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Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Osprey Estate Street Art

Jan

2014

The mural on Southwark's Osprey Estate in Rotherhithe (on Tawny Way next to Surrey Docks pub on Lower Road SE16) was painted by Positive Arts in 2012.Also on the Estate is one of several John Lennon images stencilled around the area.

Loretto Street Art SE1/SE16

Jan

2014

Following last week's post about Loretto street art in Peckham, here's another of their pieces spotted in Pages Walk SE1 (photo by Controlled Weirdness). Lots more examples here.This piece is on Southwark Park Road, opposite Galleywall Road junction (photo from Gemini City).

Cupid strikes in Peckham Street Art

Dec

2013

On the corner of Kings Grove and Queens Road SE15, this piece by Loretto features a commuter running for the train (at Queens Road station) about to be shot by Cupid's arrow. I think the same artist did the 'hung out to dry' pieces in Peckham featured here before.

Hello Kitty – Cat added to Banksy’s dog in Bermondsey

Nov

2013

Banksy painted his 'Haring Dog' image on a wall in The Grange SE1 in 2010 - the building owner then covered in Perspex to preserve it. More recently another image has been painted next to it (anyone know by who?), adding a cat or two to Banksy's dog.

Amersham Arms Street Art

Oct

2013

I like the latest redecoration of the Amersham Arms in New Cross, especially the 'I love New Cross DJ'......the fox on the corner of Amersham Road... ... and the flamingoes heart.Sorry don't know the detail of the artist(s), or identity of DJ - anyone know any more?See previously: Amersham Arms pandas; 2009 Amersham Arms Murals

Lewisham Natureman White Stag in Childeric Road

Feb

2013

The Lewisham Natureman White Stag has made another apperance in New Cross - on a scrap of wasteland on Childeric Road SE14 (by Fordham Park). Previous sightings have included by the river in Lewisham, on Cressingham Road SE13, by New Cross Gate station, and on the Heygate Estate. Check out Wildcornez for latest news. The dear deer ...

What next for the Heygate Estate?

Jan

2013

In the time since the Heygate Estate at the Elephant and Castle was emptied out (with the exception of some remaining leaseholders), it has led an active afterlife. Perhaps most notably it has been a favoured film and TV location for directors seeking gritty urban decay. In Harry Brown (2009) for instance it features as a ...