Monthly Archives: November 2012

Gained One, Lost One

A quick post to say that The Crown – ex Sheepwalk – reopens tonight after a six-week refurb by mysterious owners the Tommy Flynn Group. A quick squint through the windows this morning revealed a completely new interior which seems … Continue reading

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The Unreturning Army That Was Youth

You might know Cyprus Street from its role in umpteen TV period dramas. It’s a well-preserved bit of old Bethnal Green. Once firmly bluecollar but now a middle class wet dream straight from the pages of World Of Interiors. The … Continue reading

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Real Hail

Driving to the in-laws always follows the same pattern. Stopping at Heston Services. Missing the M4 exit to the M5. Annoying ghastly people by sticking tenaciously to the speed limit on the North Devon Link Road. And finally passing over … Continue reading

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