The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The sense of history lies heavy in the Crypt of St. Etheldreda's. Its foundations date back to the 6th Century; its rough stone walls, eight foot thick in parts, and its heavy blackened beams to the 12th Century when Ely Palace was constructed above The Crypt by the Bishops of Ely in Cambridgeshire as their London bishopric.

In 1531 Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon hosted a Grand Celebration in The Crypt which lasted for five full days and nights. They feasted on swans, stuffed with larks stuffed with sparrows.

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The sense of history lies heavy in the Crypt of St. Etheldreda's. Its foundations date back to the 6th Century; its rough stone walls, eight foot thick in parts, and its heavy blackened beams to the 12th Century when Ely Palace was constructed above The Crypt by the Bishops of Ely in Cambridgeshire as their London bishopric.

In 1531 Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon hosted a Grand Celebration in The Crypt which lasted for five full days and nights. They feasted on swans, stuffed with larks stuffed with sparrows.

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

With its History of Celebration and Celebration of History, the 600 year-old Crypt in Ely Place has been hosting celebrity parties ever since King Henry V111 held his three day wedding feast there in 1531. Adjoining Bleeding Heart Yard, the magical medieval Crypt, which can seat up to 130 for dinner, offers the same superb food, wine and service as the legendary Bleeding Heart restaurant.

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London

The Crypt, Holborn Circus, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

With its History of Celebration and Celebration of History, the 600 year-old Crypt in Ely Place has been hosting celebrity parties ever since King Henry V111 held his three day wedding feast there in 1531. Adjoining Bleeding Heart Yard, the magical medieval Crypt, which can seat up to 130 for dinner, offers the same superb food, wine and service as the legendary Bleeding Heart restaurant.

New Street Square buildings, Clerkenwell, London

New Street Square buildings, Clerkenwell, London

New Street Square buildings, Clerkenwell, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Just off Fetter Lane, Land Securities has built a cluster of dynamic buildings that are bringing new life to the whole area.

Recreating traditional ground-level routes – including a delightful public square – the development offers around a million square feet (gross) of office space and plenty of much-needed retail. The new shops, restaurants and bars of New Street Square promise to revitalise this Midtown district.

It will also be a green development – in every way. As well as grass roofs and a 'green wall' of growing plants, New Street Square aims to beat current regulatory energy targets by 15%.

New Street Square buildings, Clerkenwell, London

New Street Square buildings, Clerkenwell, London

New Street Square buildings, Clerkenwell, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Just off Fetter Lane, Land Securities has built a cluster of dynamic buildings that are bringing new life to the whole area.

Recreating traditional ground-level routes – including a delightful public square – the development offers around a million square feet (gross) of office space and plenty of much-needed retail. The new shops, restaurants and bars of New Street Square promise to revitalise this Midtown district.

It will also be a green development – in every way. As well as grass roofs and a 'green wall' of growing plants, New Street Square aims to beat current regulatory energy targets by 15%.

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The grand and elaborate Gothic architecture of this esteemed building seems apt for the centrepiece of the British Legal system. Built by the architect G E Street in 1882, it is said to be his finest achievement.

It is here, just off the Strand, the High Court presides over the most serious civil trials in the country including divorce, libel and civil liability. Criminal cases are handled by the Old Bailey.

The interior is a magnificent labyrinth of 35 long corridors and 1000 rooms, of which 88 are court rooms. On the first floor there is a small costume exhibition displaying the stately legal outfits worn throughout history.

A guided tour is run twice on a monthly basis, otherwise visitors are invited to explore the building and watch lawyers adorned in robes and wigs battle it out in court.

Do be aware that judges will not suffer interruption when they are passing judgement or witnesses are taking oaths.

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The grand and elaborate Gothic architecture of this esteemed building seems apt for the centrepiece of the British Legal system. Built by the architect G E Street in 1882, it is said to be his finest achievement.

