With yet another sunny lunchtime on my hands, I braved the midday heat for another urban wander around the Maida Vale area of London.
First up we have some wonderful street lamps. Well, actually they are not street lamps but more likely lamps to light up the entrance to the various houses along this tree-lined road.
Street lamps, Maida Vale, London W9
This next picture is one of a set of two mews which are either side of Maida Vale underground station. At first I didn't think they were similar but on closer inspection they are almost identical apart from the colour of the brickwork, suggesting that the entrance to Elgin Mews North may have been restored recently. I think the church that can be seen framed by the archway is St. Mark's on Hamilton Terrace.
Elgin Mews North, Maida Vale, London W9
Maida Vale underground station looking slightly squat and awkward between its larger, neighbouring buildings.
Maida Vale underground station, London W9
Maida Vale underground station, London W9
And on the southern side of Maida Value underground station is Elgin Mews South.
Elgin Mews South, Maida Vale, London W9
I particularly like the foliage above the doorways and windows. Just a shame that the view down the mews is, temporarily, spoilt by some renovation work.
Elgin Mews South, Maida Vale, London W9
Heading back towards Paddington, it's always a wonderful walk along side the Grand Union Canal. I probably could have taken hundreds of pictures of the barges.
Barges on the Grand Union Canal, Little Venice, London W9
Barges on the Grand Union Canal, Little Venice, London W9
Barges on the Grand Union Canal, Little Venice, London W9
Barges on the Grand Union Canal, Little Venice, London W9
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