Monthly Archives: November 2014

lovelondonscenes – 77

Posted on November 30, 2014 by John S

Fulham football club’s ground, Craven Cottage, from the other side of the Thames, today. Just as I went to take a photo, a flock of Canada geese took off. I just about captured them. My arty one… Looking towards Hammersmith. … Continue reading →

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Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo at St James’s Church, Piccadilly, 19 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by John S

My wife, Kath, and I saw Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo play one of their last concerts together tonight, in the unusual setting of St James’s Church on Piccadilly. The split is amicable – they are going their … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 76

Posted on November 15, 2014 by John S

England in Autumn is generally horrible weather, but beautiful scenery, as the leaves change colour and fall. London is blessed with so many parks. This is Gunnersbury Park, southern extreme, so you hear the hum of the A4. The old … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (57) “American Woman” by The Guess Who

Posted on November 15, 2014 by John S

Now my answer to this question would have been NO until this week, when I heard the song on Marc Riley’s BBC 6 Music show. Marc has a show Monday to Thursday from 7-9pm, which is absolutely excellent. I often … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 75

Posted on November 11, 2014 by John S

St Pancras station, last Thursday afternoon. As I arrived back in London from Nottingham, I came upon this commemoration of the First World War. With outfits from the era and poppies held aloft at one point (I was too slow … Continue reading →

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Royal Blood at the Electric Ballroom, Camden, 6 November 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by John S

Finally the moment came. I got to see Royal Blood live! I’ve been listening to the album so much in the past few months, just loving the raw rock’n’roll riffs and rhythms. It’s an album where my favourite track keeps … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 74

Posted on November 4, 2014 by John S

The Thames path between Lambeth and Westminster bridges. It’s got a name but I can’t remember it. This was last Friday, a lovely autumn day, when temperatures rose to 20 degrees. Down to 9 today!

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lovelondonscenes – 73

Posted on November 1, 2014 by John S

One man rowing on a surfboard, or something like it, on the Thames at Hammersmith as the sun starts to set today.

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Elvis Costello at the Royal Albert Hall, 29 October 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by John S

Last Wednesday I went along to the to the Royal Albert Hall to see Elvis Costello, supported by Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames. It was part of a Blues festival that week, not that I’ve ever associated Elvis with … Continue reading →

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