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Leaving London – just for one day

Posted on March 24, 2017 by John S

London, Euston Station, Friday morning 24 March. Waiting for my train to Manchester. From one great city to another. Going to see Car Seat Headrest tonight. I’ve been to Manchester quite often, but only on work trips or stag-dos. I’ve … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 124 – The BT Tower from Marylebone

Posted on March 11, 2017 by John S

From Dorset Street, at the junction with Baker Street, to be precise.

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lovelondonscenes 123 – Edgware Road, evening falls

Posted on March 7, 2017 by John S

Last Saturday, after going to see the Paul Nash exhibition at Tate Britain, I walked through London – north to Marylebone and then west to Paddington, where I caught a train home. Had my camera and took some nice shots. … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 122 – Views from Lambeth Bridge

Posted on February 22, 2017 by John S

It’s about 5.30, Friday evening. I’m on my way to a leaving do at the brilliant Zeitgeist bar in Vauxhall. On the Black Prince Road. Excellent German beers. It’s a wonderful evening, seeing and talking to so many good people. … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 121 – Tate Modern

Posted on February 13, 2017 by John S

Went to the Tate Modern yesterday to see The “Radical Eye” (Elton John’s early C20 collection of modernist photos) and Rauschenberg exhibitions. Liked the photos – Man Ray the highlight. Rauschenberg a mixed bag – liked the collages; the rest … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (156) – Dimitri Payet and West Ham: love turns to betrayal

Posted on February 4, 2017 by John S

In January, Dimitri Payet, West Ham’s one time hero, refused to play for the club. This is a man apparently on £125,000 a week – football persists in describing salaries as a weekly amount. £6.5 million a year. Refusing to … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 120 – Hammersmith by the river

Posted on January 21, 2017 by John S

I went for a cycle along the river this afternoon. At about 3pm this afternoon, the low sun was creating some interesting shade and colours. First, as I stopped at the Old Ship for a pint of Youngs Special. Mmmm… … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 119 – Sunrise over Turnham Green

Posted on January 5, 2017 by John S

On the District Line Tube, one of the seats you can look out of the window. Just after 8.30 this morning. A clear and very cold day. Commuting has few pleasures, but this was one of them.

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The Turner Prize 2016, Tate Britain

Posted on December 22, 2016 by John S

The Tate is a few minutes walk from my office, and I popped down there this lunch time to take a look at the exhibition of the shortlisted artists for this year’s Turner Prize. The prize is for artists under … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 118 – A foggy day in London town

Posted on December 17, 2016 by John S

A foggy day in London Town Had me low and had me down I viewed the morning with alarm The British Museum had lost its charm How long, I wondered, could this thing last? But the age of miracles hadn’t … Continue reading →

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