“Birds Of Britain”: Photographer John d Green Captured The Beauties Of London In ‘Swinging Sixties’
Birds of Britain, an acclaimed book of photographs by John d Green, was published almost 50 years ago, in September 1967. The book featured John d Green’s strikingly individual, unconventional and witty portraits of 58 of the girls who made London swing – actresses, models, aristocrats, fashion designers, boutique owners and pop singers. Continue reading »
People Are Photoshopping Trump’s Face On The Queen To Annoy Him
Poor Donald once again meets his mortal enemy: Adobe Photoshop …and OGTrumpQueen Facebook account who is willing to put it to a good use. Continue reading »
“Rebels Without A Pause” – Intimate Portraits Of Britain’s Aging Rebels And Mavericks
After seeing a man in his 60s wearing a leather harness dancing at a gay club, photographer Muir Vidler realised he wanted to celebrate the people that never let their age define who they are. From the ‘world’s most-tattooed senior woman’ to a Jurassic mod, here are his band of rebels. Continue reading »
This Might Be The Coziest Bus Stop In Britain
Residents of Devon village of Walkhampton, England are close to what’s known as the “coziest bus shelter in Devon.” Continue reading »
Teens In Britain Are Taking Driving Lessons In BMW Supercars
The BMW i8 is a far cry from what most driving schools use to teach their students. But Bill Plant London isn’t most schools, and they’re letting their students get behind the wheel of a BMW i8 for £198 ($260) a lesson. Continue reading »
300ft-Long ‘Airship’ Unveiled In Britain Is The World’s Longest Aircraft
Undated handout photo issued by Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd of the world’s largest aircraft known as the HAV304 – part plane, part airship and part helicopter – which has been unveiled in the UK in all its 300ft (91m) long glory. The giant aircraft has been displayed at Cardington in Bedfordshire in the only hangar big enough to accommodate the 113ft (34m) wide and 85ft (26m) high monster. Created by Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd and first flown in the USA, the ultra-green HAV304 project has just received a £2.5 million grant from the UK Government. See PA story AIR Airship. (Photo by Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd/PA Wire) Continue reading »
Britain’s Tallest Dog
Canine colossus Freddy is believed to be Britain’s biggest dog. The Great Dane has been measured at 7ft 4in (2.24m) on his hind legs by owner Claire Stoneman. Although no official measurement has yet been made, that would make Freddy as tall as world-record holder Zeus, and significantly larger than Britain’s current biggest dog Samson, who is 6ft 6in (1.98m). The gigantic dog began life as the runt of the litter, but experienced an astonishing growth spurt to reach his current size. Claire, a 38-year-old taxi driver from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, who drives a Barbie-pink cab, lives with Freddy and his sister Fleur.
5 week old Freddy. (Photo by Barcroft Media) Continue reading »
Britain’s Big Freeze Continues
Visitors to the Fenlands in eastern England take advantage of sub-zero temperatures to enjoy skating on the frozen fens. Some areas of the region have seen temperatures plunge to as low as -18C in recent days.
The sun rises over a frost-covered scene in in Earith, Cambridgeshire. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Continue reading »