Bank Holiday Britain

Tredegar Road, London

“Please note that only buildings with two or more flag poles may fly the St George’s Flag. It should be flown alongside the Union Flag, which should be in the superior position.”
source: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport

photo by Sam Oakley

Clinton Cards, St James Shopping Centre, Edinburgh

“The UK leads the world in greeting cards, both in design and per capita send - The Henries awards celebrate this pre-eminence”
source: The Henries Awards

Sky News

“Have you ever been at the receiving end of a builder’s wolf whistle?”
source: yell.com

Hardwicke Circus Roundabout underpass, Carlisle

“We work to make the places where everyone lives more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive … We promote civic pride.”
source: Civic Society Initiative

Pleasance, Edinburgh

“an estimated 2.4 million people who are certain to vote are still deciding which party to support”
source: The Independent

Globe Town Market Square, London

“Like carrot cake? Then try using up your leftover pumpkin in this clever traybake for Halloween”
source: BBC Good Food

photo by Sam Oakley

Pollard Row, Bethnal Green, London

“You will find all the value for money birthday party supplies you need for your perfect party here!”
source: Fun Party Supplies

photo by Sam Oakley

outside WH Smiths, Argyle Street, Glasgow

“To some authors, the book-signing is a curse … This isn’t a proper display of your writing talent - a baboon scratching the dirt with a stick could do it just as well.”
source: The Independent

Roman Road, Poplar, London

“The Fairground Association of Great Britain was founded in 1978, and is now the UK’s leading club for fairground enthusiasts”
source: The Fairground Association of Great Britain

photo by Sam Oakley

St John Street, Edinburgh

“The average UK home now has:
* 2.4 TVs
* 1.6 computers
* 2.4 games consoles
* 3 mobile phones
* 2.2 MP3 players”

source: O2 Digital News Centre