It is here, just off the Strand, the High Court presides over the most serious civil trials in the country including divorce, libel and civil liability. Criminal cases are handled by the Old Bailey.

The interior is a magnificent labyrinth of 35 long corridors and 1000 rooms, of which 88 are court rooms. On the first floor there is a small costume exhibition displaying the stately legal outfits worn throughout history.

A guided tour is run twice on a monthly basis, otherwise visitors are invited to explore the building and watch lawyers adorned in robes and wigs battle it out in court.

Do be aware that judges will not suffer interruption when they are passing judgement or witnesses are taking oaths.

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The grand and elaborate Gothic architecture of this esteemed building seems apt for the centrepiece of the British Legal system. Built by the architect G E Street in 1882, it is said to be his finest achievement.

It is here, just off the Strand, the High Court presides over the most serious civil trials in the country including divorce, libel and civil liability. Criminal cases are handled by the Old Bailey.

The interior is a magnificent labyrinth of 35 long corridors and 1000 rooms, of which 88 are court rooms. On the first floor there is a small costume exhibition displaying the stately legal outfits worn throughout history.

A guided tour is run twice on a monthly basis, otherwise visitors are invited to explore the building and watch lawyers adorned in robes and wigs battle it out in court.

Do be aware that judges will not suffer interruption when they are passing judgement or witnesses are taking oaths.

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London

The Royal Courts of Justice at night, High Holborn, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The grand and elaborate Gothic architecture of this esteemed building seems apt for the centrepiece of the British Legal system. Built by the architect G E Street in 1882, it is said to be his finest achievement.

It is here, just off the Strand, the High Court presides over the most serious civil trials in the country including divorce, libel and civil liability. Criminal cases are handled by the Old Bailey.

The interior is a magnificent labyrinth of 35 long corridors and 1000 rooms, of which 88 are court rooms. On the first floor there is a small costume exhibition displaying the stately legal outfits worn throughout history.

A guided tour is run twice on a monthly basis, otherwise visitors are invited to explore the building and watch lawyers adorned in robes and wigs battle it out in court.

Do be aware that judges will not suffer interruption when they are passing judgement or witnesses are taking oaths.

Possibly the best Hot Dog I have had in london

Possibly the best Hot Dog I have had in london, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London

Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London

Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Smithfield market is one of London's oldest markets, where meat has been bought and sold for over 800 years. A livestock market occupied the site as early as the 10th century.

In 1860 the Corporation of London obtained an act of parliament to construct new buildings on the Smithfield site, with work starting in 1866.

Designed by City Architect Sir Horace Jones, the buildings were completed in November 1868 at a cost of �993,816.

The two main sections of of the market, the East and West Buildings, were built above railway lines which enabled meat to be delivered directly to the market.

A Poultry Market opened in 1875, although this building was subsequently destroyed by a major fire in 1958, being replaced by a rather inappropriate building in 1962.

The General Market was added in 1883 with the Annexe Market following in 1888.

Recent modernisation has seen 44 hygenic, temperature controlled stalls replacing the original 162 stalls inside the East and West Buildings, with some parts of the building being used as office space.

Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London

Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London

Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Smithfield market is one of London's oldest markets, where meat has been bought and sold for over 800 years. A livestock market occupied the site as early as the 10th century.

In 1860 the Corporation of London obtained an act of parliament to construct new buildings on the Smithfield site, with work starting in 1866.

Designed by City Architect Sir Horace Jones, the buildings were completed in November 1868 at a cost of �993,816.

The two main sections of of the market, the East and West Buildings, were built above railway lines which enabled meat to be delivered directly to the market.

A Poultry Market opened in 1875, although this building was subsequently destroyed by a major fire in 1958, being replaced by a rather inappropriate building in 1962.

The General Market was added in 1883 with the Annexe Market following in 1888.

