#londonstory

[normally0]

Bridging the Gap: A Tale of Bridges, Curtains, and Equality

In a world where bridges vie for attention like models on a catwalk, simplicity takes centre stage. Enter our unassuming bridge, straddling the Thames with the grace of a ballerina in steel-toed boots. Designed by the minds at OMA, it's not just a bridge—it's a trompe l'oeil masterpiece, fooling the eye with its invisible bracing and Vierendeel truss.

But hold your applause, folks, because this bridge isn't just about getting from A to B. No, it's a metaphorical picture frame, capturing the ever-changing scenery of London like a selfie-loving tourist. From the bustling streets of Pimlico to the leafy tranquillity of St. James Park, every vista is a stroke in the canvas of urban life.

And speaking of canvases, let's talk about those curtains. Mies van der Rohe may have had his Crown Hall, but we've got our bridge—with a curtain to match. Who needs walls when you've got a curtain that can part the waters and tell stories of equality, unity, and a darn good view of the Thames?

But wait, there's more! Just when you thought this tale couldn't get any more tangled, along comes Covid-19, crashing the party like an uninvited guest. Suddenly, the bridge becomes a symbol of political folly, a victim of shifting travel choices and a work-from-home revolution.

But fear not, dear readers, for in this tale of bridges and curtains lies a glimmer of hope. As the dust settles and Brexit looms large, perhaps our humble bridge can serve as a beacon of unity, a reminder that sometimes, the best way forward is to build bridges—both literal and metaphorical.

So here's to the bridge builders, the curtain raisers, and the dreamers who dare to defy convention. May their bridges be sturdy, their curtains be billowing, and their stories be told for generations to come.

[lucysullivanuk]

Psst… word is SHELTER is up for a @brokenfrontier award… I know! Amazing right? Mammy says you can vote it ‘Best New Periodical Series’ over on BF. And you best, less she get’s her girls to visit… (Disclaimer: Contains mild threat for comedy purposes) #brokenfrontier #shelterearlydoors #shelterthecomic #comicaward #bestcomics #folkhorror #folklore #irishmythology #londonstories #urbanhorror #womenincomics https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmrx2Xjszie/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[story-photographer]

°•☆▪What were the highlights of your week? ♡ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ ᴅᴇᴛᴀɪʟs ʙʀɪɢʜᴛᴇɴ ᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ᴅᴀʏ. Wʜᴀᴛᴇᴠᴇʀ ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴs ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs sᴛᴜғғ ᴛᴏ sᴇᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇs ᴛᴏ ᴛᴀᴋᴇ 📸 "Walking the streets with camera in hand is akin to being on a treasure hunt as a child." - photographer Christopher Paul Flateau And autumn light is the best! °♡•° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   #capturequiet #godisgood #believeinmore #darlingescapes #photographerlondon #beautifulmatters #seekinspirecreate #seemycity #moody_tones #londonstory #mindtheminimal #ifyouleave #somewheremagazine #etczine #makemoments #nature_brilliance #oldtonecollective #myfeatureshot #dreamermagazine #noicemag #imaginarymagnitude #freshairclub #broadmag #londonphotographer #autumn #autumnmood #autumnvibes #autumncolours #londoner #bemindful (at Hackney Wick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUzR_XWDdxI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[the-wandering-leaf]

What would you do if you couldn’t fail? Would your life be drastically different or would it stay pretty much the same? 🤔 ::: I’d cheat and buy a lottery ticket 🤑 ∘ ⍋ ∘ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #londontimes #londonculture #londonplaces #londoncreative #londonengland #artinlondon #wonderlustlondon #londonliving #londondiaries #artlondon #greenwichlondon #greenwichave #ingreenwich #beautifullondon #itssolondon #londontravel #londonstory #visit_london #ig_londoncity #londonisthebest #londonstreetlife #londonphotos #welovelondon #citydetails #londonphotography #london_city #londonphotos #london_photos #londoncity #photosoflondon (at Greenwich London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRJ-8sxM_u2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tara-the-curator]

At lunch today I wandered to the park. Took a few moments with my McDonalds (werid, haven't had one in over a year!) before ravens descended. I ended up feeding them both buns off my cheeseburger and half the wrap of my wrap. I nodded at each one in turn when I was throwing the bun to that specific bird and much like a dog to a ball that specific raven would fly up to catch it. They were quite polite to each other, letting each one get it's turn. Had a fucking great time. Oh and two pigeons sat on the bench next to me eating from my hand which proffered parts of ketchuppy bread towards them.

