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Boozing Kens

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No, not pictures of Ken Clarke (British politician) looking the worse for wear at Ronnie Scott’s, but an interesting bit of etymology. On Friday last I was out in south London and was taken to a Tap Room. Now I … Continue reading

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The Queens House

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2016 was the 400th anniversary of the very first truly ‘classical’ building in England – Inigo Jones’ Queens House at Greenwich. Built as an apology from King James I to his Queen, Anne of Denmark, supposedly for his swearing when … Continue reading

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Fighting for Peace…

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…is the sub-title of a new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road (nearest tube Lambeth North station, Bakerloo line). We visited last week. It is billed as an exploration of peace movements from the First World War to … Continue reading

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A Stocktake

We’ve had the box office returns, we’ve collated the feedback forms, we’ve paid all our suppliers and contributors and we’ve drafted a report to our sponsors. Time to take stock and consider the results of the 2017 edition of the … Continue reading

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Telling Tales

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My ‘Godmother’s Tale’ at Crystal Palace Festival was well received last Saturday, though having listened to all the other storytellers I can see where it could be better. Read it here.  I’m not sure I will ever tell it again, … Continue reading