Possibly some readers might be able to complete the song lyric, it is obviously ” it blended in with the weather” as found on the Jam’s fantastic 1978 “Down in the tube station at midnight“. Not the greatest lyrical passage of all time, but one of my favourite songs. So where am I heading with… Continue reading The smell of Brown Leather……..
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Round and round the Garden
The area of Hatton Garden blends centuries of jewellery craft, hidden vaults, bold heists, and quiet workshops, a London street where glittering wealth and gritty history sit side by side. While researching and writing a new tour about the area I was surprised to discover in a quiet backwater a very strong link to the… Continue reading Round and round the Garden
Wandering around the Wandle
Earlier this week I found myself in Wandsworth (I really am turning into a South Londonophile!). I was researching a tour I’m putting together that takes in a stretch of the Thames Path between Putney and Battersea Pleasure Gardens. I was particularly keen to take a look at one of London’s rivers, the Wandle. Although… Continue reading Wandering around the Wandle
A LONDON MISCELLANY 