What nicer way to spend a warm, sunny summer's day than to get out of the sweaty city and spend a few hours wandering around one of Britain's fine old rural estates and its manicured grounds? To read the stories of scandal, daring-do, noble intrigue, battles and sumptuous parties across the centuries. What nicer way … Continue reading Syon House
Mrs P and I went to London last weekend and thought we'd do something different. We've spent to much time repeatedly roaming Kensington and the West End. So we jumped on a bus and went on a ride to the East End. We feared being beheaded, or sprayed with acid or to come to some … Continue reading Columbia Road
Much like Mexico City's Zocalo, you never quite know what you'll find in Trafalgar Square. Only that you're more likely to find something rather than nothing. Be it a protest or cultural fair, baying mobs or love and hugs. Yesterday was all love and hugs. The Hare Krishnas were in town, painting kids faces, strumming … Continue reading London Krishna
Notting Hill Carnival is held over two days. We went on Sunday, which is designated family day. Children can come and marvel at the costumes in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. Indeed, kids are encouraged to participate in the processions, giving them the opportunity to dress up and and have fun. On family day, any … Continue reading Family Day
I’ve grown to really enjoy taking photos with my iPhone. More so than I do taking photos with my Fuji. I guess there’s a couple of reasons for this. My iPhone is a more convenient tool. It’s more instant, in that snaps are sent straight to the cloud and are ready for processing and sharing straightaway. The … Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival
The date was April 16th 1988, and yours truly was on his way to see Liverpool FC play at Wembley. For the best part of a couple of decades, Wembley was my ‘local’ stadium. I went to see plenty of games there, mostly to watch England play. But on this day I was going to see the mighty … Continue reading Wembley Stadium
I took a friend to Notting Hill recently. One reason for this trip and one reason only. The movie. And it was a very good movie. We walked down Portabello Road, past the antique shops and on to the street market. We stopped for photos outside Mr Thacker’s bookshop. Which is now a trashy souvenir shop. … Continue reading Notting Hill
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