What a day
A ridiculously delicious breakfast was followed by an afternoon in my soul place, hopping on and off vintage 38 buses in #Hackney
Then headed into #Soho to see the always brilliant and beautiful jazz musician Ashley Henry play live at Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s
#LondonIsOpen
#Grateful
An installation by City Thameslink, London of Snoopy lying on the roof of his home, which is decorated with Christmas stockings.
An installation by City Thameslink, London of Snoopy lying on the roof of his home, which is decorated with Christmas stockings.
An installation by City Thameslink, London of Snoopy lying on the roof of his home, which is decorated with Christmas stockings.
The map of the Snoopy in the City art installations across the Fleet Street Quarter, London.
How lucky am I that this afternoon’s walk to a work meeting took me past #SnoopyInTheCity
Who cares about the rain?
It’s #Snoopy
In. London.
What’s not to love?
#FleetStreet
#LondonIsOpen
#Grateful
Good News. #London is safe. We knew. But on record even better. 🙏🏽
#Londonissafe #Londonisopen #SadiqKhan
Tales of the city: in a June magazine feature aimed at A-level sociology students and their teachers, Karim Murji looks at the Mayor of London’s #LondonIsOpen publicity campaign and the challenge of representing the complexity of a large urban centre.
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Can a publicity campaign capture the essence of a city?
In a feature aimed at A-level sociology students and teachers, Karim Murji draws on maps, interviews and social media analysis to explore how the #LondonIsOpen campaign depicted London – and what Londoners thought of it.
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Tales of the city: in a June magazine feature aimed at A-level sociology students and their teachers, Karim Murji looks at the Mayor of London’s #LondonIsOpen publicity campaign and the challenge of representing the complexity of a large urban centre.
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A poster by the Mayor of London on display at Epping tube station. The poster coloured pink, blue, yellow and green reads, “You are loved and wanted in London”.
Belonging
#LondonIsOpen
Farringdon station platform busy with people and suitcases. A TFL member of staff in an orange high-vis jacket is helping a man who has a suitcase and is wearing a face mask.
Farringdon station platform and a TFL member of staff in an orange high-vis jacket is helping an older couple. Another passenger is also waiting to speak to the TFL staff member.
Shout out and big up to the staff working at a busy Farringdon station this Saturday morning
They are making an already sunshine day in London town even brighter as they help all the tourists who are lost, hapless and in need of the loo
#LondonIsOpen
#KindnessMatters
Painting of Benjamin Zephaniah.
Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin Zephaniah’s wife, speaking with author Michael Rosen.
Chalk board that says in red letters, “Fuck Amazon! Buy it from Booklove” next to books by Benjamin Zephaniah and Lemn Sissay.
A stage with a baby grand piano lit by two spotlights.
People ask why I love #London so much
Because in what other city can you spend the day at a festival celebrating the life, rhymes and power of Benjamin Zephaniah, and in the same evening listen to the mighty Ashley Henry play live on the @southbankcentre.bsky.social
#SaturdayVibes
#LondonIsOpen
So proud of London Councils collaboration with the Mayor of London and partners across the capital on the London Growth Plan published today. But today was only the start - watch this space for more on the London Growth Mission. growthplan.london #LondonIsOpen
Countdown to Sadiq Khan’s tweet:
“I want to send a message to all Canadians in London that #LondonIsOpen to Canadians.
I want to thank all Canadians in London for their rich contribution to the fabric of London life.
London’s diversity is it’s strength”
Artwork by the Real Hackney Dave featuring a map of London overlaid with the words, “London is always a good idea”.x x x
Anyone who says London isn’t a friendly city is talking rot
Twice today I’ve seen random strangers chase after another random stranger to help
The first was for a chap who had left his mobile on the bus seat and the second was a guy who’d left his wallet on the train
#LondonIsOpen
#Community
Just saw Dominic Cummings on the heath. Made me feel sick thinking of the damage he has done & continues to do to the U.K. My only comfort is that what is built on lies will always fail. Both science and history agree. It may take decades, but it will fail. #Brexit #LondonIsOpen
#LondonIsOpen entry will cost you £1 million
London never disappoints. But next month is going to be special #londonisopen @nilerodgers @southbankcentre www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/festivals-serie...
@danhancox sad to say you are wrong on the #LondonIsOpen campaign - this has been pivotal to also reassuring migrants and other communities that they can have a place in London.
Agree however on the limit of #LocalGov placemaking
Your City Is Not a Brand...
Huge thanks to @debs_wb and @HannahBoylan4 for kind words and support (@rydermc before) for the fantastic developments on LSMP/MRAP
It was my last meeting today but some great developments over the last two years.
@SadiqKhan you have fantasic ambassadors for #londonisopen
@LDN_gov then described the #londonisopen campaign and the work of the EU Londoners Hub, that will act as a central point for information. Check it out here www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-...
I was in #ParliamentSquare today supporting #PeoplesVote and attending the speech of @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan, a committed and courageous leader #LondonIsOpen #StopBrexit #EuropUnited
I always appreciated this mural at Aldgate bus station, but I like it even more now I've actually noticed what it says. #LondonIsOpen
Poignant photos at @MigrationUK on keepsakes: objects dear to people from around the globe living in #Britain #londonisopen #refugeeswelcome
#LondonisOpen but Britain is not. #brexit
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We found us!! #JustAnotherLondonTrip #LondonIsOpen🇬🇧 #TowerHillStation @ Tower Hill tube station https://www.instagram.com/p/BVHcNrMjDm1/
Yeah obvs we're still going to SE1 food markets #LondonIsOpen #SoIsMyMouth (@ Maltby Street Market - @maltbystmkt) https://www.swarmapp.com/c/aFHiZ2If7j5