Recent modernisation has seen 44 hygenic, temperature controlled stalls replacing the original 162 stalls inside the East and West Buildings, with some parts of the building being used as office space.

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Churros y chocolate. Mexican doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce.

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Churros y chocolate. Mexican doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce.

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

In the markets of Mexico, you can eat at anytime of the day. There is no formality, with dishes arriving as they are cooked, and diners being served as soon as a space is found for them to sit.

Wahaca is the same: Don't worry about booking...We believe that you should be able to eat whenever you want.

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Wahaca mexican market restaurant

Our menu is all about delicious, freshly prepared food, produced quickly. You can come in for a quick snack or stay for an hour or two. Simply turn up and we will get you a table as soon as we can.

If we are full one of our team will take your name and advise you on when your table will be free. You can go and grab a drink nearby and come back at the arranged time, unless, of course, the table is available earlier in which case we will call you.

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

In the markets of Mexico, you can eat at anytime of the day. There is no formality, with dishes arriving as they are cooked, and diners being served as soon as a space is found for them to sit.

Wahaca is the same: Don't worry about booking...We believe that you should be able to eat whenever you want.

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Wahaca mexican market restaurant

Our menu is all about delicious, freshly prepared food, produced quickly. You can come in for a quick snack or stay for an hour or two. Simply turn up and we will get you a table as soon as we can.

If we are full one of our team will take your name and advise you on when your table will be free. You can go and grab a drink nearby and come back at the arranged time, unless, of course, the table is available earlier in which case we will call you.

Honourable Artillery Company, Old Street, London

Honourable Artillery Company, Old Street, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

This historic 18th century mansion, home to Honourable Artillery Company, is set in a six acre garden and close to the heart of the City of London, with Moorgate nearby. Several rooms are available for hire, including the oak-panelled Long Room, Artillery Garden and the Prince Consort Rooms. In addition, the HAC runs a Corporate Diners scheme which allows a limited number of City-based companies the opportunity to use the Long Room restaurant weekday lunch times. Previously it housed a museum open to the public displaying the Company's collection of uniforms, medals and weapons however this is now closed.

The Honourable Artillery Company has 7 function rooms; the largest can hold a maximum of 350 guests.

Honourable Artillery Company, Old Street, London

Honourable Artillery Company, Old Street, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

This historic 18th century mansion, home to Honourable Artillery Company, is set in a six acre garden and close to the heart of the City of London, with Moorgate nearby. Several rooms are available for hire, including the oak-panelled Long Room, Artillery Garden and the Prince Consort Rooms. In addition, the HAC runs a Corporate Diners scheme which allows a limited number of City-based companies the opportunity to use the Long Room restaurant weekday lunch times. Previously it housed a museum open to the public displaying the Company's collection of uniforms, medals and weapons however this is now closed.

The Honourable Artillery Company has 7 function rooms; the largest can hold a maximum of 350 guests.

Fun Lovin' Criminals to play a silent disco gig in the High Court

The Fun Lovin' Criminals will play a 'silent disco' in the High Court in London, the first rock concert ever played at the venue.

The band will host the one-off event, where revellers listen to music through wireless earphones, at the Royal Courts of Justice on September 10.

Nick Mills, of Smirnoff Original Nights, which is organising the event, said: "Silent Disco is one of the most original nightlife concepts of recent years

"In terms of soundproofing the live event with the Fun Lovin' Criminals, the drummer will be in a totally soundproof box.

"As with other Silent Disco events the sound is amplified 100% through the headphones and not speakers, meaning guitars and vocals won't be audible to the crowd.

"It also means that the sound quality is actually better than that of a normal gig as noise pollution is taken out of the equation and everyone has the same sonic experience."

Fun Lovin' Criminals to play a silent disco gig in the High Court

The Fun Lovin' Criminals will play a 'silent disco' in the High Court in London, the first rock concert ever played at the venue.

The band will host the one-off event, where revellers listen to music through wireless earphones, at the Royal Courts of Justice on September 10.

