Being a City of diminishing landmarks it's good to see that the iconic Electric Cinema still stands in Portobello Road. |
Where ever you walk up the Market street, music seems to seep out at every corner. And I couldn't resist the samba beats emanating from this corner pub in the Market Street. |
Here's a talented musical family, although not performing the traditional Caribbean sounds that dominate Portobello Road, but instead performing some popular well known Classical music pieces. |
Above: Well known London landmark Trellick Tower, a 31 storey block of residential Flats which is visible once you reach the far end of the Market. |
This is one of several eye catching almost Mediterranean style properties in Pembridge Road, at the Notting Hill Gate end of Portobello Road. |
A great collection of photos with some very nice guys. There is a play here about to open, 1984. Must be some kind of Orwell anniversary. What a clever use for a phone box. They can't all be free libraries.
ReplyDeleteAndrew I heard that the Orwell play has been going on tour around the world. I think it wound
ReplyDeleteup here in London last September.
But yes a fun day out Saturday, but very difficult posting it all up. Meant to have it up for
the Sunday blog visitors.
Couldn't help but think of your Mother when I saw those witty fridge magnets. But alas none about
Mum's rewiring of her house. Just the one that said..."Be nice to your kids. They will be choosing
your Nursing Home."
I look at these pictures and think that I was born in the wrong place.
ReplyDeleteVera, I can understand what you say. I suppose I have to be grateful that my Mum broke away
ReplyDeletefrom the family nest in a quiet sleepy Village in Ireland and headed for the bright lights
of London.
But yes I still have to pinch myself living here in North London.
On my first trip to London in 1980, I stayed at Notting Hill Gate and wandered along Portobello Rd after recovering from jet lag. It was there I really felt as though I was in the UK. - Ian
ReplyDeleteAh... The Thatcher years, and before the digital age. But yes I suppose Portobello Road
Deletewould have painted a picture of London back then. As long as you had room to park your
Volkswagon, or perhaps that was later on your second visit in 98'.
Great photos Dee!! The young man on his cell phone is hot!! Thanks
ReplyDeletePete, Yes he was good looking. Shame though that he was so engrossed on his
Deletesmartphone, which seems a little odd to me with so much stimulation going on
around him. I guess it cant be easy being a Parent these days.
Portobello Road is the last place that I'd want to sit down and surf the web
on a phone. Was he checking how popular he was on instagram? We'll never know.