[holycowfineindianfood]

Have you tried Holy Cow "Chana Masala"? This #crispy chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, cumin seeds and Indian herbs. . Takeaway and Free Delivery available. Great place to order authentic Indian food @holycowfineindianfood Order online from our website. Link in bio... 👆 . #HolyCow #ChanaMasala #Vegan #chana #indianspice #Takeaway #FreshFood #indianfood #londonstories #DeliciousFood #London #UK (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyOETYHYXg/?igshid=lsbwtdag11d1

[blackaproncraft]

Such a cool piece, when it popped up under one of the tags I follow, I couldn't resist sharing it! Hope you don't mind, OP! Reposted from @annabelslondon - Who’s who? Great night @ltmuseum #londontransportmuseum #fridaylates new #exhibition of #posters celebrating #londonstories and a great opportunity to check out #vintage #buses and #trains while having a glass of #wine! #moirastuart #benedictcumberbatch #davidbowie #noelfielding #alfredhitchcock #kennethwilliams #londonunderground - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BtqYBvalvmK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qeks9pq1bviv

[zaraillustrates]

I'm delighted to announce that this illustration has been shortlisted for the Poster Prize for Illustration 2019, a competition organised by The AOI and London Transport Museum.

The theme is 'London Stories' and my illustration is inspired by a story about Jimi Hendrix. It is rumoured that all ring-necked parakeets living in London originate from a pair he released in Carnaby Street in the 1960s.

The artwork will feature in an exhibition at the London Transport Museum, which runs from 8 February until 14 July 2019.

[zaraillustrates.com]

[thinkingoutloudtheblog]

A Stroll down South Bank... #throwback to the short but sweet trip to London. I'd love to go back for a bit soon... #thinkingoutloud #writing #blogger #blog #writersofinstagram #writer #snapshots #southbank #london #londonstories #throwback #stroll #company #trips #perspective #throughthelens #university #unilife #warwick #universityofwarwick #reflection #pictures #pictureperfect #think  (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWnYWnFsDZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n7e9oy80f2he

[carlydraws]

A few details from 'Boudica' . Swipe more more! #illustration #LondonStories https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQJexMBGNy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5m60s3g43eds

[jeevanthapa-official]

Story Time: This is Hodei a Surfer from Spain🏄‍♂️🇪🇸 He has been doing Surfing since 2 years old and he actually started his surfing in Puerto del Son, Spain and moved to Zarautz, Spain [Do you know this is the first village in Europe where surfing started when surfing was a new thing to the world] since then he has been doing it until now. Now, he has moved to London just a month ago to improve his English and to improve himself and be with his girlfriend. Since he can’t do surfing here in London he still wants to feel the vibe and choose to continue with Skateboarding. He wants to do surfing in Bristol Surfclub and of course! Cornwall very soon. His love for Surfing continues..he is hoping he will travel around the world and do surfing all around the world. That’s his dream. That’s a real passion… What’s yours? #jtskateboard #storytelling #storytime #passion #dream #dedication #surfing #surfingstyle #surfingstories #stories #londonstories #skateboardshop #skateshop #surfskateboards #surferlife #surfer #boxpark #london #londonlife #sk8 #sk8er #uk (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXgz3JdKmt7/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kombinatrotweiss-illustrati-blog]

#Repost @elfriede_s ・・・ This is our submission to this year's competition by @theaoi and @transportforlondon , the theme this year was LONDON STORIES. For the subject we were inspired by the amazing artworks and fashion styles from the 70s. We wanted to celebrate and remind this era. And especially the time at the Carnaby St. before it was all owned by the big commercial stores. Stores like Granny takes a trip were the center of that new vibrant style. Long before street art became famous worldwide, the Carnaby St. of the 60s/70s was already covered in colorful walls and amazing store fronts. We also loved the simplicity of the car and bus design of that time. Illustration by @elfriede_s and @alessiasistori _______________ #illustration #london #graphicillustration #lillyfriedeberg #alessiasistori #aoi #tfl #transportforlondon #submission #poster #londonstories #carnabystreet #grannytakesatrip #70s #70sfashion #70sstyle #bus #londonbus #car #pattern #weloveillustration #kombinatrotweiss #artistmanagement https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-qvhpjaNY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=edelyfz7le65

