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About John S

I'm blogging about the things I love: music, sport, culture, London, with some photos to illustrate aspects of our wonderful city. I’ve written a novel called “The Decision”, a futuristic political thriller, and first of a trilogy. I’m also the author of a book on music since the 1970s called “ I Was There - A Musical Journey” and a volume of poetry about youth, “Growin’ Up - Snapshots/ Fragments”. All available on Amazon and Kindle.

Have You Heard? – (58) Espers

Posted on December 23, 2014 by John S

I think the answer might be no. So here’s a pointer. I was writing about the band tonight for my music book (which is nearly finished – hooray!). Here’s what I said and a YouTube version of one of their … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes -81

Posted on December 21, 2014 by John S

  Trafalgar Square from the steps of the National Gallery yesterday afternoon. popped in for an hour or so before doing a bit of Christmas shopping – wanted to check the Turners and Constables. Inevitably stopped by Caravaggio, Van Dyck, … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Albums of 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by John S

So, after much head scratching, here’s my Top Ten of 2014. The hardest choice was between one and two. I thought about equal 1st, but decided that was a cop out. More after the list. 1. Royal Blood – Royal … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 80 – A Walk to Work

Posted on December 13, 2014 by John S

I work in an office in 30 Millbank, just off the monstrous Millbank Tower, which is now a listed sixties building. It’s all near the Thames, which is great. I walk there most days from Pimlico station, about ten minutes … Continue reading →

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Augustines at the Roundhouse, 8 December 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by John S

Last concert of the year, back to the Roundhouse, where I’ve had some great moments in recent times, notably Prince and 3rd Eye Girl. This time it was the mighty Augustines, one of the most energetic rock’n’roll bands on the … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (121) – Today was a good day!

Posted on December 8, 2014 by John S

Yeah, as Ice Cube once sang, today was a good day. If you support Harlequins and West Ham, like me. Let’s start with Quins, because I was there, at the Stoop today.  European Champions Cup, against Leinster (in terms of … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 79

Posted on December 5, 2014 by John S

A misty Thames scene, yesterday, taken from Millbank, looking over Victoria Tower Gardens, towards Lambeth Palace. Winter beauty.  

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lovelondonscenes – 78

Posted on December 4, 2014 by John S

  The latest sculpture in the courtyard of Chelsea College of Art. Yes, they are blocks of ice. On Wednesday, as I walked into work, I saw a woman taking them out of cardboard wrapping and placing them on the … Continue reading →

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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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