In 2014 lots of WW1 anniversary celebrations are taking place across the UK and Europe and as a parent I feel it’s my responsibility to teach my son all about WW1 and WW2. The school is also helping out explaining history in a simple way which is important to understand current issues and political scenarios. But I believe the new interactive look of the Imperial War Museum will certainly help…
I love musicals and I love the West End. I feel lucky to be able to see the best musicals in the world. Recently I went to see THE BODYGUARD, based on the smash-hit film which starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, which is currently wowing audiences at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. The real treat was three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke (only 26!)…
A new small but fantastic museum has opened on 2nd July 2014 in London in the heart of King’s Cross regeneration area, The House of Illustration. It actually is the world’s first public gallery and education space dedicated to illustration.
I was incredibly lucky and honoured to meet Quentin Blake whose work is exclusively shown at the House of Illustration in its inaugural exhibition called…
The British summer is in full swing with the seasonal calendar fast filling up. You’ve booked your luxury London hotel, you’ve checked the weather forecast and you’re ready for a day of traditional British sport.
From Wimbledon to Henley Royal Regatta, there are many traditional and exciting events to attend all over the country.
If you are planning on attending one of these classic…
Bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image. This quality is produced by your camera’s lens and is most apparent in highlight areas. Is most often seen in portraits that are photographed using a wide open aperture.
Bokeh can be used creatively in so many different ways and can be the difference between an ordinary picture and one that has an…
Following a recent Memphis The Musical launch event at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, new footage has been released featuring interviews and the unforgettable performances from the two leads, Beverley Knight, Killian Donnelly as well as Bon Jovi’s David Bryan, who composed the original score for the Musical. I personally cannot wait to see it. But i will have to wait until the…
In art triangles are a wonderful and beautiful thing. We look for them to help describe an image, we create them with shadows and subjects and we use them to lead the eye around a picture.
Take a walk into any art gallery and take a look at some of the old great masters. Whilst you might not see an actually triangle shape you’ll notice points of interest, like a highlight, that if you drew a…
London is certainly not a place for parents to dread the moment when school breaks. There’s so much to do and on offer with kids in London over the Summer that mums and dads are spoilt for choice. We love that, don’t we! Here are our top Things to do with (and without) kids in London.
Find the most suitable activities based on your London area.
Central London
1. Southbank
Take a walk…
As an old seadog I’ve photographed my fair share of seascapes. There’s something about a seascape that I love but I can’t quite describe. Perhaps it’s the sense of vastness and simplicity. Perhaps it’s the subtle uniqueness that every seascape has both in the sky and in the ocean.
Whilst most seascapes you see are taken from the shore I urge you, if you have the opportunity, to see if…
The West End is coming to Chelsea, Richmond and Hampstead this summer! A series of week-long workshops for children aged 7 to 16 exploring a different hit show each day and culminating in an all-singing, all-dancing performance for family and friends!
The workshops present a fantastic opportunity for kids who have always dreamt of a career in theatre or Drama to gain first hand…