[lucysullivanuk]

💥REPOST @deadmensboots 📢 “Finally got around to reading the hauntingly atmospheric Shelter: Early Doors by Lucy Sullivan. A folk-horror that dials into themes of displacement, community and trauma.  The story begins with Ealga ‘Ellie’ Culhoun as she arrives in Sheperds Bush, London, having fled from Ireland. The year is 1969 and Ellie’s cousin Tommy is helping her to find her feet with a job at his local. Despite Tommy’s hospitality, his intentions run darker…  Early Doors creates an uneasiness for the reader, as streets and characters creep across each page and shadows linger. Sullivan’s art sculpts an eerie space, one which becomes emblematic of the new and uncertain world Ellie finds herself in.  Many of the characters Ellie meets are equal parts friendly and menacing, which emphasises a feeling of unease. This is especially true of the men in the story, as their behaviour is never challenged in their community and the onus is on women to facilitate or adjust their ways. It all adds to a creeping sense of dread for Ellie and readers alike.  After Ellie turns down an invitation to join her colleague and some of the rowdy locals, she is met with, “Honestly, Ellie! Lighten up! Just a bit of fun innit?”. Ellie's house-keys are slipped between her knuckles [3] as more advances are made before she heads for home. It's a strong visual cue, paired with the vertical slicing of the panels and splashes of red, that serves as a warning to the violence that stalks the streets.   The night’s events set her on a path to Mammy Magee, a figure of power and shelter for women in the community. Sullivan’s use of colour on the page [4] instantly brings Mammy’s warmth and home to life, although you’re never quite sure if that warmth will burn Ellie. Yet Mammy is a character to be reckoned with and one who will facilitate justice when others turn a blind eye... Shelter: Early Doors deserves your attention!” #comicbookreview #earlydoors #shelterearlydoors #shelterthecomic #folkhorror #londonstories #britishcomics #indiecomics #smallpresscomics #smallpress #indiecreator #comiccreator #womenincomics #comicbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9FwB3MdZ8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[story-photographer]

•°☆▪ Sᴜɴsᴇᴛ ᴏɴ ᴏᴜʀ ᴜsᴜᴀʟ Rᴏᴜᴛᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴀ "Rɪᴅᴇ ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ Bʟᴏᴄᴋ" ʟᴀsᴛ ɴɪɢʜᴛ. As much as I like to see and explore new places, I also kind of like routine. During the lockdown time, Richard and I have established a "usual round" for when we don't ride anywhere special (which is 90 % of the time) and I 've found myself enjoying the routine and having something familiar and steady... ▪°♡▪ . . . #thisislondon #londonstory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #prettycitylondon #igerslondon #thatsdarling #explorelondon #darlingweekend #ifyouleave #agameoftones #moodygrams #theweekoninstagram #whywecreate #alifeofintention #searchwandercollect #timeoutlondon #photooftheday #photographer #thehappynow #igmasters #the_visionaries #ig_shotz  #instagood #allshots_ #magic_shots #explorecreate #sunset #londonweekday #londoner #londonlicious (at East London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmI8x9IdCK/?igshid=1oht71j6kbgp7

[johancosijns]

Pop stories! #aoi #londonstories #illustrationart #illustrator #londonfashion #viviennewestwood #punk #englishlady #royalguard #sherlockholmes #jamesbond #marypoppins #raven #londontower #bigben #london #unionjack

[tara-the-curator]

Walk inspired these notes:

"He lives in the liminal

Where the brambles entangle silver grates

Where the ivy shakes in the trains wake where they come and go along graffiti lines

He shines out of the colour between lines

Where 'vibes' and 'atg' are stamped

Where blooms peek gently from bush and thorns

He's hanging from the electric lines

In the beauty of crossing lines

Iron structures and rusted beauty

He's the magpie calling in the rain from the stark line

He's calling to me from the copper rust the tones of his beard play out across pole tops and the colour of his eyes is found on the moss that creeps, that never stops

When I'm lost and lonely

I walk to the space between

And I'm not alone"

Rewritten by 7pm, will post new version soon.