The other side.

Clapham High Street today.

Thanks Lemon Meringue guy

Ancient curse: May the fleas of a thousand rescue dogs – cared for by Linda Martin – infest your armpits and nether regions.

Travellers Curse Twink After ‘Knacker’ Row (Melanie Finn, Evening Herald)

Thanks Lal

Camden residents put the kettle on last night.

The milk was looted.

Kidding.

Via

Thanks Katy O’Dowd

Independent Record Labels Fear Ruinous Stock Loss In London Riots Fire (Guardian)

But it loves a bargain.

Spotted in Supervalu, Donegal

Via Karlin Lillington

Photographer Amy Weston:

“As soon as she dropped [from the window], the crowds pushed back and there was no way to see what happened to her. I remember hearing people screaming that there were more people in the building. The crowds started getting angry with each other, with one group blaming another group for starting the fire.

“There were warnings of gas cylinders being fired into the crowd from riot police so I got out of there. I couldn’t get to my car so I had to walk, wrapping my camera in my clothes to avoid being mugged.”

 

Photographer Speaks Of Mayhem After Taking Dramatic Shot (Lisa O’Carroll, Guardian)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJgILxGK0o

Broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe articulates what that reason might be.