London in detail

It seems a appropriate to post this as I have spent a fair amount of time in London this week. This beautiful and detailed illustrated map of London is by Jenni Sparks.

"The brief was to produce a map that would capture the essence of London’s landmarks, from the famous to the local. The map is full of surprises such as celebrity birthplaces, local markets, social stereotypes and favourite pubs." – creativeroots.org

Knock Knock

There is a lot of nice trees, and other scenery, in this new Band of Horses video. I'm not really sure about the song, it hasn't gripped me yet but I've booked tickets to see them (for the first time) on their November tour. And anyway I've only listened to the song twice. It's safe to say I love his voice though. I should find out "his" name…

Under the sea

Alice had a couple of disposable underwater cameras that she used in the last few of weeks at uni. She shared the scanned photographs yesterday and I think they came out really well. They make Gylly look almost tropical.

The seeeeaa.

That's me, by the way, and Alice.

Sea swimmers, or some of them.

Obviously all photography credits go to Alice. Tempting to invest in an underwater camera myself… whenever I find myself by/in the sea.

Lethal

On Tuesday I start a little graphic design placement with these guys in London. I am very much looking forward to it; take a look at their awesome showreel to see why:

lethalcreativestudio.com

The Last Walk

I can no longer call Falmouth my home, I have moved out of Chy Morva and am living back in Milton Keynes for the unforeseeable future. It's been tough saying goodbye, to the people and the place, but the future is exciting and I at least get to go back for graduation in September.

The last few weeks in Falmouth have been great and I think I've tried to make the most of it. I even managed to go swimming in the sea about 6 times in just over a week. Yesterday I had my final sea swim, but before that I took a lovely stroll around Pendennis Point.

Good ol' Cornish coloured houses.

My old street.

I lived here for two years of my life.

The docks.

Time for trees!

And flowers.

And signs…

St Mawes castle.

Hidden beach.

Ah, I used to swim here.

And now I swim here.

Last Gylly Beach Café beverage.

My street.

My lovely house.

Chy Morva.

A little note for the next Chy Morvians.

Goodbye Falmouth.

Folkday: Frank Turner & co. at the Eden Sessions

I was unbelievably excited when this show was announced earlier in the year. I wanted to go to an Eden Sessions show before leaving Cornwall anyway, but when Frank Turner was announced it was hard to say no (this makes the 8th time I have seen him play live, 7th time with The Sleeping Souls – I'm not bored yet). Add Seth Lakeman, Bellowhead and Stornoway to the bill and I'm sold.

The Staves

Pretty flags.

Mediterranean Biome.

Follow the wiggly yellow brick road?

Um, what?

I think this is a llama?

Dan made me sit on it.

Pictograms.

Clementines.

Dan's looking at something.

Piggy.

Tree!

Mull Historical Society.

Seth Lakeman – third time seeing him, best yet.

Bellowhead  – I knew they were a big band but I didn't realise how big.

Cornishness.

Stornoway – to be honest, they were a bit boring.

Shiny, shiny Mr Frank Turner.

Nigel played a recorder solo.

Fairly decent photo!

Another fairly decent photo.

All-in-all it was a great day of great live music. Of course FT and The Sleeping Souls were brilliant, with highlights including Frank's a'cappella solo, English Curse, and new song "I Want to Dance". But I think Bellowhead were equally excellent – need to a) get some more of their music and b) see them live again! Also, it's always nice to be in a beautiful location.