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A whimsical gallery wall featuring eclectic drawings and illustrations, many with a recurring rabbit motif.
Retired Life
Richard Gough / / 2 minutes read

First Thursdays and Finding Rosie: An Evening of Art and Reflection

Retirement isn't about slowing down. It's about opening up, especially to the things we didn't have time for. For me, that's been art. The April First Thursday in London was a vivid reminder of how alive the East End still is with creativity, story, and surprise.
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Richard Gough / / 3 minutes read

The Photography & Video Show 2025

One of the things I’ve promised myself in retirement is to stay engaged—plugging into life, as I like to say. Recently, that led me to The Photography & Video Show in London.
A Tale of Transformation: Regent's Canal and Its Historic Gasometers
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Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

A Tale of Transformation: Regent's Canal and Its Historic Gasometers

Once upon a time, the towering gasometers along Regent's Canal in East London were essential to the city's industrial landscape. These colossal structures stored gas that fuelled the bustling metropolis during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Art of Travel
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Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

The Art of Travel

Travel photography has a rich history that intertwines with the evolution of photography itself. From its inception in the 19th century, travel photography has played a crucial role in documenting and sharing the world's diverse cultures, landscapes, and peoples.
Pedals and Pavements: Balancing Convenience and Clutter in London's Bike-Sharing Landscape
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Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

Pedals and Pavements: Balancing Convenience and Clutter in London's Bike-Sharing Landscape

The reality of London's embrace of bike-sharing schemes, exemplified by rows of Lime e-bikes poised for riders.
A Glimpse into the Aftermath: Reflecting on the 2011 London Riots
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Richard Gough / / 1 minute read

A Glimpse into the Aftermath: Reflecting on the 2011 London Riots

The 2011 London riots, which unfolded over several days in early August, were a manifestation of underlying social tensions, precipitated by a specific incident and escalated into widespread civil unrest.