Wednesday 20 August 2008

London through a Lens

Dear friends, I'm really sorry about that I'm being a bit M.I.A. recently. I've been completely tied up with my work and too busy to keep up some of my "leisure" stuffs, so I seriously apologies for not blogging and commenting enough... and hope all of you have been more than OK and thank you for everyone's understanding. I will try my best to catch up with you gradually.

Meanwhile, I want to tell folks who are around London a fantastic exhibition -
London though a Lens. If you love photography and the city, it will be a perfect day out! London though a Lens has gathered all sorts of rare and hard-to-get archives taken in London from Getty Images, from anonymous Londoners to famous names behind the cameras, such as the Beatles, the Kray brothers, Thurston Hopkins, Terry Fincher and Terry O’Neill; from private collections to commercial photography, and etc.

Location:
Getty Images Gallery, 46 Eastcastle Street
London, W1W 8DX
Time: 21 August 2008 - 27th September 2008

Oh, if you cannot make it, but are still very much interested it, you can get the book from Amazon -
London though a Lens (Time Out Guides) (Paperback)

Here are some samples :)
















75 comments:

Sharon S said...

Wow-thanks for the recommendation, it sounds fantastic!!

Winnie said...

Sounds awesome, thanks for the heads up! Hope to go to London to see some more exhibitions as I haven't been in a long time.
It seems that loads of bloggers are quite busy at the moment! I certainly haven't got back into the routine of posting often!

Unknown said...

oh my goodness - the crowd in that one picture is insane!!!!!!!!!!!
great post!
xo

Luna said...

Seems very cool!

WendyB said...

Those photos are fantastic.

Little Bow Prep said...

Lovely pictures. It sounds awesome!

Bex said...

Gorgeous B&W pics!!

Little Bow Prep said...

Oh, quick question: I was wondering if you would add my blog- littlebowprep.blogspot.com- to your IT blogroll.

Thanks!

we wear things said...

looks like a fabulous exhibition! and i'm with you with being a bit MIA lately.. work has been crazy for many of us it seems!

-issa

Cammila said...

Haha, the lost polo players are my favorite!

Life happens, my dear, and you are entitled to attend to it! You can't be expected to take/pose in beautiful pictures all the time! ;)

1234 said...

ooh i want this book now.

Ida said...

Oh my, this sounds so intriguing! I wish I could go but the ones you've picked are so fantastic they will do for now.

You have such an amazing taste, dear, always refined and exquisite.

I so love coming to your blog.

Hope all is well.
xxxx

Songy said...

Miss L. that sounds divine! one city I missed out on visiting while I was in France among many. I regret it to this day!

I'll have to have a squeezes at amazon shall I?

Would be great if i could blog full time!!!

xoxoxox

Danz said...

Hey Miss L, welcome back! I know how difficult it can be finding time to blog while trying to juggle other work. At the end of the day, it's your blog and you can post as many times as you want to/are able to!

These archival photographs of London are remarkable! I love the first one!

Anonymous said...

I'll consider buying this book for sure. Love the sample you posted, fantastic.

Seeker said...

Love love love these pictures. How I wish I could be at London....
I've been there a few years ago and I loved London.

Thanks for sharing this, darling.

xoxo

Terren said...

haha...i completely understand! i've been really mia too. can't wait till you start posting again though. :]

Yesha said...

great great pictures. wow wow! i really missed London. *sigh* =[

Anonymous said...

It's a beautiful travel in the past ...^^

meowi said...

Sounds like a beloved Fashionista's night on the town{: and the pics are amazing"

FASHION CHALET said...

Very cool concept. I miss talking to you. Did you see my video where I mention your name? (it's in my "Athletic Grey" post) Hoping all is well and that you are having a beautiful Friday! ♥

Little Bow Prep said...

Thank you so much for adding me!

Tricia said...

wow, what great photos, I hope the show travels.

Kira Aderne said...

I love London! I really wanna visit your city some day!

a kiss
have a great weekend!!!

Siljesfashion said...

Looks amazing! Hope you are ok, even if you are busy. Know all about it!

Libbi said...

Wow those pics are amazin,
I think the last one is the best though,
Gd recomendation.
I'm goin 2 LOndon soon.
Libbi
x

Wuthering said...

the exhibit great. that last picture certainly got my attention!

glad you are doing well.

hannah said...

amazing photos!

Carolina Lange said...

Sounds amazing! Wow!
Thanks for posting about it1

Elizabeth said...

