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Tuesday, April 07, 2026

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The Pope is in the UK and is worried about our holidays

ward 18/09/2010

The pope is finally here! God bless us every one! As you may have guessed from reading this site, I’m not particularly religious. I have nothing against those who are … Read More

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War Horse Play review

ward 10/09/2010

I saw this the other night and was blown away. I knew it had puppet horses in it but little else. War Horse is about a horse called Joey and … Read More

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The Rosslyn Arms pub, Hampstead

ward 20/08/2010

This pub is just down the hill from Hampstead Tube. Or just up the hill from Belsize Park tube. Take your pick. I think it is slightly nearer Hampstead though … Read More

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Shunt at London Bridge.

ward 06/02/2010

Last night I went to a bar/club/theatre/art/performance/thing called Shunt with my wife and some creative friends. It’s a very difficult place to categorize except to say that it’s fucking brilliant. … Read More

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Food/Drink London

The Flask Hampstead

ward 07/09/2009

The Flask is a pretty decent pub and probably my main drinking spot if I happen to be on Hampstead high street.

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Prostitutes and Burlesque Dancers vs the Evil Council

ward 03/08/2009

I missed two marches in London I would like to have seen.

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