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2 stories from May 2016

Abstract artwork for Sticking with the Union

Sticking with the Union

ArchiveRailways

I try desperately hard not to let stereotypes govern my travels. It would be too easy to let an accent, a nationality or an attitude define the subtle shifts across locales as I walk around London for instance. It would be even easier to do the same on mainland Europe.

Abstract artwork for Meridian to Marsh - Breaking the Radial Prejudice

Meridian to Marsh - Breaking the Radial Prejudice

ArchiveLondonWalking

It had been widely touted as the hottest weekend of the year so far - and inevitably the comparisons with the usual holiday destinations were being dusted off. Why wasn't I heading off to the coast? Or somewhere nice?