It’s a gray day in London. This is one of my favorite shots of Houston. I could use a dose of 36/98 degree weather. That’s 1400 Smith Street.
Author Archives: Sean Gallagher
Abandoned Shoes of London
An Occasional Series: The Abandoned Shoes of London. No. 4. Clerkenwell.
Charles Rowan House, Islington
The building was constructed between 1928-1930 by the Metropolitan Police as flats for married policemen. It became council flats in 1974. It is named for Sir Charles Rowan, who “was one of the first commissioners of the force when it was formed in the 1820s.” G. Mackenzie Trench was the architect for the Met. More at …
Hampstead Heath Jan 27, 2013
Spent Sunday trekking across the very muddy Heath.
Grayson House, Pleydell Estate
The Pleydell Estate, built in 1959–60, is dominated by two large tower blocks surrounded by landscape and garages. This is Grayson House on a late January morning. This blog has a few more details.
Pippa on her Birthday
Pippa is a menace on the roads in her wheelchair.
Parakeets on Hampstead Heath
Whether they are descended from Victorian pets, released from the set of “The African Queen”, the green rose-ringed parakeets are resident on Hampstead Health.
Abandoned Shoes of London
An Occasional Series: The Abandoned Shoes of London. No. 3. Whitechapel.
The Cans of London
Why aren’t these worth 5p?
Street Style, Brick Lane
That’s a strong look.
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