Growing your own plants is a fun way to gain some food sovereignty – and in a world of uncertain futures, limited super market trips and a lack of fresh produce on the shelves, it can be a lifeline for those of us with fresh vegetable cravings. The trouble is, growing your own food and […]
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The latest London escape game could get lost amidst the vast sea of escape games out there – but fortunately, Mission:Breakout comes with an interesting historical twist. Their latest immersive escape room offering is set in a blitz bomb shelter in London in World War II – but rather than building a set from scratch, […]
Immersive games group Fire Hazard have come up with an extremely clever way to experience museums. Their immersive game Raiders of the Lost Archive is a high energy way to visit a museum and build some incredible team bonds along the way. Teams are tasked with solving a curatorial cold case, and have 90 minutes […]
The latest immersive experience to craze to hit London is a big one with adventure and challenges up to your eyeballs. It’s also a chance for fans of cult favourite British TV show The Crystal Maze to live out their dreams of participating in the show. A full building has been converted into a replica of […]
As somewhat of a connoisseur of Hidden London’s underground tours of abandoned London Underground stations, I’ve seen some excellent historical sites in my day. However, even I wasn’t prepared for the treasure trove of historical information and preservation that is London’s abandoned Down Street tube station. Down Street is possibly the best visit of what […]
I recently got a new job after 9+ years at the same employer. It’s a really exciting and pivotal time in my life and a huge achievement for me so I wanted to commemorate it with a photoshoot. Enter the amazing Lauren Gibson Photography, who helped bring my celebratory vision to life! Enjoy – I know I […]
When visiting Omescape’s London escape rooms, the challenge starts immediately after arriving in their unassuming North London location. Wooden puzzles adorn the tables for us to play with as we wait – my sister assembles one in 20 seconds flat, but I then watch my friend struggle with the same task for 15 minutes. It’s a […]
Beer Brewers (and Wimbledon Tennis sponsors) Stella Artois have teamed up with exceptional immersive theatre company Les Enfants Terribles to create The Time Portal, an immersive theatre brand experience in East London during Wimbledon 2016. It’s a strange concept, but a successful one. Those seeking deep, meaningful drama will inevitably leave unfulfilled. Those seeking adventure, laughter […]
After 112 years of history and emotion, it’s time for myself and thousands of others to say goodbye to a beloved part of our lives. The Boleyn Ground, home to West Ham United, is being demolished for flats as part of West Ham’s upcoming move to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford. West Ham United originally […]
Here are some photos of images which feature repeating patterns, themes and text which have led to sketches and designs. These photos were taken in Tokyo and Kumamoto in March of 2013. All images © Emily Pulham 2016.
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