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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.

Sportsthoughts (97) – Wenger, 1000

Posted on March 21, 2014 by John S

Tomorrow Arsenal play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. A defining moment for their season. If they win, the Premier League title is back on. If they lose, the quest is probably over for this season. A massive game. But it is … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Berlin – 14

Posted on March 20, 2014 by John S

From the Hauptbahnhof along the River Spree towards the centre, you can view the modern Berlin. Some architectural wonders, with a hint of the monumental.  I had great fun taking all sorts of pictures. Different angles and shapes. Here are … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (96) – Ireland win the Six Nations – just

Posted on March 19, 2014 by John S

So my predictions weren’t off the wall this year. I had the top two, England and Ireland, the wrong way round. I got Wales 3rd and France 4th right and Italy/ Scotland the wrong way ( I thought Italy would … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 50 – High Tide, Chiswick Mall

Posted on March 16, 2014 by John S

My 50th lovelondonscenes post, and where better than one of my favourite bits of London? A place I’d love to live in if I could afford it! Chiswick Mall – on the river, just west of Hammersmith and prone to … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 49

Posted on March 15, 2014 by John S

I was walking over London Bridge at 9.30 in the morning yesterday, on a day off, to meet friends for breakfast at Roast in Borough Market. The mist was rising from the Thames as the sun started to assert its … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Berlin – 13

Posted on March 13, 2014 by John S

There are some things you can’t escape, wherever you go in the world!

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Scenes from Berlin -12

Posted on March 12, 2014 by John S

Erich Mielke was head of the Stasi for an astonishing 32 years. 1957-89. This was his office – now part of the Stasi Museum.  70s  Stalinist retro? 80s, 60s? Boss’s desk. Check that TV! And that comfy bed. Coffee time. … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (49) Parquet Courts

Posted on March 11, 2014 by John S

You know, you occasionally come upon a band and think, why haven’t I heard them before? I had that feeling this weekend with Parquet Courts, a New York indie band.  Their first album, “Light Up Gold” came out in 2013. Where … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Berlin – 11

Posted on March 10, 2014 by John S

The least signposted museum in town. But, once you find your way there, truly fascinating. On the site of the old Stasi HQ, in an eastern suburb. On the U-Bahn: Magdalener Strasse. One of the floors is dedicated to a … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 48

Posted on March 8, 2014 by John S

Isleworth village from the other side of the Thames, near Kew. Today was a beautiful sunny day. I cycled down to Richmond Lock, turned east and rode all the way to Putney Bridge and then made my way home on … Continue reading →

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