths of winter. It's a good opportunity for back-lighting at a low angle. The elegant arches of WaterlooLeia mais
Speak, World What a stunningly beautiful walk! I didn’t know that one could walk such a long way along the canals. The next time I’m in London…
Viajante Yes, it's much prettier than when I discovered it in the 1970s (subject of the next blog page!) Well recommended for a scenic walk, best done on weekdays when there are fewer cyclists.