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Clapton Pond 27 Aug 2013 | 02:06 pm

A small tranquil spot I discovered at the end of the number 43 bus route.  What is the history of Clapton Pond?  Let'a start with the name.  It means farm on the hill.  In old English "clop" means lum...

Magic 26 Aug 2013 | 01:21 pm

Just the place to load up with all your magic tricks. Oh and even a pigeon hanging about incase you need an extra for that bird in the scarf trick.

Nifty Gadget 25 Aug 2013 | 02:53 pm

Checking the traffic behind you can be a bit tricky for a cyclist, especially if you have youngsters on board.  A rear vision mirror is just what you need. Pretty nifty huh?

Fun at the Fair 24 Aug 2013 | 01:22 pm

Who could resist an invitation to the fair and with a pocket full of pennies thrown in.  The Carters steam fair lets you step back in time to the way the fun fair was in Victorian times.  The penny ar...

Deelooded 23 Aug 2013 | 01:06 pm

Who or what is deelooded?  Me some mornings, no it seems deelooded is a DJ favoured in the gay clubs.  I guess the clue should have been this scene is in Soho. Note for City Daily Photographers: Juli...

Pretty at the Workplace 22 Aug 2013 | 01:01 pm

Pretty hanging baskets of flowers next to a worksite make all the difference don't you think?

Ye Old Coffee House 21 Aug 2013 | 02:19 pm

London is unique in offering places that can give you a sense of stepping back in time.  Ye Old Coffee House in Soho is a pub that gives you that sense of stepping back a few decades.  You might even ...

Metropolitan Line 20 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm

How do you like the new big walk through carriages on the Metropolitan line? Me I love them. Let's hope all the rest of the lines will get nice new carriages soon.

Afghan Summer Festival 19 Aug 2013 | 01:29 pm

I ventured out to South Harrow to participate in the Afghan community summer festival. It is always fun to see what activities are unique or special to different communities.  Without a doubt kite fly...

Chess in the Park 18 Aug 2013 | 01:41 pm

Chess in the park and if the bishops go missing there is always a handy traffic cone.

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