Nick Mills, of Smirnoff Original Nights, which is organising the event, said: "Silent Disco is one of the most original nightlife concepts of recent years

"In terms of soundproofing the live event with the Fun Lovin' Criminals, the drummer will be in a totally soundproof box.

"As with other Silent Disco events the sound is amplified 100% through the headphones and not speakers, meaning guitars and vocals won't be audible to the crowd.

"It also means that the sound quality is actually better than that of a normal gig as noise pollution is taken out of the equation and everyone has the same sonic experience."

Cribs style tour of the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon

Cribs style tour of the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon

Cribs style tour of the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon

Cribs style tour of the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon

The original Ghost Busters Ecto 1 car is for sale!

1959 Cadillac Cadillac M&M

Cadillac : Cadillac

From the eBay listing:

Title: Universal Studios Ghostbusters Ecto-1

1959 Cadillac MM
Current bid: US $45,000.00
History: 9 bids

In August of 2006 I purchased the original Universal Studios Ecto-1. The car was stripped of all the Ghost busting equipment and sold as an ambulance and with a little negotiation I was able to get all of the roof rack parts and the original light bars. This car was used at the park for over fifteen years for the Ghostbusters Experience, parades and display inside the Florida park. This car is one of three Sony/MGM authorized Ghostbusters 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Ecto-1. There are the two original cars used in the films and this one built exclusively for the Universal Studios Theme parks. This car has a rich history and thousands of fans have been photographed with this car. The only major change made to this car was the roof rack. We modified the roof rack to resemble the screen used Sony Ecto-1 original car. Other upgrades are cosmetic and mechanically it's very sound.

Included with the car are a brand new set of Code 3 blue lense covers and center Chrome strips for the light bars. We have all of the roof rack components from the Universal Studios roof rack. A new set of Coker 4" whitewall tires are included with the sale. We also have other detail parts, hoses and information that will only make the car more accurate. I'm including an cdr packed with hundreds of photos of this car and the original Sony Ecto-1 for reference.

Mechanically the car runs great and is powered by a Chevy 350 with a turbo 400 transmission. This is a big heavy car and while it won't win any races, it's fine for around town cruising and driving. Has upgraded master cylinder, brand new brakes and brake lines and will stop on a dime! For insurance reasons most of the glass was removed from the car and replaced with acrylic windows. This does not detract from the car at all and can be easily changed by a qualified glass company. The front windshield has some scratching on the drivers side and a small crack on the passenger side. 1959-1960 glass will work and included with the sale is a brand new windshield rubber seal...

We have done several charity shows and one convention with Ernie Hudson from the original Ghostbusters films. Ernie was nice enough to sign the car on the headliner above the sun visor. Ernie commented that the Universal car looked a lot nicer than the original in the films.

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The car has a clear Tennessee title and currently tagged in our county.

Included are the Original Bill of sale from Universal Studios, Copy of the original Title and any information we had pertaining to the original purchase of the car. We also have a website dedicated to the history and restoration of the thee authorized Sony cars.

www.theecto1.com
www.bentrodgarage.com

More photos of the car here:
http://www.theecto1.com/photos/index.php?dir=Universal%20Studios
http://www.theecto1.com/forum/index.php?topic=13.0

The original Ghost Busters Ecto 1 car is for sale!

1959 Cadillac Cadillac M&M

Cadillac : Cadillac

From the eBay listing:

Title: Universal Studios Ghostbusters Ecto-1

1959 Cadillac MM
Current bid: US $45,000.00
History: 9 bids

In August of 2006 I purchased the original Universal Studios Ecto-1. The car was stripped of all the Ghost busting equipment and sold as an ambulance and with a little negotiation I was able to get all of the roof rack parts and the original light bars. This car was used at the park for over fifteen years for the Ghostbusters Experience, parades and display inside the Florida park. This car is one of three Sony/MGM authorized Ghostbusters 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Ecto-1. There are the two original cars used in the films and this one built exclusively for the Universal Studios Theme parks. This car has a rich history and thousands of fans have been photographed with this car. The only major change made to this car was the roof rack. We modified the roof rack to resemble the screen used Sony Ecto-1 original car. Other upgrades are cosmetic and mechanically it's very sound.

