The Victorians seem to have laid claim to the invention of modern Sanitary Fixtures. It is a widely-held belief that Thomas Crapper designed the first flush toilet in the 1860s, but it was actually 300 years earlier during the 16th century. The credit for inventing the flush toilet goes to Sir John Harrington, godson of… Continue reading When nature calls
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The Shell Door
Posted as part of Thursday Doors
Two favourite things and one I detest.
Channeling the spirit of Maria from the sound of music, I’d like to share a couple of favourites things with you. I’m very partial to the odd oyster, mainly as nature intended, but cooked in their shells with a little Pernod are very nice. Also on a hot summers day I do enjoy a glass… Continue reading Two favourite things and one I detest.
Fame
One Word Sunday A battered old phone box in Heddon Street, London. For the full story have a look at this FAME
The Cricket bringer of good luck
Six Word Saturday
“It’s The Real Thing”
I have to admit to being a bit of a binge watcher when it comes to box sets. Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, The Soprano’s and House have all been polished off in quick time. Mad Men was the most recent and the final shot (Spoiler Alert) was the iconic 1971 “Hilltop” ad, which featured… Continue reading “It’s The Real Thing”
The (Horse) Doctor Will See You Now
Last week saw the nuptials of the two inhabitants of Miscellany Mansions, so we now have a piece of paper to say we’re lifelong partners. We had both decided that the day would be a quiet and low key affair with a small guest list and very little in the way of fuss or worry… Continue reading The (Horse) Doctor Will See You Now
New Tours For 2022
I always like to keep things interesting, not just for the people who come with me on my tours, but also for me. If things get a bit routine, then this comes across in the delivery and that’s the last thing I want. So for this seasons tours I sat down and looked at each… Continue reading New Tours For 2022
Symmetry
One Word Sunday
Third floor, Mens Tailoring, Going up!
Six Word Saturday By the 1920s Selfridges was the most glamorous department store in London. American shopping magnate Gordon Selfridge had opened the Oxford Street store in 1909. Selfridges initially employed young women to operate the store lifts but, after World War II, they were replaced by disabled ex-servicemen. This lift was removed during a… Continue reading Third floor, Mens Tailoring, Going up!
A LONDON MISCELLANY 