Category: At Street Level

Observations, overheard conversations and other stuff from the streets of London.

  • This Lot Have Got the Right Idea

    Some of us spend Sunday in bed with a raging hangover.

    Some of us grab the papers and head to the pub, or do laps of Southbank on Boris Bikes (the last one’s me, by the way. I’m basically a pro cyclist now).

    Others get their mates together for a bit of food, head to Victoria Embankment Gardens, and settle down in deckchairs to spend the afternoon chatting and feeding the birds.

    pensioners on deckchairs

    Good on ya, girls.

  • Meanwhile, On The Banks Of The River Thames…

    Meanwhile, On The Banks Of The River Thames…

    …one man and his quirky little hat summed up the general consensus.

    A man drawing in the sand on Southbank (more…)

  • Is Tesco Open Yet, And Other Burning Questions

    As someone who Googled “keep monkey as pet legal uk?” the other day, I know first hand that the internet doesn’t always come up with the answer you’re looking for.

    A somewhat surprised spider monkey.
    Google: Great for monkey news.

    In fact, a quick look at the search terms leading people to this blog reveals just how many questions about London are hanging about in the internet ether, and you know what? It’s high time you got some answers.

    Never one to leave people in the lurch, four of your most burning questions are below. (more…)