Included with the car are a brand new set of Code 3 blue lense covers and center Chrome strips for the light bars. We have all of the roof rack components from the Universal Studios roof rack. A new set of Coker 4" whitewall tires are included with the sale. We also have other detail parts, hoses and information that will only make the car more accurate. I'm including an cdr packed with hundreds of photos of this car and the original Sony Ecto-1 for reference.

Mechanically the car runs great and is powered by a Chevy 350 with a turbo 400 transmission. This is a big heavy car and while it won't win any races, it's fine for around town cruising and driving. Has upgraded master cylinder, brand new brakes and brake lines and will stop on a dime! For insurance reasons most of the glass was removed from the car and replaced with acrylic windows. This does not detract from the car at all and can be easily changed by a qualified glass company. The front windshield has some scratching on the drivers side and a small crack on the passenger side. 1959-1960 glass will work and included with the sale is a brand new windshield rubber seal...

We have done several charity shows and one convention with Ernie Hudson from the original Ghostbusters films. Ernie was nice enough to sign the car on the headliner above the sun visor. Ernie commented that the Universal car looked a lot nicer than the original in the films.

The car has a clear Tennessee title and currently tagged in our county.

Included are the Original Bill of sale from Universal Studios, Copy of the original Title and any information we had pertaining to the original purchase of the car. We also have a website dedicated to the history and restoration of the thee authorized Sony cars.

www.theecto1.com
www.bentrodgarage.com

More photos of the car here:
http://www.theecto1.com/photos/index.php?dir=Universal%20Studios
http://www.theecto1.com/forum/index.php?topic=13.0

South West Four 2008

SOUTH WEST FOUR IS BACK!!

London’s BIGGEST and BEST outdoor dance event returns to Clapham Common for its fifth year as one of the UK’s leading dance festivals on Bank Holiday Saturday 23rd August. Unrivalled by any other London-based outdoor festival and now firmly established on the UK summer festival circuit, South West Four is your one-way ticket to superstar DJ heaven, so ladies and gentlemen prepare yourself for our biggest and best line up to date...

SW4 KISS MAIN STAGE: CARL COX & FRIENDS:
CARL COX
ERICK MORILLO
JOHN DIGWEED
FEDDE LE GRAND
LAYO & BUSHWACKA
DANNY TENAGLIA
PAOLO MOJO

THE GLOBAL STAGE:In association with DJ Magazine and Residentadvisor.net
SVEN VATH
FRANCOIS K
TIEFSCHWARZ
GREEN VELVET
JON RUNDELL
ANIL CHAWLA

THE TIME OUT / GALLERY / HEATUK STAGE:In association with Time Out and Harderfaster.net
ARMIN VAN BUUREN
MARKUS SCHULZ
SANDER VAN DOORN
SISTER BLISS
ANDY MOOR
GAVYN MYTCHEL

PUSH STAGE:In association With Data Transmission.co.uk and Tilllate.com
NIC FANCIULLI
CLAUDE VON STROKE
SOS (DEMI / DESYN MASIELLO / OMID 16B)
ROASTGROOVE (live)
AARON BASKERVILLE
SARAH HOLDER
South West Four SW4

Where
Clapham Common, London, SW4 9DE

When
8:00pm Saturday August 23, 2008

More info head over tohttp://www.southwestfour.com/

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court is at the heart of Somerset House - a dignified courtyard with a mischievous streak.

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The array of jets dance in an orchestrated sequence, with added coloured lighting at night - a refreshing surprise on a warm spring day.

