Muhammad Ali at the GPO Tower
This image of the legendary, late, great boxer was taken at the top of the GPO Tower (now the BT Tower) in July 1966.
Muhammad Ali 1942-2016
Cabbie’s Curios: Gormley’s Reflection
If you ever find yourself passing 350 Euston Road, keep an eye out for this eerie pair.
The cast-iron figures form an art installation called Reflection which was created by London born sculptor, Anthony Gormley in 2001. Although the figure on the left appears to be reflected, it is in fact a separate effigy located inside the building.
Judging by the position of the scuff marks on the outdoor figure, it would appear that passers-by can’t resist giving him a cheeky pat on the bottom…
The artwork had a twin- Reflection II– which can be seen at the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum in Massachusetts, USA.
Bob Marley’s London
It is now 35 years since the legendary Bob Marley succumbed to cancer on the 11th May 1981 aged just 36.
Bob Marley mural, Brockley
During his life Bob spent so much time in London that it effectively became his second home. One particular location associated with the reggae star is the former ‘Keskidee Centre‘ on Islington’s Gifford Street where he came to film the video for ‘Is this Love?‘ in 1978 (click below to view).
More of Bob Marley’s London connections can be found on my latest ‘Time Out‘ blog; please click here to read more.
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