No, this isn’t some kind of satanic pregnancy aid. The ‘happy days’ must have been added by someone with experience.Seen outside Gerry’s shop in Soho, which has a mind boggling selection of booze.
Top of Regent Street Olympic flags
Regent Street makes for interesting repeating patterns, and even more so when splashed with a bit of colour from unknown flags. I’ve always been curious as to what is inside the buildings, once you leave street level.
Olympic Torch Bearers – Shepherd’s Bush
I managed to catch the last day of the Olympic torch relay route as it passed through Shepherd’s Bush. The weather was hot, the crowds were out, and there was an overall good buzz – people seemed genuinely excited to see the torch. Here is … Continue reading Olympic Torch Bearers – Shepherd’s Bush
Apollo stage door
The back stage door of the Apollo theatre shows a different tale from the glitz round the front.
Back of a bus
Travelling at the front of a double-decker is a fun experience. You always feel like you’re about to hit something as you lurch through crowded streets. When I was young the buses had a mirrored tunnel between decks, where the driver could look and see … Continue reading Back of a bus
Covent Garden phone boxes
I can’t remember what everyone was looking at, but the phone boxes seemed the star attraction to me.
Olympic Tickets!
Sadly not in the Olympic Village, but pretty excited all the same. It even came with some Olympic-styled tube tickets. Better find out about volleyball now.
Mozart lived here
A somewhat glum building located on Frith Street in Soho. Now the back of a casino.
Johnny Cupcakes
I’m not a fan of cupcakes (they’re more like fashion accessories), but this could just about tempt me.
Regent Street Olympic Flags
I decided that a walk around town the week before the Olympics start may be worthwhile. It’s very busy, and all the participating nations are represented down Regent Street.
A Life In London 