Bank Holiday Britain

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“Open retail spaces – where numerous customers move in and out – provide a perfect hunting ground for shoplifters, whether they are professionals or novices.”
source: MW Security

Linkfield Road, Musselburgh

“It’s a special person who gets up unbelievably early on a bright (if not warm!!) Saturday or Sunday morning when the rest of the world is laying in bed.”
source: carbootsales.org

Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

“Shops, cafés, banks, pubs, post offices, theatres, local councils, doctors’ surgeries, hotels, hairdressers and more - all are everyday services that you have a right to get access to”
source: DIrectGov

West Port, Edinburgh

“Make sure your best mate gets a stag do of historic proportions”
source: Go Bananas

Parnell Road, Bow, London

“Wraps and caps, trilbies and turbans - it’s an undercover season”
source: vogue.com

photo by Sam Oakley

Sclater Street, London

“Your visa application will not be processed until you have provided the necessary biometric information.”
source: UK Border Agency

photo by Sam Oakley

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

“This is the non-confrontational alternative to wheel clamping that puts you in total control”
source: UK Parking Management

North Bridge, Edinburgh

“There is a feeling among criminals that nothing really happens if you steal from shops.”
source: The Association of Convenience Stores

Broughton Street, Edinburgh

“Most people want an idea of how much compensation they might receive … Click on the figure below and move your cursor over the body to see different types of injury.”
source: youclaim.co.uk

Butchers/hardware store, Roman Road, London

“MORE than a quarter of Westcountry schoolchildren think beef burgers come from pigs … Other bizarre responses include pupils believing rabbits, plastic or sheep were the main ingredient of crisps – and some think ice-cream is made with cheese, air, fish or potatoes.”
source: This is North Devon

photo by Sam Oakley