The newly rebuilt and reopened Hastings Pier. Some of the fixtures are reclaimed from the old pier and cleverly, and beautifully integrated into the new design. The new pier (more photos to follow) is expansive and at the moment, looks a bit empty compared to Palace Pier in Brighton or others based on the Victorian […]
On the promenade of St Leonards, sat sheltered from the gale force winds was this man. A couple of brave dog walkers, leaning into the wind with anoraks done up under their noses and dogs on leads practically flying like kites. They say “Hello Jack!” and he amiably waves back. His name, he says is […]
This is my bike, Golden Pegasus. I know, grand name. It was chosen by someone else and it stuck. I love this bike. Despite the now slippy gears and fading brakes that the bike shop said was an ‘uneconomical’ repair. We’ve been on journeys of less than a mile, to over 60 miles in one. […]
Charlie, the Ancient Mariner. Wanders the streets of Oban mumbling in tongues. He was on the CalMac ferry back from Mull. Everyone shifted subtly away from him and I sat listening to his words cupping a hot chocolate. The only thing I could understand was” “I come from Iona”. I asked boat staff about this, […]
Dalmally Station. Rocking chairs with sheepskins. Out of shot is the full size model cow and giant below. It’s feeling pretty rural now.
We drove up Arthur’s Seat to do a quick photo shoot. The weather was… patchy. Had to post this outtake – raining and STILL SMILING! I owe you and umbrella 🙂
The Dead Queen of Bohemia is an anthology of poems – a life’s work by Jenni Fagan (The Panopticon, Sunlight Pilgrims). This photo set features people enjoying the book. The Dead Queen of Bohemia
Café Tabac, Bold Street, Liverpool. Anyone knowing this address is likely to turn a little smile. This café is a hinge on which the world turns. I have drunk more coffee in here than probably all other cafés in the world put together. I have had first dates in here, started bands, started revolutions, ended […]