The fountains run from 10.00 to 23.00 daily.

Please note: the fountains will be switched off from Sunday 28 September 2008, while the courtyard plays host to Origin: The London Craft Fair and the Ice Rink. They will return to their normal programme in Spring 2009.

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Goldeneye location: The ‘St Petersburg’ square: Somerset House, The Strand (before its renovation), London

Somerset House as a film location
The 'St Petersburg' square, where Wade uses a sledgehammer to fix his motor, is the courtyard of the recently restored Somerset House on the Strand – which later became the ‘Ministry of Defence’ in Tomorrow Never Dies. This popular filming location can also be seen in Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (as turn-of-the-century Manhattan), Billy Wilder’s superb The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (as the ‘Diogenes Club’ where Holmes meets his older brother Mycroft (Christopher Lee) and in Shanghai Knights (where Jackie Chan invents the kung fu movie at the end of the film).

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court is at the heart of Somerset House - a dignified courtyard with a mischievous streak.

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The array of jets dance in an orchestrated sequence, with added coloured lighting at night - a refreshing surprise on a warm spring day.

The fountains run from 10.00 to 23.00 daily.

Please note: the fountains will be switched off from Sunday 28 September 2008, while the courtyard plays host to Origin: The London Craft Fair and the Ice Rink. They will return to their normal programme in Spring 2009.

Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

Goldeneye location: The ‘St Petersburg’ square: Somerset House, The Strand (before its renovation), London

Somerset House as a film location
The 'St Petersburg' square, where Wade uses a sledgehammer to fix his motor, is the courtyard of the recently restored Somerset House on the Strand – which later became the ‘Ministry of Defence’ in Tomorrow Never Dies. This popular filming location can also be seen in Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (as turn-of-the-century Manhattan), Billy Wilder’s superb The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (as the ‘Diogenes Club’ where Holmes meets his older brother Mycroft (Christopher Lee) and in Shanghai Knights (where Jackie Chan invents the kung fu movie at the end of the film).

Oasis To Play Secret Gig in London

Oasis have announced plans to perform a one-off gig for their fans in London, says the BBC.
They will perform tracks from their new album, Dig Out Your Soul, live to a select audience at a rehearsal studio in the capital. Fans who have signed up to Oasis' official website are being offered the chance to enter a draw for the gig by posting their details on the site.
The concert will be the Manchester five-piece's first before they hit the road for a world tour later this year.


The gig, which will be held on 14 August, will be filmed and may be broadcast in the future.
The closing date for the draw will be three days prior to the gig.
Oasis' seventh album, Dig Out Your Soul, will be released on 6 October.
The first single to be lifted from the record will be Shock Of The Lightning, which is due out on 29 September.

The album was recorded with producer Dave Sardy at Abbey Road Studios and mixed in Los Angeles.

Oasis To Play Secret Gig in London

Oasis have announced plans to perform a one-off gig for their fans in London, says the BBC.
They will perform tracks from their new album, Dig Out Your Soul, live to a select audience at a rehearsal studio in the capital. Fans who have signed up to Oasis' official website are being offered the chance to enter a draw for the gig by posting their details on the site.
The concert will be the Manchester five-piece's first before they hit the road for a world tour later this year.


The gig, which will be held on 14 August, will be filmed and may be broadcast in the future.
The closing date for the draw will be three days prior to the gig.
Oasis' seventh album, Dig Out Your Soul, will be released on 6 October.
The first single to be lifted from the record will be Shock Of The Lightning, which is due out on 29 September.

The album was recorded with producer Dave Sardy at Abbey Road Studios and mixed in Los Angeles.

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Rorschach

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Dr. Manhattan

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Comedian

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Comedian

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Comedian
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Comedian
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Watchmen Comic Con poster - Comedian
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Comedian

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Laurie

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl

Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl
Watchmen Comic Con poster - Nite Owl