In MODULE: (2016) 4JRNL010X.1 Multimedia Journalism: The London Experience we have discussed how to write and develop a news story, review something, structure an opinion piece, make a video and how to work in a team for a Live News Day. While I have learned some key facts about the British media system, I have also gained experience in writing in English and I have … Continue reading Reflective Log Multimedia Journalism
In this video, you’ll see what one day in the fabolous city of London could look like. Enjoy! See the video on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSiyCvih_e8 Places featured in the video: Le Pain Quotidien Highgate Cemetry and Parliament Hill The British Museum Portobello Road Market Iceskating at the Natural History Museum Dinner at Opso Watching the Musical “Mamma Mia” Continue reading A day in London
When it comes to video surveillance in London, closed-circuit TV (CCTV) is pretty much everywhere. Alone in London are around 422’000 operating video-cameras, there is one camera for approximately every 14th Londoner. CCTV is in hospitals, universities, car parks, buses, trains, shopping centres and pubs. It is even mobile with many councils in London using CCTV cars to film traffic offences. Cameras are so ubiquitous … Continue reading Is the use of CCTV cameras in London justified?
The journey to this secret London gem takes us nearly ninety minutes from Baker Street Station. Hidden at the end of a dark road, in the middle of an industry area in Southbank is Bianca Road Brewery, tonight’s venue. The long and haunting way to the brewery lets us seriously reconsider our choice. But once we are there, we know, we are in for a … Continue reading Sofar Sounds @ Bianca Road Brewery, Southbank
Tucked away beside the Thames and hidden behind an old stone wall lies one of the most tranquil places to be found in the capital. It’s the Chelsea Physic Gardens, the second oldest botanical garden in England and the oldest rockery in the Western world. Founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries, the garden is home to over 5000 plants. Originally an apothecary garden, … Continue reading Chelsea Physic Gardens @ 66 Royal Hospital Road
When it comes to the Cereal Killer Café, there are two kinds of opinions: You either love it or you loathe it. There is my London friend Rebecca, who wholeheartedly recommended this place: “It’s the best cereal I’ve ever had in my life”. And there is Time Out food and drink editor Guy Dimond, (link) who gives the café only one out of five stars. He … Continue reading Cereal Killer Café @ 139 Brick Lane
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