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#reconquistaonthetube tomorrow

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I don’t usually post on Tuesdays, but this is an exception. Tomorrow is ‘Reconquista”s day on the London Underground through Books on the Underground and I’ll be out and about across the tube network from commuter time onwards, so don’t … Continue reading

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Hills & Caves

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Most of us have visited deep caves at some time in our lives. Whether it be the childhood visit to Cheddar Gorge and Wooky Hole or a cultural expedition to Lascaux or Altamira, we have stood in the darkness beneath … Continue reading

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Mountain Winter

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As Winter closes its icy grasp on much of Europe and the weather map turns blue, I trudge up to the High Street, puffy jacket zipped up above my chin, gloves and boots keeping extremities warm. I am heading for … Continue reading

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Paul Nash

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Tate Britain’s major winter exhibition ( 26th October – 5th March ) is a wide-ranging show with works from across Nash’s life and career. It costs £16.50 to enter ( £14.50 concessions ) and is most definitely worth a visit. … Continue reading

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Performance

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‘All the world’s a stage‘ as we know, but there are also occasions of specific performance (some of which I review for The Story Bazaar).  How far is a literary panel discussion one such?  And how does that compare, if … Continue reading