The lovely Krister Henriksson.Photo: Baldur Bragason / Yellow BirdI've been a fan of Krister Henriksson long before he became the Swedish Wallander, but it's in this role of the moody detective created by Henning Mankell that the actor is best known here in the UK.This is about to change.I met … [Read more...]
Brunch at The Blue Legume Cafe, London N8
When we moved to this particular corner of North London last January, I set out to do The Crouch End Knowledge, i.e. visit all pubs, bars and cafes in the N8 area and report back to you. But, due to some other important business (such as the publishing of my book), this task has been rather on … [Read more...]
Prince Andrew abseils down The Shard
You know my obsession with the The Shard, the latest London skyscraper? I keep taking pictures of it when I'm in my new office near London Bridge, and I cannot wait until the 1st of February when I'm going to be able to go up to The View on 68th to 70th and experience the fantastic vistas over … [Read more...]
My Interview at Tania Writes
Tania HershamnTania's latest book.Tania is one of my writing heroes. I've known her since we ended up in the same critique group on our MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa, and I've greatly admired her beautifully succinct and clever short stories ever since. As expected both of Tania's … [Read more...]
London a friendlier city during the Olympics?
Picture: Time Out Before the 2012 Games, the greatest worry for the organisers and ordinary Londoners was transport. How would the already overcrowded public transport system cope with the extra 260,000 people estimated to come to London during the Olympics? Even I had my doubts before the … [Read more...]
Federer at Wimbledon in the London Olympics
Two happy campers!Daughter and I managed to get a pair of last minute Olympic tickets to see the tennis at Wimbledon. Before the day, we had no idea who we were going to see, nor what kind of seats we'd have on Centre Court. All the same, we were more than excited. Daughter had never been to … [Read more...]
Olympic fever reaches London – at last!
I just love this picture of David Beckham holding the flame as it arrived in Cornwall in May. Photo: GuardianOver past twelve or so months I've sometimes despaired at the attitude this city, that I now call my home, has had towards the Olympics. Especially my former employer, our national … [Read more...]
Olympic Torch Relay
It's mainly a photo post today.You must know by now how I feel about The Olympics. I have severe Olympic fever already and so when I saw the torch relay was coming quite close to us, I immediately decided to walk to Prior Road to see it. The atmosphere was fantastic - the road was lined two or three … [Read more...]
My guide to London Transport
The Olympics are nearly upon us and so I thought I'd give you a little personal guide to how to get around in London.Before I start I should make it clear that I have the worst sense of direction of any person I know. I couldn't find my way out of a paper bag and often get lost in London.Because of … [Read more...]
Paul Simon in Hyde Park
When, a couple of months ago, The Englishman, as part of my birthday gift, presented me these tickets for a summer concert in the park, I was thrilled. In fact, I might have shed a tear or two. The concert was part of the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's controversial and hugely popular … [Read more...]
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