London in Pictures

Sunday 30 June 2013

Regent's Canal. Private lives of the Regent's canal dwellers

We live very close to the Regent's canal. While walking along the canal we observe another type of life, very different from the type of life led by the majority of British people - life on the narrow boats.

Here are some snapshots of this life. We couldn't take more detailed photos as we know that, for an Englishman, 'my home is my castle'. Anyway - have a look and enjoy....

Saturday 29 June 2013

Church Street and the market and ... the best London lavatory

We are lucky to live close to Church street and the Church street market. We love the united nations of people, the casbah atmosphere of the market, the variety of occupations and the incongruous proximity of cheap cafe's and posh antique shops. The food stalls and kebab shops are fabulous, and there is a surprise of some sort : human or otherwise, everyday. And bargains too! No doubt, this is the best place to live in austerity era!

This girl is the Smokefree Homes Officer, who tries to encourage people to protect their families from harm

These two girls are smoking just round the corner from the smokefree homes officer outside Tesco. I wonder, do they smoke in their homes?

Healthy food just opposite the Market Chemist.

One of the local's favourite cafes. The halal food here is very good and very cheap

Antique shop's owner tries to compete with the booming Church street market

As you can imagine there are not many English pubs in this street. This is the only one - it has a few very loyal customers. Most of the locals prefer tea... probably, or strong cigarettes.....Next to the pub you can see a pretty little Tudor building. This is one of the best London lavatory....

The other end of the street is very peaceful and quiet compared to the market end. Not many devoted Catholics live around here, I suspect.

St Mary on Paddington Green was built in 1791 by John Plaw

Between the gravestones you can see the modern building of the City of Westminster college. It was built in 2010 to replace the previous building which was knocked down because of asbestos. All around are tower blocks which are probably still asbestos filled.

An incongruous looking Antique dealer

Friday 22 February 2013

Blackfriars, 20th February 2013, inc The Tate Modern

It was a cold and blustery day. London was well wrapped up. The Prime Minister was in India. The Tate Modern had a Roy Lichtenstien show on. The Black Friar pub was busy. It's the only art-nouveau pub in London. It's been busy since it was built in 1875. Those Friars knew how to drink.