Category Archives: Tales from the City- London

Tales from the City- and we all tumbled down

  I was at King’s Cross the other day, going down the escalator with a small suitcase.  I have done this journey far too many times to even count. I’ve carried my bike on the train and tube. I’ve even … Continue reading

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Tales from the City-The Little Lamp GIrl of London

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    I love mooching around. London has plenty of places to satisfy that craving. I saw this little lamp in a second-hand shop, and just could not resist taking a photograph of her.  I played around a bit and … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Messing about in the river- The Thames

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A Rain Day spent on the River Thames… “Is it so nice as all that?” asked the mole, shyly… “Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat Solemnly, as he leaned forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young … Continue reading

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Tales From The City- The Old Red Pillar Box

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I popped up to Oxford the other week and came back home to loads of post and a few letters to write. Actual letters on paper and with blue ink to post instead of emails! How quickly we get used … Continue reading

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Tales From the City- Tea in the City!

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It’s curious that no matter where you go or how much fun you’re having, there’s nothing better than coming home, putting the feet up, and just letting it all go with a good old fashioned cup of tea. There are … Continue reading

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Tales from the city- Double Dutch

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You can spend an entire life in London, but there always comes a time for the great get away! This time it’s off to Holland for a week. One of the great things about London is within a few hours … Continue reading

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Tales From The City- Chunnelling away from it all.

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The Chunnel or the Le Tunnel Sous la Manche. I am hurtling my way through a tunnel under the sea some 75 meters deep. It’s black out there. Ears pop, coffee is poured and soon I will be on the … Continue reading

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Tales From the City-Life Without A Telly- or the signal fades to black

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It’s the end of week three of no telly, and I have to say; I don’t miss it at all. There is a rather large spot where the television once rested. Now, I have to think about what to put … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Strange sighting at St Pancs!

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I was making a mad dash for my train at St Pancs when this stopped me in my tracks long enough to snap it, wonder at the magic of nature and dash off. I suspect it is some sort of … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Week Two of No Telly- or here’s a flea in your ear!

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It’s been an adjustment. Last week, gosh how I did miss watching my favourite shows, but they are quickly slipping out of mind. I spent Sunday sprawled in the chair with a copy of The Times, The Observer, and The … Continue reading

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