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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.

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Posted on November 13, 2013 by John S

Green Park tube, about 7.30pm, Friday 8 November. Piccadilly in the background.

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Seven London Bridges

Posted on November 10, 2013 by John S

Today was a beautiful autumn day, after a run of miserably rainy days. Crisply cold and sunny. I cycled down to Richmond and then worked my way back downstream to Putney. Took in seven landmark bridges. There are a few … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 10, 2013 by John S

View upstream from Richmond Lock. Twickenham Bridge and Richmond Hill through the arch. Beautiful autumn day, today. Watch out for blog on seven London bridges later.

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Have You Heard? (45) “Too Blind To See It” by Kym Sims

Posted on November 7, 2013 by John S

1991 dance classic. Brings back great memories for me of doing the Christmas disco at my place of work at the time. A House beat and a soulful pop sensibility. Utterly danceable. One of the very best dance records of … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (44) “You Said Something” by PJ Harvey

Posted on November 6, 2013 by John S

I put on “Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea” by PJ Harvey on my iPod this morning, on the way to work. It’s a brilliant album, and it won the Mercury Music prize in 2000. There are many … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 5, 2013 by John S

The Shard… from Battersea. Miles away and just shows how the bends in the River Thames can be so deceptive.  

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Sportsthoughts (87) – A good day for Quins – at Twickenham and Leicester

Posted on November 4, 2013 by John S

2 November 2013 was a good day for Harlequins. First, Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown starred for England in their 20-13 victory over Australia. And then Quins went away to Leicester, and won 23-16. (Meanwhile West Ham had another 0-0 … Continue reading →

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“Liola” at the National Theatre

Posted on November 3, 2013 by John S

We went to see “Liola” at the Lyttleton this Sunday afternoon. It’s a play by Luigi Pirandello, Italian author and playright. Set in rural Sicily, it’s comedy, farce, musical, moral tale, and maybe, political statement, all in one. It’s slight, … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 3, 2013 by John S

Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell, built in 1836-37 to carry the Great West Railway over the Brent River Valley (Not a big valley!). Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.  It is now a grade 1 listed building. I cycle this way a lot. … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 1, 2013 by John S

Landmarks, old and new.

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