Articles by Rosie Scammell

South African photography snaps up London

South African photography snaps up London

London awoke to a new era of South African photographers, as the Figures & Fictions photography exhibition arrived at the V&A Museum.

London street photography: Restrictions and renaissance

London street photography: Restrictions and renaissance

London has a rich history of street photography but recent restrictions courtesy of the Terrorism Act have put the medium under threat. The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell reports.

An English Christmas explained

An English Christmas explained

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… and what better way to enjoy the holidays but the English way? The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell explains the peculiarities and delicacies of celebrating Christmas in the British Isles.

Underground Security: The British Transport Police

Underground Security: The British Transport Police

The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell offers a unique insight into the underground world of the British Transport Police

London Zoo in the snow

London Zoo in the snow

It’s tricky enough for us humans, but how are the exotic animals in London Zoo coping with the snow and the cold? The First Pint went to find out.

Confusion Over Tube Chaos? The Strike Explained

Confusion Over Tube Chaos? The Strike Explained

As London Underground workers enter day two of strikes, Rosie Scammell talks to those behind the picket lines on the reasons for the strike and how Londoners will be affected by cuts to the Underground service.

Baghdad 5 March 2007 comes to London

Baghdad 5 March 2007 comes to London

The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell went to a new exhibition on Iraq at The Imperial War Museum. It is prompting all kinds of conversations on Iraq.