Incredible photos of my favorite city. Thank you.

Angela said...

totally savvy photos. hope everything is great with life and work. take care. -savvy gal

KATLIN said...

Those pics are wonderful! I love the hoop skirts being piled onto their carriage! Even though their clothes were larger and lots of layers, they seemed to wear less because of money and practicality. We probably take as much as they do, but in cotton jersey!

Cate said...

sweetie, you don't have to apologize! we love you!
the photos are amazing, especially the last one with the crowd. wow.
love xxxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

I love the pictures and I LOVE LOVE LOVE London!

TINA said...

That exhibition sounds awesome! Lovely photos, I love the one with the hoop skirts!
:)

starbrained said...

I must have that book. WHY can't I live in London?? WHY, WHY, WHY? *sigh*

Sam said...

those photographs are fabulous!! too bad I don't live in London. =/

jess said...

That sounds great. The pictures look cool.

La Clocharde said...

Oh no! I went to London a couple of weeks ago, and didn't know about this fantastic exhibition! I would have loved to go, although my days there were so busy. What a pity...I guess I'll have to go back and check it out :). A good reason to go back to beautiful London.

AsianCajuns said...

How lovely! I wish so badly we lived in London- it is one of our most favorite cities in the world. Thanks for blogging even when you're busy ;)

Fashion_Girl22 said...

Amazing photos! I want to visit London some day. Hope your enjoying the rest of your summer.

A La Femme said...

Wow, really great pitures. I wish I was in London to go.

P.S. Thank you for your kind comments!!

Nemerae said...

Wow, those photos are absolutely amazing!! :)
I've come back home so I'll be able to visit your blog more times ^^ I always like your pics!
Have a nice weekend!
xxx

yiqin; said...

You always share the best stuffs :)

simimoon said...

miss you!!

Paris Tarts said...

Sounds fun :)

Tart

lara said...

I just love these photos! They are so inspirational!

Reena Rai said...

Great photos! Another thing to add to my 'to do' list for when I'm next in London. I love a good photo :)

Ida said...

I hope everything is alright, darling. We miss you.

xxxxxxxx

Miby said...

Oh well what a shame! I went down to London just last week! I didn't know about this exhibition and I truly like these pictures!!!
You always find the best stuff! :) xxxxxx

Ps. I have a little gift for you in my blog! :)

Anonymous said...

as you know from retail recovery, i am a big fan of the old pictures. beautiful.

Sandra Evertson said...

This book looks Fabulous!
Sandra

Blicious said...

sounds amazing!!

LuLu124 said...

hi dear thank you for the comment!!! the pictures are absolutely amazing!!! i love london!!! :D xoxo, lulu ♥

Blonde hair, Blue jeans said...

i love london, i love black and white pictures....so i aboslutely adore these ones! amazing!! =)

Secretista said...

Love it!!

Anonymous said...

Picadilly circus really hasn't changed that much.

Diana Coronado said...

Fabolous art work

Anonymous said...

I can't remember if I posted this but I am amazed at how much Piccadilly circus hasn't changed.

These pictures are wonderful!

Vertiginoso said...

And It seems to be a fantastic tribute to London's history !!! The second picture is as refreshing as affecting, in a timeless way . . .
ps: Frankly Hope You're Well.

A Bientôt, Antoine

Charlotte said...

This is great! Thanks for sharing!

Fashion Tidbits said...

ack! gorgeous pics!

Anonymous said...

omg amazing pictures!! hope i was there:(!

La Clocharde said...

Hey darling,
Hope you are fine.
I miss your posts!
Come back soon!

:)

Me said...

I'm not in London...but if I were, that looks awesome. And you're completely forgiven for not posting too often. I'm in the same boat. I'm TRYING to get back into the swing of it, but life happens sometimes!

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Awesome photos!

FASHION CHALET said...

You are sincerely missed!! :(

xo/ fashion chalet

Kingshuk said...

The Pics are wonderful..Cool..Amazing collections.

Anonymous said...

great recommendation, i'm in london so i'll check it out.

http://balmainbazaar.blogspot.com/

lets link?

Eda said...

Lovely pictures!

Girl Next Blog said...

I think Robert Doisneau took the first pic - is that possible?
Anyway, it's just beautiful.

xx

AX80 said...

A walk down memory lane...

Iñaki said...

I wish I could still live here in London but back THEN!

xx

Iñaki said...

I love this blog :)

xx

Perth Lawyers said...

Love your blog. Those black white photos are so deep. love it