Author Archive: edgley1
Wimbledon 2013
If you (like me) are missing Wimbledon already, here are some photos from my visit to SW19 last Thursday. Sadly I didn’t get to see our champion Andy playing a match (although we did see him out on the practice courts) but we did watch some other tennis legends playing including Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe. …
Dalston House
Yesterday I visited the Dalston House interactive art installation, designed by Argentine artist Leandro Erlich and commissioned by the Barbican. The Barbican describe the exhibition as: ‘resembling a theatre set, the detailed facade of a Victorian terraced house – recalling those that once stood on the street – lies horizontally on the ground with mirrors positioned overhead. …
Kate Steel
Last Wednesday my friend Kate Steel and I spent the early afternoon at Hampstead Heath – There was tree climbing, prom dresses, and oodles of colourful flowers and balloons. Please see below for photographs and interview. Kate is a versatile professional actress who trained at East 15 Acting School, gaining a distinction on the Masters …
Rachel Elliott
On Sunday 19th May, I joined my talented friend Rachel Elliott for a stroll through Highgate Woods. We both share a love for music and photography, so whilst there we discussed music, Rachel played guitar, and I took photographs (please see below). Rachel is a multi-instrumentalist. she studied classical music at Reading University but is …
351 Years of Mr Punch
I had such a good time photographing last year’s ‘350 years of Mr Punch’ Celebrations that I decided to start my photoblog with the images I took at the event. ‘Beside the See Side’ is now 1 year old (1st post on 16thMay 2012) & I couldn’t resist returning to Covent Garden again this year …
Helen Lloyd
Helen Lloyd is a singer/songwriter/musician/music producer from North London, who creates beautiful, stirring music. Please have a listen to Helen’s music here: https://soundcloud.com/helenlloydmusic And also please ‘like’ her fb music page to keep up to date with Helen’s recording, production and performing work:https://www.facebook.com/helenlloydmusicuk This Monday, in the Bank Holiday sunshine, I did a photoshoot with the …
Mitch Daniels & Tom Triggs – Busking
On Thursday I joined singer/songwriter Mitch Daniels & percussionist Tom Triggs as they busked on the Southbank. It was brilliant – A beautiful location, early evening sunshine, and loads of fantastic music. 🙂 Plus I got lots of photographs of their live performance. Mitch Daniels’ music is largely Folk and Jazz based. It’s influenced by …
Pilgrim’s Progress – St James Church, Muswell Hill
I hope that in the near future, St James’s production of Pilgrim’s Progress will be toured throughout London & beyond as it is utterly fantastic. It would be a real shame for more people not to get the opportunity to see such a captivating and original interpretation of John Bunyan’s narrative. Everything from the acting, …
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Although show time stops during the colder months, Shakespeare’s Globe still remains open to visitors who can explore the museum and enjoy guided tours around the iconic theatre. Shakespeare’s Globe is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre. It is located on the Southbank of the River Thames, a few hundred yards from its original …
Wytham Wood
Wytham Wood is an Oxford-based folk band, comprised of Anneli Chambliss (Lead vocals, guitar) and Jules Dickinson (Lead guitar, vocals). Anneli and I have been friends since we were both students at Oxford and we have always shared a love for music and art. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to hear Wytham …
Samantha Edgley Photography 