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Yoshino Cherry Trees make up over 80% of the cherry trees in Japan, but this iconic tree is rare in London.

@thestreettree explains why Winterbrook Road is so special, and the significance of cherry tree blossoms in Japan.

#cherryblossom #southlondon #yoshino #hernehill #urbannature taken in Herne Hill by @secondglance.media

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With cherry blossom season starting to come to a close, we asked @thestreettree to tell us about surprisingly wide range of blossoming trees you can find across London

Paul runs a blog called The Street Tree, where he catalogues and describes urban trees all across the cities, towns and villages of the UK and Ireland. An expert on trees in the concrete jungle, Paul spoke to us about the famous Yoshino cherry trees on Winterbook Road, and their significant in Japanese culture #blossom #cherryblossomtree #southlondon #urbannature #londonnature taken in Herne Hill by @secondglance.media

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@the_bowbusiness describes the different types of horse hair and when they’re used in bowmaking #violin #cello #orchestra #woodcarving #craft taken in Cockpit Arts, Deptford by @secondglance.media

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Stephen Thomson, a bowmaker and restorer for 20 years, takes us through the process of making a bow for a string instrument. @the_bowbusiness #violín #cello #orchestra #orchestral #craft taken in Cockpit Arts, Deptford by @secondglance.media

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Stephen Thomson is a bowmaker and repairer based at Cockpit in Deptford, south east London.

Bowmaking is an endangered craft, with only around 10-15 makers across the UK.

It’s difficult to become a bowmaker due to lack of opportunities. However, if you’re able to get your foot in the door and learn, you’re welcomed by a tight-knight and passionate community.

@the_bowbusiness taken in Deptford by @secondglance.media

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Pritesh talks about what the relationship with his customers means to him.

He and his brother have owned Brixton News for 36 years and are beloved members of the community. They were recently forced to close after TfL doubled their annual rent charge. #brixton #london #newsagents #smallbusiness #localbusiness taken in Brixton, London, UK by @secondglance.media

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Pritesh talks about his family background, the origins of their business, and how they pivoted away from traditional news towards foreign press and specialist magazines.

Check out the full video via the link in bio.

#brixton #london #newsagents #smallbusiness #localbusines taken in Brixton by @secondglance.media

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As it says this is a lovely film, made by @nickwilloughby1 and @secondglance.media, about the end of the much treasured newsstand at Brixton tube, run by @pritesh83295 and his family for 36 years. There is a deep hole in the heart of Brixton, and @transportforlondon are the ones who caused it. by @secondglance.media

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Pritesh Patel and his brother opened Brixton News 36 years ago. However, they were forced to leave after their annual rent doubled.

We caught up with Pritesh @pritesh83295 a beloved figure in the community, on his last ever day of business to hear what he had to say about why they were closing the business, how they survived over the decades and the love he has for the millions of people he has seen pass through the station.

Director @nickwilloughby1
Assistant @officialjackfield

#london #brixton #localbusiness #newsagents #smallbusiness taken in Brixton by @secondglance.media

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