Non-Greek Frieze

I spotted this fantastic frieze above the Covent Garden Odeon quite a while ago now and have meant to go back and take a picture for ages. I finally did the other day and noticed after a closer look that it was not as Greek as I assumed it would be -it being an Odeon and all. From what I can see it seems like more of a flappery, carnival sort of affair. Dogs in ruffs and chorus girls- always a winning combination in my book!

A strange unity

Another find from my journey to and from work. I wonder who these 'Odd Fellows' are and what they do...

Tin men

Loving these little tin men working below a great clock above a branch of Holland and Barrett. I love the ladder that allows these guys to keep the clock well oiled and in good order.

'Just make your way down to The Crown & Anchor'

I noticed this this pub mainly because it reminded me of the Small Faces song Rene which sings about a pub bearing the same name. Whilst smiling at the notion of Rene entertaining her 'dockers' in such a place I saw the pretty smart looking sign above it. I love when buildings have the date they were built on them, it always makes me appreciate how long they have stood there and makes me think of how much has changed between its last brick being laid and the world today.

All the streets just look the same...

People often joke- myself included- that every big city in the world pretty much looks the same. Every street has a Starbucks, a Mc Donalds, a massive sign advertising Coke or Pepsi. As much as I joke about it, I still find it quite depressing when I am abroad and am confronted by these same shop fronts.

Above is a shot of a street in Amsterdam which pretty much sums up just what I've been talking about. Along the same road was a Starbucks, an H and M, a Gap. Quite sad really. One of the strangest things that I have seen whilst travelling was a massive Tesco on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Its bellowing blue, white and red sign just made me feel pretty miserable that the shop I refuse to buy from back home seems to be following me wherever I go.

Lairy Fairy

Another Neal's Yard find: this fantastic display of colour above a hairdressers. Not sure if I find this hippy craziness endearing or somewhat disturbing. 

Comedy Gold

A fantastic find amidst the colourful Neal's Yard in London.