The City's lifeline

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These are my cities. Ugly and light, dark and pretty.

In these living cities, alleys are the veins and arteries.

I’ll show you everything that’s overlooked. Chuck away that guidebook.

Courts where no judges preside - only the street law applies.

Passages of times gone by, lurking, leaving the new behind.

The magically beautiful secret yard, hidden by its grim facade.

Quickly, take the shortcut, into the pub, down a swifty.

Let them swoon out front, back here’s where it’s done.

It’s not all glamorous places where the desperate relieve themselves.

Memories of past labours done, the aorta of this town.

1. Ratcliffe Lane, Limehouse, London

2. Off Whitworth Street, Manchester

3. Cavell Street, Manchester

4. Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London

5. East Passage, Smithfield, London

6. Vernon Yard, Notting Hill, London

7. Barley Mow Passage, Smithfield, London

8. Cloth Court, Smithfield, London

9. York Place, Whitehall, London

10. New Crane Place, Wapping, London

All Nikon d750

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