Category Archives: London 2012

Westfield Stratford City One Year On

Posted on 2012-09-28 by tikichris

Great video from the folks at Westfield Stratford City looking back at their first (and really rather epic) year. Sponsored by Westfield

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Help Build the Olympic “LEGO-acy” All this Week for Free at Westfield Stratford City

Posted on 2012-09-25 by tikichris

Photo of the Lego-ized London 2012 Olympic Stadium East Village, the new residential neighbourhood located on the site of the Athletes’ Village inside the newly named Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is to be constructed “in Lego” as part of a 3sqm … Continue reading →

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“Remains of the Games” Gives You a Chance to Get Some Olympic Stuff on the Cheap

Posted on 2012-09-12 by tikichris

The Remains of the Games website offers “a chance to own fixtures, fitting and equipment used by some of the the most famous sporting personalities in the world.” Yep, London 2012 leftovers. Run by Ramler Furniture (UK) Ltd, the major … Continue reading →

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Paraymplic Pride and the London #HomeAdvantage

Posted on 2012-09-10 by tikichris

Wow. This epic London 2012 summer is done. Gone. Over. I’m hardly what you’d call a sports fan, but I really enjoyed having the Olympics – and the Paralympics – plop down right here in my town. From my perspective, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: You and Me

Posted on 2012-09-09 by tikichris

Posted in London, London 2012, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged games maker, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic and paralympic games, london 2012 olympic games, london 2012 olympic park, LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES, London Daily Photo, olympics, paralympics, Photography, street photography, VOLUNTEERS, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

#IWASTHERE Winners Picked Tomorrow – Now’s Your Chance to Win Great Westfield Prizes

Posted on 2012-09-08 by tikichris

Westfield’s #iwasthere competition ends tomorrow (Sunday 9 September). But there’s still a bit of time for you to take advantage of the three opportunities to win awesome Westfield and Team GB prizes simply by sharing your #IWASTHERE story. Sign up … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Pair

Posted on 2012-09-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London 2012, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES, London Daily Photo, nokia, paralympics, Photography, police, street photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo and the Nokia 808 PureView

Posted on 2012-09-05 by tikichris

From the 27th of July to the last day of August, I dedicated my London Daily Photo series to trying out Nokia’s 808 PureView mobile. As a camera, this little baby packs a wallop and promises an exciting future for … Continue reading →

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In the Rings with Ali Exhibition in East London Celebrates Muhammad Ali’s 70th Birthday (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-09-04 by tikichris

A major exhibition to mark Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday is on now through the 30th of September at an east London gallery which features an amazing view of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium. Read my complete post at the the CheapOair blog.

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Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012 – Herzog & de Meuron with Ai Weiwei at Hyde Park (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-09-04 by tikichris

Compared to past commissions, the 2012 pavilion is more subtle and has received considerable criticism for delivering less “wow” (and for its pool of water unintentionally drawing insects). Still, it’s a contemplative and restful place (and the bugs weren’t bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, London, London 2012, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged AI WEIWEI, design, Herzog & de Meuron, Hyde Park, London, london 2012, SERPENTINE GALLERY, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012, SERPENTINE PAVILION, summer | 1 Comment

London Daily Photo: Legacy

Posted on 2012-08-31 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Park

Posted on 2012-08-30 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Here We Go

Posted on 2012-08-29 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Duke Street Moves

Posted on 2012-08-28 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Enjoy Our Olympic Stadium Canal Terrace View

Posted on 2012-08-27 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, canal, HACKNEY WICK, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, OLYMPIC STADIUM, Photography, REGENTS CANAL, smartphone, street photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Southbank Promenade

Posted on 2012-08-26 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Overlord

Posted on 2012-08-25 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, knightsbridge, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, MANDEVILLE, MASCOT, MASCOTS, mayfair, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, SOUVENIR, souvenirs, street photography, tourists, W1, WENLOCK | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Lord’s

Posted on 2012-08-24 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged brompton road, camera phone, flag, knightsbridge, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, LORD'S, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, street photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Oxford Street

Posted on 2012-08-23 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Recycling

Posted on 2012-08-22 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Getting Ready for the 2012 Paralympics (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-08-21 by tikichris

… hold on – the fun’s not over yet. Indeed, some say those two weeks of Olympic sports were just a warm up for the real show of sporting achievement and competitiveness: the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Read my complete post … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Of London

Posted on 2012-08-21 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Newham 2012

Posted on 2012-08-20 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, NEWHAM, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, street photography, VOLUNTEERS | Leave a comment

Win a Free Samsung Galaxy S3 Limited Edition London 2012 Olympics Flip Cover

Posted on 2012-08-20 by tikichris

Hey folks! Just quick post to let you know I got my hands on a few limited edition London 2012 Olympic Games themed flip covers for the Samsung Galaxy S3. They look pretty spiffy, are very London-y and sporty and … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012 | Tagged competition, FLIP CASE, FLIP COVER, free, freebies, GALAXY, GALAXY S3, GALAXY SIII, limited edition, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, mobile phones, S3, SAMSUNG, SAMSUNG GALAXY S3, SIII, smartphone | 2 Comments

London Daily Photo: Hyde Park Gold

Posted on 2012-08-19 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, Hyde Park, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, street photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: BEAT

Posted on 2012-08-18 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, HACKNEY WICK, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, street photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Equestrian Event

Posted on 2012-08-17 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, cops, horseback riding, HORSES, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, london 2012 olympic park, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, MOUNTED POLICE, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, police, smartphone, street photography | Leave a comment

Westfield Media Suite was Sweet Indeed! #iwasthere Thanks!

Posted on 2012-08-17 by tikichris

Striving to cover the London 2012 Games as best I could, I was buzzing through Westfield Stratford City a lot. The place was jammed packed with folk from all over the world – which made for amazing atmosphere but also … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hackney Wick Ice Cream Patrol

Posted on 2012-08-16 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, cops, female police officers, HACKNEY WICK, ice cream, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, police, smartphone, street photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Whitehall

Posted on 2012-08-15 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged british miltary, camera phone, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, military, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, street photography, volunteer, whitehall | Leave a comment

Emirates Air Line Offers a Fun and Scenic Ride Above the Thames (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-08-14 by tikichris

Opened for operation just before the Olympics and now a permanent feature of London’s public transport infrastructure, the Emirates Air Line is the UK’s first urban cable car. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

Posted in CheapOair, London, London 2012, Travel | Tagged cable car, cheapoair, east london, emirates, emirates air-line, emirates airline, London, london 2012, public transportation, river, river thames, TFL, thames, TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Head Scratcher

Posted on 2012-08-14 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

London Daily Photo: Rolling On

Posted on 2012-08-13 by tikichris

Photograph by Kemey Lafond, taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, closing ceremony, flag, kemey lafond, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic closing ceremony, london 2012 olympic games, london 2012 olympic park, LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, rolls royce, smartphone, street photography, tires, wheels | Leave a comment

Five Great New Local Joints in East London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-08-12 by tikichris

All eyes seem to be on the London 2012 Games at the moment. But beyond the Olympic Stadium and the admittedly very exciting Olympic hoopla, some more locally based achievements of the foodie variety are taking place which hopefully after this historic … Continue reading →