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Another Child’s Eye

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The recent post ( A Child’s Eye ) sent me back to two books which I read some time ago and which I have now thoroughly enjoyed re-reading. Both of them treat events of childhood, as seen through the eyes of a … Continue reading

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Against the odds….

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Fictional heroes often defy expectation and achieve their heart’s desire against all the odds, to resounding hurrahs. We all love an underdog, or an outsider, especially when she or he succeeds.  Except when we don’t. In the political arena this … Continue reading

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The Demagogue’s Dictionary

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In the UK we have three judges on the front pages, beneath some of the most extraordinary, incendiary, headlines. The government, meanwhile, issues a tardy and luke-warm statement of support for the independent judiciary, and does nothing to calm this … Continue reading

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Beautiful Borough & Gorgeous George

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Anyone who lives and or works around London Bridge/Borough High Street or who has lived in London for a long time will have come across The George.  A sixteenth century coaching inn ( although the buildings you see before you … Continue reading

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Last Chance to see wonderful FREE Anthony Gormley

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I don’t usually post articles on a Friday but I had to do this one, because this excellent and FREE exhibition closes on Sunday. So this really is the last chance to see it and, given that almost all the … Continue reading