Category Archives: Photos

The golden hour, captured

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The morning after the night before

“It’s like the f***ing Planet of the Apes around here. Bring in the Army, that’s what I say, bring ‘em in now.” A burly man in his 40s stomps through Lewisham town centre this morning surveying the carcasses of burnt … Continue reading

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Petts Wood in the picture

Here is a new set of stunning black and white photographs of Petts Wood. They were shot by Karen Bullock of Karmin Photography and show the beauty of the local countryside in monochrome along with contrasting shots of the railway … Continue reading

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Capturing order and chaos in the suburbs

Her work normally takes her to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands, the Pennines and hiking trails around the world. But for her new exhibition local photographer Caroline Fraser has chosen a more familiar subject – Chislehurst. As part of … Continue reading

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WINE, WENSLEYDALE AND WORMS: MARKET MAKES DEBUT

Chislehurst’s farmers’ market had a successful debut today as shoppers took advantage of the fresh organic produce on sale. Breads, preserves, meats, Kent wines, veg, chocolates, cheeses, fresh meat, plants and even worm-produced compost were on sale on the new … Continue reading

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CRICKET ON SUNDAY

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THE WINDMILL AND THE FRENCH SPIES

Some 140 years ago Chislehurst was a hive of diplomatic activity. The deposed Napoleon III had fled to England and exiled himself in Chislehurst. As well as the emperor, the village was awash with French spies. They are rumored to … Continue reading

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STOP RUSHING AND ADMIRE THE POND

Pic of the week: Here’s a stunning new photo of Rush Pond taken this month by photographer Michael Dudley. It’s an infrared image taken on a Nikon D200 camera.

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BUY BUNTING AND BEDECK BR7

If you want to make a future-proof investment then buy bunting. It seems like colourful flags on a bit of string are able to stand the test of time and fickle changes in fashion. According to retailers consumer demand for … Continue reading

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THE SUPERMOON OVER CHISLEHURST

The moon is the closest to us for 18 years, due to the mechanics of the earth’s orbit. Here’s a cracking pic of the moon over Chislehurst, shot through a window by Henry E Jones.

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