Still very much inspired by the world of Psychogeography, my Urban Wanders around London continue as and when I can find time, and if the weather allows. This week I only managed a brief drift around the Paddington and Edgware Road areas. The gray skies were not filling me with optimism but I was pleased with my haul for the day.
Most of the Paddington Basin area has now been redeveloped, leaving few traces of its past, but there are a few reminders of its more industrial past here and there.
Old canal side buildings, Paddington Basin, London
Old canal side buildings, Paddington Basin, London
Heading west from Paddington, across the Regents canal, I crossed the Edgware Road and made my way down Church Street with its various Friday market stalls. I had walked down this road before but, as often happens, I spotted things I'd never seen before, like this piece of street art.
Street art, Church Street, London NW8
These next two photos show the changing times of the street. The first picture shows the former Duke of York pub, now a Halal food restaurant, but still preserving the original pub sign.
Old pub sign, Church Street, London NW8
Further down Church Street I spotted this old sign for a sweet shop, appropriately perhaps now sitting above a vintage shop.
Old shop sign, Church Street, London NW8
Fun photos, it's like taking a stroll from my computer!
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